Screen Printing: Pixels to Prints

Instructor: Nick Colabella

Dates: Saturdays, February 8, 15 & 22, 2025

Time: 10:00 AM - 1:00 PM

Ages: 16+

Members: $139.50

Non-Members: $155

(Registration deadline: Tuesday, February 4, 2025)

Description: 

This cross-disciplinary workshop will introduce the basics of Adobe Illustrator and fundamentals of traditional screen printing. In the first two sessions, you will learn to create digital designs through guided exercises, then transfer your image from the computer screen to a mesh printing screen. The final session will focus on the hands-on process of screen printing on paper. Designed for all levels of experience, this workshop is perfect for anyone looking to expand their practice or try something new in a friendly and creative atmosphere.

Open Studio Time:

Upon approval from the instructor, workshop participants will be granted access to the Peter Howe Digital/Photo Lab throughout the duration of the workshop. Aside from scheduled workshop hours, the Lab is available for independent use Monday – Friday from 9:30 am – 4:30 pm.

Materials:

Provided by Five Points Arts: 

• All materials are provided, including 2 sheets of 22 x 30" screen printing paper. Additional paper is available for purchase.

Provided by Participants:

• USB flash drive

Instructor Bio:

Nick Colabella is a seasoned graphic designer and digital marketer with extensive experience working in both museum and distillery settings. Holding a bachelor’s degree in arts management with a minor in design from MCLA in North Adams, MA, Nick combines a strong academic foundation with a passion for hands-on creativity. Bringing a unique blend of digital and traditional art skills to the classroom, Nick creates an engaging learning environment where students can transform their design concepts into real-world screen-printed works.

Instructor Website: https://colabella.myportfolio.com/

All workshops are held at the Five Points Arts Center, 855 University Drive

Workshops may be cancelled due to low enrollment if a minimum number of participants are not met. Registrants will be notified in advance and a refund or credit will be arranged (see workshop polices below for details).

Workshop Policies: Please review the terms of our workshop policies here