Get started where the pros got started. McLogan Supply has been teaching and starting companies in the screen printing business since 1922. We are now offering a two-day class that will get you started in the screen printing business. The class will teach everything from exposing screens to the business side of screen printing. When you have completed the academy you will be ready to open a business or start your own T-shirt company.
Class Time
FRIDAY 9 AM - 4 PM
SATURDAY 9 AM - 3 PM
Class Size
We will be keeping the class size to a maximum of 12 people, so you will have more one-on-one time with the instructor.
Location
McLogan Supply
2010 S Main St, Los Angeles, CA 90007
Meet Your Instructor
Jesse Reid
Screen Printing, Signage, and Digital Expert
"Pull don't push"
Class Outline
Introduction to Art
Vector art with Photoshop, Jpeg, tiff, and bmp, spot color, separations, 4 color process, and assorted graphic programs.
Films and Output
Why an ink jet printer? Inkjet RIP, plotters, density req.
Screen Preparation
Frame & mesh selection, pre-stretched wood versus aluminum, and pre-production paperwork.
Setting up a Screen Room
Racks, lighting, dehumidifiers and environment.
Pre-Press & Darkroom
Degreasing, emulsions, coating, drying, exposure and block-out.
Setting Up a Job & Printing
Print order, registration, strike-offs and printing techniques. Flash temperatures, final cure parameters and testing.
Production Tracking
Final counts, cleaning garments, misprints and filling out production reports for job repeatability and consistency.
Breaking Down a Job
Proper cleaning techniques, washing screens for storage or reclamation, filing screens and inspection of screens.
Additional Tips & Advice
Print placements, Photoshop separation guide, blends, puff ink tricks, curable reducers and assorted short cuts.
Screen Printing as a Business
Tips on the business side of screen printing. Learn how to supplement your income or create your own company through screen printing.
A Wealth of Information
Giving you the opportunity to succeed in your business. There will be plenty of questions and in-depth analysis of each step of the print process.
Class Special
Special pricing on equipment and supplies will be available to all students attending the two-day class.
Lunch
Lunch on both days will be provided as well as refreshments during the day by McLogan Supply. No Vegan options.
Shirt Sizes
Please specify desired shirt size in the comment box at checkout. If no comment is left, we will supply either Large or XL shirts.