Name: Screen Printing 101 Academy Class
Brand: McLogan Supply
SKU: SPCL101MAYS
Price: 399.99 USD
Availability: OutOfStock

Helping Printers Since 1922

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

Section

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Class Outline

Introduction to Art

Adobe Illustrator/Photoshop

Vector art with Photoshop, Jpeg, tiff, and bmp, spot color, separations, 4 color process, and assorted graphic programs.

Films and Output

Quality starts here

Why an ink jet printer? Inkjet RIP, plotters, density req.

Screen Preparation

The number 1 tool

Frame & mesh selection, pre-stretched wood versus aluminum, and pre-production paperwork.

Dark Room Setup

A wealth of knowledge

Racks, lighting, dehumidifiers and environment. Degreasing, emulsions, coating, drying, exposure and block-out.

On Press & Printing

Where the magic happens

Print order, registration, strike-offs and printing techniques. Flash temperatures, final cure parameters and testing.

Breaking Down a Job

Making production easy

Proper cleaning techniques, washing screens for storage or reclamation, filing screens and inspection of screens.

Production Tracking

The ins and outs

Final counts, cleaning garments, misprints and filling out production reports for job repeatability and consistency.

Screen Printing as a Business

From Hobby to Business

Tips on the business side of screen printing. Learn how to supplement your income or create your own company through screen printing.

Additional Tips & Advice

Learn what the Pros know

Print placements, Photoshop separation guide, blends, puff ink tricks, curable reducers and assorted short cuts.

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.

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We look forward to seeing you at the classes!

Cancellation Policy: You can reschedule your class for another date as long as you provide us with 14 DAY notice.

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