Screen printing is one of my favourite printmaking techniques to teach in workshops - a satisfying mix of art and a bit of science. There are lots of ways to screen print, from professional setups with photo emulsion and screens to simple DIY versions you can make at home with just a few household bits.  << JUMP TO INSTRUCTIONS >>   At its heart, screen printing is a resist printing process . That means the design is created by blocking (or resisting) the ink in certain areas so the paint...

Print an autumnal wreath. When my friend sent me a reel demonstrating a simple but extremely effective watercolour printing technique with the caption, “This is right up your street!”  I knew I had to give it a go. And the results were so great, I knew I had to share it with you too.   JUMP TO INSTRUCTIONS>>  or scroll down for the video tutorials It’s a wonderfully accessible project - no fancy kit required, just some watercolours, a drinking glass and a few cotton buds. It’s ideal for a...

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