Screen Printing Techniques for Patterns and Illustrations

Develop unique repeating patterns and transform them into decorative wallpaper by exploring the fundamentals of screen printing, composition, and color

• Introduction
• Screen Printing and Patterns
• From Design to Print
• Extra Tips and Advice
• Final project

“Don’t be afraid to be different and work hard to find your niche!”

That’s the mantra of award-winning wallpaper, textile, and surface designer Daniel Heath, whose unique hand-printed wallpaper can be found adorning the walls of the Hilton Paddington in London and Team GB House at the Tokyo Olympics. Throughout his career he has also worked with brands like Panasonic, Farrow & Ball, DFS, Heal’s, and Anthropologie.

In this online course, Daniel teaches you how to make your own illustrative wallpaper with a repeating pattern. Get inspired to create a design then learn silk screen printing techniques to bring it to life. Experiment with handmade techniques and find a style that is unique to you.

• About Me
• Influences
• The Fundamentals of Screen Printing
• Setting up the Workspace
• Understanding Silk Screen Printing
• Research and Inspiration
• Repeating Patterns: Sketching and Composing
• The Choice of Colours
• Creating the Repeating Tile
• Exposing the Screen
• Creating the Colours
• Lining Paper and Methods for Printing
• Two-Colour Print Option
• Equipment Care
• Sharing and Selling Work
• Screen Printing Techniques for Patterns and Illustrations