Screenprinting facilities

Screenprinting has become one of the most popular techniques in the studio and caters for many different approaches to making images

Screenprinting Press: Bed Size 51”x 36”

The large screen printing vacuum bed can take screens of up to 43″ x 64″. The screen printing area is designed to function on a water based, solvent free basis. It is equipped to handle large screens, with wash out facility and coating area nearby.

Portable screen-printing units

We have six portable screens with hinges and bases that service small groups and outreach projects and working on an independent basis

The studio stocks a large range of System 3 Acrylic colours and the printing medium with which to mix them. We also store a variety of screens and squeegees for use by members and users.

The ultra violet exposure unit is used for processing photo stencil screens or alternatively, a nearby workstation is available for cutting paper stencils or working directly on to a screen with filler.

A large drying rack nearby allows finished prints to dry safely.