Screen Printing Workshop by Emprinstic
10 & 11 Oct (Sat & Sun)
4pm - 5.30pm
The Substation Gallery
$15 per pax (Materials will be provided)
Suitable for age 12 and above
Limited slots available (8 pax per session)
Learn about the techniques of silkscreen printing and get hands-on by printing your own t-shirt and tote bags!
This workshop is facilitated by Asman Khalil, the founder of Emprinstic (@emprinsticworkshop). Founded in 2007 at the backroom of Straits Records in Bali Lane, Emprinstic has created works and band merchandise for local and international brands such as COACH, Vans Singapore, FIN, Obey and Sole Superior, and local bands like Plainsunset, The Stoned Revivals, The Zozi, The Bois, Stompin' Ground and Cesspit. Emprinstic has also held workshops, sharing experiences and knowledge of the DIY methods of screen printing to the masses. Emprinstic has since expanded to be 1/3 of ‘Minority’, producing t-shirts of local talent, KILAS. xxDIYorDIExx
Programme
Introduction to Screen Printing/Silkscreen printing
Basics of Screen Printing: Types of inks/paints, squeegees and mesh
Making of Screen Printing block/frame
Techniques of printing
Participants will get to try hands-on how to print on t-shirt/ tote bags*
Q&A
*Please wear comfortable clothes and shoes that you do not mind getting a little messy and wet.
This workshop is curated by Straits Records for “we are not going back, we are coming around”, The Substation’s programme for National Gallery Singapore and Singapore Art Museum’s Proposals for Novel Ways of Being.
About Straits Records
Straits Records is a legendary name in Singapore's music scene, championing regional and local music since it was established in 1995. After moving out of its brick and mortar store along Bali Lane, the indie record store has been operating out of owner Ridhwan Ghany's home. Visit the Straits Records’ pop-up at The Substation’s box office for some crate digging of vintage vinyl and iconic CDs while sipping on a cuppa to support your friendly local business and favourite music bands. The store also doubles up as a community space, hosting local artists who will be conducting diverse workshops.
About Proposals for Novel Ways of Being
The Substation is proud to be one of the 12 local art institutions, independent art spaces and collectives coming together for Proposals for Novel Ways of Being. Led by National Gallery Singapore and Singapore Art Museum, Proposals for Novel Ways of Being is an unprecedented collective response by the visual arts community to present a series of exhibitions and programmes, both physical and online. Its title references an earlier name of the virus, i.e. '2019 Novel Coronavirus', which serves as a reminder that we need new ways of being as we grapple with a new reality brought about by this pandemic.
More details of The Substation's programme for Proposals for Novel Ways of Being will be released soon.