Painterly Mono prints with Dyes: A Workshop with Sophie Darling (JULY)

A relaxed hands-on workshop on mono screen printing with Sophie Darling 📅 Saturday, 11.07.26 🕙 10:30 AM - 1:30 PM 📍 Darling Studios 💰 £95 Description: This workshop introduces participants to a unique and expressive method of screen printing by painting directly onto the screen mesh with dyes. It’s a hands-on session designed to explore the painterly qualities of screen printing, allowing participants to create vibrant, one-of-a-kind monoprints. Workshop Structure Introduction Overview of the painterly monoprint technique Examples of finished prints to inspire creativity Explanation of materials and tools provided Hands-On Practice 1. Painting on the Screen Participants will use brushes and dyes to paint directly onto the mesh Explore color blending and spontaneous mark-making techniques 2. Printing Process Use a squeegee to transfer painted designs onto paper or fabric Experiment with layering multiple prints for depth and texture 3. Creative Exploration Incorporate stencils or dimensional objects for added complexity Participants can refine their prints by adding new layers or reworking designs Wrap-Up Group review and discussion of outcomes Tips for troubleshooting common issues Guidance on continuing practice at home Print Setting Your Creations will be steamed by Sophie after the session to cure them to the fabric, they will ready to collect/send out the following week Who Is It For? This workshop is suitable for beginners and those with some screen printing experience who want to explore a more intuitive, painterly approach to printmaking. Materials Provided Screen printing frames Brushes and squeegees Fiber-reactive dyes Paper and fabric substrates Takeaways Participants will end with: ✔ Their own collection of vibrant, unique monoprints on a range of different fabrics ✔ A deeper understanding of this creative technique