Printmaking
Code: R0807-25
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Ages 13-17
Screen Printing for Teens
Jul 21 - 25, 2025
9AM-3PM
Concept
In this exciting workshop designed specifically for teens, students learn to use the screen printing process to transform original imagery into unique works of art. We design and print our own t-shirts, posters, and original works on paper using a variety of screen printing techniques, including multiple-color registration and split fountain printing. Students become young screen printing experts and learn how to make screen prints at home, as well as create a series of prints for a developing portfolio.
Media & Techniques
Water-based screen printing, paper, t-shirts,fabric
Faculty
Andrew Betancourt
Printmaking Studio Technician
Andrew Betancourt is the Printmaking Shop Technician at Anderson Ranch. He is a Printmaker and Ceramics artist born and raised in El Paso, TX. He earned his BFA in Printmaking with a minor in Ceramics from The University of Texas at El Paso. During his academic career, Andrew was the recipient of The Manuel Acosta Memorial Art Scholarship and The Carl and Margaret Jackson Fellowship. He worked as a studio assistant for Printmaking during his time at UTEP and now works as an assistant to Master Printer Brian Shure at Anderson Ranch. Preferred Pronouns (He/They)
Join Waitlist for Screen Printing for Teens
Thank you for your interest in the waitlist. When space in a workshop or program becomes available, registration will open on the website. Everyone on the waitlist will be emailed to alert them of the opening. This ensures that everyone has an equal opportunity to register for the workshop or program.
Printmaking
Discover the exciting possibilities of this historically rooted medium. Our Printmaking program fosters a supportive studio atmosphere where artists of all levels have the freedom to experiment and learn new techniques. Summer printmaking workshops, taught by accomplished artists and educators, offer a fresh take on the medium, mixing traditional processes with experimental attitudes.
Anderson Ranch’s Patton Printmaking Studio is clean, spacious, and outfitted with a variety of presses and equipment to accommodate screen printing, relief, intaglio, monoprinting, bookmaking, mokuhanga, and lithography. Students have access to individual work tables, wall space, rags, hand tools, computers with Adobe software, wifi, printing, scanning, and projection capabilities.
At Anderson Ranch, the process of printmaking honors tradition, innovation, community and collaboration. We invite you to explore, experiment and expand your visual expression in this captivating environment.
Workshop Details
Workshop Supplies
For general information about studio access, shipping, and more, please visit our info page.
If you have any questions regarding your supplies for your workshop, please contact Lindsey Yeager, [email protected].
Provided by Anderson Ranch
Equipment
- Brayers**
- Computer
- Containers
- Cutting mats**
- Drills
- Emulsion remover
- Gamsol**
- Glass top surfaces
- Gloves
- Hair dryers
- Hot plates
- Ink knives
- Irons
- Large-format transparency printer
- Laser printer
- Newsprint**
- Paper cutter
- Paper towels
- Push pins
- Rags
- Razor scrapers
- Rubbing alcohol
- Rulers**
- Scissors
- Soaking trays
- Soysolv
- Sponges**
- Squeegees
- Vegetable oil
- Work tables
Supplies
- 14" x 17" matte Duralar
- Aitoh Boku-Undo Suminagashi Marbling Inks
- Assorted graphite pencils**
- Assorted screen inks
- Assorted Uni Posca and Pentouch pens
- Black screen ink
- Blue tape**
- Cardstock, multiple sizes
- Colored pencils**
- Drawing fluid
- Duralar overlay roll
- Mixed media paper**
- Screen filler
- Screen filler remover
- Spatulas
- Sponges**
- Tote bags**
- Transparency - 24 in. roll for EPSON Printer
- Transparent / Extender base
- Trays for water baths
- Watercolor crayons
- Watercolor palettes
What you need to bring
Required Tools and Supplies
- Apron or oversized t-shirt**
- Clothes or fabric (jersey knit or cotton)
- Drawing tools**
- Sketchbook**
- Tombow Markers or other water-based markers
- Prohibited supplies: power tools, torches, spray paint, encaustic, turpentine, resin, plastisol, any solvent that isn’t low VOC
* Available for purchase in the studio.
** Available to purchase at the Anderson Ranch ArtWorks Store for 10% off. The store aims to stock comparable items, though specific products from the supply list may vary based on inventory.
Learn more about shipping supplies and artwork to and from the Ranch in the Student Handbook.
Lodging & Meals
Housing is limited and includes shared and private lodging options. Reservations will be managed on a first-come, first-served basis. The earlier you reserve housing, the better your chance of receiving your preferred option. Please note: Workshop costs do not include accommodations.
NEW: Tuition includes a welcome dinner and lunches. In our effort to foster a stronger sense of community and accessibility at Anderson Ranch, we include the welcome dinner and all lunches as part of the tuition for summer workshop students. Our hope is that this adjustment will encourage all students to come together to share meals and engage in meaningful conversations. The Ranch Café Meal Plan, which is included with Room and Board fees, strives to provide healthy, creative meals that will nourish your artistic creativity. Learn more.
We have established a Business Safety Plan with added layers of precaution that prioritize the health and safety of our staff, students, faculty and guests while continuing to provide you with the Anderson Ranch experience that you know and enjoy.
Scholarships, College Credit & Discounts
Making Art Accessible
Applications for scholarship support are encouraged. Specific scholarships are funded by Ranch supporters, either through endowed funds or special gifts.
Many colleges and universities offer college credit for workshops taken at Anderson Ranch. Discounts are available for students and teachers.
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