Perfect for creative minds who love crafting, fashion and making unique accessories, this session invites you to design and produce your own wearable artwork.

You will learn the fundamentals of screen printing using hand cut paper stencils.

You will design your own surface pattern or illustration, carefully cut your stencils and print your artwork onto pre cut wooden jewellery pieces.

Experiment with layering multiple colours to build depth and detail, then varnish your finished design and assemble it into a pair of distinctive wooden earrings to take home.

This creative workshop offers a rewarding introduction to printmaking and accessory design, giving you the skills to create personalised, screen printed earrings that reflect your individual style.

Basic materials provided. This workshop is suitable for ages 16+.

Screen printing is a versatile printmaking technique used to transfer ink onto a surface through a fine mesh screen. Areas of the screen are blocked using stencils, allowing ink to pass through only where the design has been cut or exposed.

Known for its bold colours, crisp shapes and ability to layer multiple tones, screen printing is widely used in art, textiles and fashion.

From limited edition art prints to graphic clothing and accessories, it remains a popular method for creating striking, repeatable designs by hand.

Heidi Sharp is Colchester based illustrator, print maker and art facilitator. She has worked with local groups and communities and is an Associate Artist at Colchester Makerspace.