Turn Your Silk Screen into a Spooky Silk Screen Printing Frenzy

Ok, so I'm a little bit of a craft nerd, which is fine. However, after going through 400 meters of tool and sewing individual tuffs around a waistband, I have created a tutu (which by the way, after doing some research could have been sold for nearly $400+... that's nuts!) that has taken forever to finish. I should also mention that I sewed feathers individually to a body suite, in order to replicate the Black Swan dress. I'm officially finished, yet oddly enough, I am still not crafted out- amazing!

This Saturday, if you are feeling crafty, get down to the Vancouver Contemporary Art Gallery for some silk screen printing. You can make prints on paper, T-Shirts, and bags! Perhaps even some spooky creations to decorate your home with for Halloween...?

The Silk Screen event is inspired by the Corita Kent exhibit currently on display at the gallery. Corita's work became famous in the '60s while incorporating advertising slogans mixed with poetry in her silk screens.

Silk Screen making will be taking place from 11 am to 1pm Saturday October 29th at 555 Nelson St.


The 411 on Silk Screening:

Silk screen printing has been around for ages, as it originated in China during the Song Dynasty (960–1279 AD). It was first patented in England by Samuel Simon in 1907 and was originally used to make expensive wall paper, and prints on silk, linen, and other expensive fabrics. Westerners enforced business policies to ensure their technique remained secret.

How it works:

Now that you know how to silk screen, enjoy making your T-Shirts and totes!