Four Color Screen Printing

Learn how to register and print CMYK screen prints using our Riley Hopkins 250, 4-color press. From preparing digital files to registering multiple screens, this class covers every aspect of how to turn color photographs into realistic screen prints.

• Learn how to separate color channels and prepare bitmaps/halftones in Photoshop for screen printing.
• Our instructor will prepare a CMYK print for class that will act as a road map for the entire process.
• Practice pulling the 4 colors of a CMYK print while our instructor details the nuances of printing realistic images by hand.
• Learn to use the XY micro adjusters on our press to fine tune registration
• Review the proper use and handling of Plastisol ink.
• Students are expected to leave class with the skills needed to practice multi-color screen printing on their own.
• This class does NOT teach the basic beginning steps of screen printing such as preparation of screens and use of our darkroom.
• If you want to learn the basics of screen printing, please take our class: Introduction to Screen Printing.
• All designs and screens will be prepared ahead of time by our instructor
• Student submitted designs will NOT be accepted for this class

There are no prerequisites for this class. Our class Introduction to Screen Printing, or equivalent experience, is strongly encouraged to make the most of this class. Students under 18 must be accompanied by an adult who has also bought a ticket to this class.

• All materials to successfully carry out the learning objectives of this class
• Access to A2's Screenprinting Shop and tools for the duration of the session.

Children under 18 accompanied by an adult who has also bought a ticket

Jarrod studied traditional printmaking at RIT while completing a BFA Sculpture in 2003. In the 20 years that followed, Jarrod has been a professional flute maker, glass blower, welder, wood worker, bicycle mechanic and screen printer. In 2022, he founded Jarrod Pek LLC, a screen printing focused, decorative art business which operates out of his studio space at Artisans Asylum. Jarrod is experienced at designing training programs and wants to support anyone interested in learning the vast possibilities screen printing has to offer. He is currently the Screen Printing Shop Lead at Artisans Asylum. As someone who lives to make things, Jarrod approaches all projects with an awareness of “beginner’s mind.” We are all teachers, we are all students, all at the same time.