Screen Printing

This beginner-friendly course introduces hands-on screen-printing using stencil and screen-filler methods, accessible techniques suitable for home use.

You will learn how to create designs suitable for single- and multi-layer prints.

By the end of this course, you’ll have the confidence and skills to create a series of original screen-printed artworks.

Through hands-on guidance, you will explore:

• Colour & Design Basics
  Build a foundation in colour and design fundamentals to create designs specifically for screen printing 

• Stencil & Screen-Filler Techniques
  Explore hand-cut stencils and hand-painted screen-filler methods to produce prints

• Printing Skills
  Develop practical experience mixing inks, setting up screens, registering layers, and printing consistent duplicates

Why don’t you come along to our next course info session to find out everything you need to start your learning journey? You can chat with our teachers, tour our facilities, learn more about the course, find out about the application process and get your questions answered by our course experts. 

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You need to be at least 16 years old. 

What to bring:

• A4 Sketchbook - for colour and design activities
• General kit - pencils, scissors, ruler, eraser, and a compass
• shirt or apron – to protect clothing from inks
• Wear sturdy shoes

The following items are required after week 2:

• Print surfaces – e.g., t-shirts, tote bags, t-towels, fabric, paper, card, or other items
• Extra pieces of fabric to experiment with different colours and layers suitable for screen printing 
• One screen frame will be supplied; the participant must provide any additional frames

Here's an outline of fees and costs associated with your course.

Some courses require specific resources or materials necessary for your study eg: tools of the trade, excursions, etc. Final costs will be determined upon enrolment.

An annual student services fee contributes to the provision of student engagement, learning and support services.

This fee is non-refundable upon commencement of your course. Some students may be exempt from the student service fee. Your fee will be confirmed based on your circumstances when you enrol.

Booking your short course is easy and starts online. Once you've completed your online booking, you can choose from the following convenient payment options:

• Online: pay securely via our online payment portal.
• Over the phone: we will call you to take EFTPOS payment over the phone using your credit or debit card.
• In person: visit your nearest campus to pay by card.
• Authority to Invoice: if you nominate a third party (such as your employer) to cover your course cost, we will email you an Authority to Invoice form.

There are 4 simple steps when booking for a short course with us. 

1. Book – Book online and complete your enrolment details at swtafe.edu.au 
2. Verify – You will be asked to verify your identity online as part of the booking process.
3. Pay – Pay online, in person, over the phone, or request an invoice for third-party payment.
4. Attend – Once confirmed, we’ll email all the course details and any pre-reading required.

If need any assistance with completing your booking, contact our team via the live chat below, call 1300 648 911 or visit your nearest campus.

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