Screenprinting with Polygone Cowboy

Join Cairns based screenprinter Sam, from Polygone Cowboy for an intensive six (6) hour workshop where participants will be guided through the complete process of photographic silkscreen printing with a strong focus on DIY water based screenprinting in the home studio setting.

Event details

Time: 10am to 4pm
When: Thursday, 9 April 2026
Cost: $35; registration required. (Limited to 15 people) (This event has been subsidised thanks to Regional Arts Development Fund)
Suitable for: 18+

What to expect

Learn how to coat a screen with photographic emulsion.
Create a stencil by exposing design onto the silkscreen using a UV exposure lamp or solar exposure (weather permitting).
Develop confidence by practising screen‑printing on paper.
Print final design onto a T‑shirt.

What's provided

All screen‑printing materials (screens, squeegees, inks, emulsions and paper).

What to bring

Light coloured Cotton T-Shirt (for printing final design)
Make sure you come in comfortable clothing and covered shoes are a must
Lunch
Water bottle

Workshop Cancellation Policy

Gatakers Artspace cannot accept responsibility for any changes in personal circumstances. Missed workshops or change of mind are at your own expense.
If a participant chooses to cancel their confirmed registration, or cannot or does not attend the workshop, the following will apply:
The registered participant may invite another person to substitute their place in the workshop (in which they are registered) at any time at no charge;
If notice is received 2 or less days from the scheduled starting date, a refund will not be offered.
If a workshop is cancelled by Gatakers Artspace a full refund or a reschedule will be provided. Gatakers Artspace will endeavour to advise participants of cancellation at least 48 hours prior to workshop.

This event is supported by the Regional Arts Development Fund, a partnership between the Queensland Government and Fraser Coast Regional Council to support local arts and culture in regional Queensland.