T-shirt Design and Print – Weekend Workshop

Ages: 18+
Term: Summer
Length: 1 day

Overview

This brand-new one-day workshop introduces you to the fundamentals of designing and printing your own custom T-shirts. Discover the basics of illustration, composition and accessible print techniques.

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Course information

This one-day introductory workshop offers a hands-on introduction to designing and printing your own custom T-shirt. You'll explore the basics of illustration, composition and print preparation before transferring their design onto fabric using accessible print techniques.

The workshop is ideal for beginners who are interested in illustration, graphic design, or textile printing and would like to experiment with creating wearable artwork. By the end of this one-day workshop, you'll leave with a finished bespoke printed T-shirt and the confidence to continue exploring simple print methods at home.

The course also provides a practical introduction to the kind of creative processes explored in AUB Academy’s longer short courses, making it a great starting point for anyone considering further short course bookings.

Generating ideas for simple graphic T-shirt designs
Developing a design using drawing and composition techniques
Preparing artwork for printing onto fabric
Introduction to basic print processes suitable for textiles
Applying your design to a T-Shirt
Tips for continuing to print and develop designs independently

At the end of the course, you'll:

Possess a broad understanding of a variety of print processes and techniques.
Be able to work safely, effectively, and efficiently with professional equipment and tools.
Be able to demonstrate the significance of printing and have the confidence to make your ideas as physical print.
Possess knowledge and awareness of colour theory and how an imagery develops with various colours.
Have increased confidence in your own skills and feel inspired.
Have boosted creativity and imagination.
Possess the foundations to continue creating beyond this course

You can request a certificate to confirm your achievements. To request a certificate please get in touch with us at academy@aub.ac.uk and confirm your name and the title of course you've completed.

What you need to know

Summer term 2027

24 April, 09.00–16.00
22 May, 09.00–16.00

Age

Suitable for adults aged 18+.

Level

This introductory workshop is suitable for complete beginners, or those with some previous knowledge who wish to improve their understanding.

Experience or qualifications required

None – this is an introductory course. We have no formal academic entry requirements for our short courses.

If you'd like to discuss if this course is suitable for you, get in touch with us: academy@aub.ac.uk or 01202 363222.

£99

Any additional costs

There are no additional costs for this workshop. Any additional materials and resources not listed below will be provided by AUB.

Sketchbook or notebook and pen for ideas
Reference images or design inspiration
An apron or clothes suitable for messy studio work

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Suggested Suppliers

Information about resourcing specialist materials/consumables that you may need to bring these with you

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Meet your tutor

Donna Peters

Donna Jean Peters is a printmaker, artist and educator from Maryland, USA.

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T-shirt design gallery

Close-up of a person's hands using screen print equipment on a black T-shirt with a white candy skull design.

A white T-shirt with a screen-printed abstract lettering design. The design reads "Work in Progress" in mismatching fonts.

A white pouch with a printed design showing a green humanoid character lifting its sleeve and flexing its bicep.

A rail with three T-shirts on hangers. Each T-shirt has a colourful abstract design on it.

Beyond the course

This could just be the start of your creative journey! After this course, you could further your design skills with another short course or look to the future and explore our creative qualifications that can prepare you to further your current career, enable you to retrain to an alternative career path or prepare you for future creative arts studies.