Join us to learn how to Screen Print onto t-shirts and cards while gaining an understanding of how we utilise this craft to support vulnerable adults.
What will you get up to?
In this workshop you will learn how Printed by Us, a Social Enterprise as part of The Archer Project, utilises the craft of hand screen-printing to empower and rehabilitate previously homeless individuals.
You’ll be guided through every stage of the screen-printing process, from learning how we expose screens to mixing your own ink colours. Then, using your own one-colour design (sent to us ahead of time), you’ll set up your screen on our carousel and print onto two organic cotton T-shirts or tote bags.
You’ll also have the chance to hand-print our ‘Printing Positive Change’ design onto A4 paper, giving you a feel for how textile and paper printing differ.
This is an introductory workshop suitable for all skill levels; All materials are provided and extra garments can be added on the day if you’d like to print more.
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What are the mindful benefits?
While screen printing is undeniably a technical process, it also has therapeutic benefits. Art and mental health have many intersections!
By focusing on each careful pull of the squeegee, you’re invited to be fully engaged in the act of creation, which can serve as a mental break and a way to recharge.
Studies show that engaging in creative activities can reduce anxiety, depression, and stress. It can even be used as a tool to process trauma. Artistic processes—even ones as technique-focused as screen printing—offer a productive way to process emotions, whether through visual expression or simply by providing a calming routine.
Becca Gurney of Art & Design faculty at Saint Michael’s College notes, “It takes patience. You have to slow down with it. There is no way for it to be instant. A piece of taking care of your mental health is slowing down and being in the moment. Screen Printing allows you to do that.”
FAQs
Price
Workshops are £60pp or £110 for 'Two Together', saving you £10.
Each workshop hosts 8 participants maximum
Duration
The duration of our workshops are 3 hours. Our monthly Saturday workshops are 11am - 2pm.
Location & Travel
Our address is:
Printed by Us
Craft Workshop 8
Orchard Square
Sheffield
S1 2FB
While there is no parking on site, there is plenty of nearby car parks close to our location, as well as great public transport links.
Age Restrictions
Please note that the minimum age of participants is 16.
We can arrange group workshops for under 16s, as long as an adult is present to supervise.
Health & Safety
Please wear sensible footwear, anyone in open toed shoes will be refused to participate. A full risk assesment can be provided upon request.
Accessibility
Our workshop is based upstairs in the Orchard Square craft workshops. There is a small lift available on site if you have accessibility needs, just let us know beforehand and we can arrange assistance.
Refund policy
All courses are non refundable. You can request to move dates to another workshop, should there be places available, up to 72 hours before your ticketed workshop.
Cancellation
In the unlikely event the course is cancelled by Printed by Us, we will notify you 48 hours in advance and endeavour to rebook you onto a future workshop. Please note that to run a workshop we need to have at least 4 participants.
