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Screen Printing and Stencil Making with Binky Studio
Spend your Saturday learning how to create your own screen printing stencils and then the screen printing process itself. Learn silk screen printing techniques and stencil making with master screen printer James Canfield, owner of Binky Studio. History, art, and a fun workshop using regular household items to create prints. Lots of “Do It Yourself knowledge”, homemade and professional equipment will be used. Spray paint may also be used, weather permitting. Participants are encouraged to bring black and white images and/or text that they would like to incorporate into their projects.
This workshop has a maximum of TEN participants. Be sure to sign up (info below).
This is a FREE event presented by ArtCentral Spearfish. All materials are included. Recommended for ages 15 and up. Younger children may attend but must be accompanied by an adult.
The workshop takes place in the ArtCentral RE:create makerspace in The Matthews’ art gallery.
Sign-up is preferred
Even though the workshop is free, sign-up would be preferred in order for the instructor to be prepared with the correct amount of materials and supplies. Either call the art gallery at 605.642.7973 ext.0 — OR email [email protected] to add your name to the class list. If emailing, be sure to provide a phone number.
About James Canfield
James Lee Canfield II, has been screen printing since 1972. He’s worked in almost every field, from 35-foot multi-color outdoor signage to photo metal computer circuit boards and outdoor stickers. Canfield has also mentored many locals that have gone on to successful businesses, including Ink Impressions (Rapid City), Vast Adventures (Spearfish), and Camp Comfort (Spearfish). He also supplies local businesses with cool stuff including Macy Jo Reed of Kids and Co. have co-labeled many years of amazing recital tees. James is now working with Lindsey Gillette of The Junk Drawer/Naked Olive creating one of a kind prints and home accessories.
Mr.Canfield also created and hosted The Do Art Board on Downtown Friday Nights on Main Street Spearfish.