Screenprinting: Stencils, Colours and Photographic Processes

Explore the varied processes of screenprinting starting with basic stencils and moving into the more detailed processes of photographic techniques. Students will learn how to create original prints from drawings, photographs and existing images, as well as how to use the darkroom and the computer for photographic processes with image separations and colour mixing. You will have the opportunity to learn how to layer images and colours to create more complex works. Bring a collection of your own drawings, photographs, pictures, artworks and fabrics to use and learn to make editions and unique art prints.

* NAS Short Courses are open to students of ages 16 years and over. The NAS Art Club is open to students from ages 15 years and over.

* What to bring? Please refer to the list of required materials in the Art Materials field below.

Janet Parker-Smith is a Sydney-based artist whose practice incorporates print media, small sculptural forms, collage and altered books. She has been exhibiting nationally and internationally for over 25 years. Janet has had several solo exhibitions and selected as a finalist in many art award exhibitions. Her work is collected by the Art Gallery of NSW, the National Gallery of Victoria and numerous other public and private collections.
Janet works as a sessional teacher at the National Art School and Sydney College of the Arts, as well as in Public Programs at NAS. She also works as an Arts Worker for councils across Sydney on different art projects and programs. Janet has been supported and represented by Van Rensberg Galleries in Hong Kong, May Space and M. Contemporary in Sydney.

Students must supply their own art materials, please refer to the list below.

• Pencil, ruler, notebook/sketchbook
• Apron and gloves
• Roll of masking tape
• 2 x sheets of Stonehenge paper (56 x 76cm) white or off white.
• 3 x sheets of cartridge paper for proofing
• Photos and images of own choice
• Other materials if you want, e.g fabric, other papers for printing onto
• Covered footwear is essential in all studios on campus.