Class five

The penultimate session in the print workshops took place earlier this evening. We learned a new part of the process, painting directly onto the screens with masking agent and creating a complex set of grounds for our doodle-artworks. Next week promises much and we are all looking forward to completing this batch of prints. You can see a few photos of our endeavours below.

the Skinny

The Nine Trades project has been picking up some media interest courtesy of the Skinny listings magazine. You can see my article on their website: LINK

phase two

After a short break of a week, the Nine Trades participants have resumed classes at the DCA print studio. A change of instructor, a couple of absentees and one new face this time, the studio's racks are already groaning under the weight of so many lovely screenprints.

Phase one

The final installment of the first Nine Trades series of classes is now over and done with, and everybody has a set of prints that they're delighted with. I took a few photos of the results, and here they are:

Class two: sophomore efforts

The second of the Thursday classes is over, and two new attendants were welcomed into the fold. They quickly made up for lost time and within the space of half a session everyone was ready to see the otherworldly UV room. This is where the screens are sort of vacuum-packed and then thoroughly hosed down to reveal something like how the final prints will look. Now everyone is looking forward to seeing their humble workplace scribbles turned into immaculate luxury silkscreen prints, and even under the spray gun the designs are looking smart. The enthusiasm and energy of everyone involved, including our super keen and helpful apprentice, has really made for an inspiring project. When next week rolls around I foresee the final results being quite something to behold.


My original drawing photocopied onto acetate