Screen Print Experience: Specialties Class Vancouver, WA - Ryonet HQ

Screen Print Specialties: Take Your Printing to the Next Level

With over 100+ combined years of screen printing experience, the Ryonet team is here to help you push past the basics and unlock what’s really possible with screen printing. This two-day, hands-on class takes place at Ryonet Headquarters in beautiful Vancouver, Washington, where you’ll be fully immersed in advanced screen printing techniques from start to finish.

Screen Print Specialties is the natural next step after our Screen Print Experience Class. This course dives into unusual print placements, specialty inks, and advanced techniques, along with introductory artwork separation, halftones, and real-world “tricks of the trade” you won’t find in a manual. Every part of this class is hands-on, using state-of-the-art Riley Hopkins presses, professional equipment, and premium supplies.

Whether you bring your team or attend solo, you’ll gain the skills and confidence needed to produce high-quality, standout prints. This class is designed for all types of printers, from weekend warriors running a garage shop to full-scale production facilities. You don’t need decades of experience to benefit; this class is for printers who’ve been around long enough to know there’s more they can do with their tools and are ready to level up.

Even if you’ve taken screen printing classes before, Screen Print Specialties will spark your creativity, streamline your processes, and elevate the quality of your work. This is a high-value, hands-on learning experience offered at an accessible price—but space is limited, and classes fill up fast.

Note: For safety and quality instruction, this class is open to participants ages 16 and up.

If you are brand new to screen printing and have never pulled a squeegee or printed a shirt, our Screen Print Experience Class is the best place to start. If you have experience printing, coating screens, and setting up jobs, and you are ready to expand your skills into specialty techniques, Screen Print Specialties is the next step. If you have questions, our team is happy to help.

• Where: Ryonet Headquarters, 12303 NE 56th St, Vancouver, WA 98682
• Time: Thursday 9:00 am to 4:00 pm, Friday 9:00 am to 4:00 pm
• Day 1: Delve deep into understanding and maximizing the tools used in screen printing, followed by hands-on sessions to reinforce learning.
• Day 2: Apply Day 1 techniques on press with a focused dive into plastisol inks and how to manipulate them for consistency, performance, and visual impact.

• Printing films through RIP software using basic RIPs
• Proper screen clean-up and reclaim procedures
• Setting up and maintaining your darkroom
• Choosing the right mesh for your artwork
• Lining up film to screen using a pre-registration template
• Proper understanding of how to expose a screen for detail resolution using EOM
• Testing proper exposure time and stencil durability
• Registration and proper off-contact for tight, consistent prints
• Proper screen printing techniques
• Overview of different apparel types and how they affect your print, including carded open end, ring spun, and polyester
• What inks to use on different fabric types and why
• Spot color printing and halftones
• Wet-on-wet printing with halftones and simulated process
• Simulated process printing
• Special effects printing
• Discharge and water-based printing

• Decades of Experience: With over 100 years of combined expertise, our team at Ryonet Headquarters offers deep technical knowledge and real-world insight. You will also get a behind-the-scenes look at the Ryonet Manufacturing process and see how Riley Hopkins presses are built.
• Apparel: Print on a variety of blank tees featuring different brands, materials, and colors that you will take home with you. Thank you to our education apparel partners.
• Pioneers of Education: Our original Screen Print Experience class set industry standards and continues to be trusted by printers at every stage of their journey.
• Networking Opportunities: Our classes are filled with passionate printers from around the world. Connect with others who share your interest, and wrap up Friday with printing and happy hour starting at 3:30 pm.
• Food & Drink: Coffee, continental breakfast, refreshments, and lunch are provided both days. Vegetarian and vegan options are available. Please contact support@ryonet.com if you have specific dietary needs.
• Invest in You: We believe in Educate First. You and your team are your most valuable investment. The more you understand the screen printing process and the business behind it, the more prepared you are for future opportunities.

During the class, you will have access to professional equipment for hands-on use and demonstrations, including:

• Riley Hopkins presses and dryers
• Wilflex and Avient ink systems
• Chromaline emulsions
• Baselayr emulsion and equipment
• RevolvInk ink mixer and modulator

Nearest Airport: Portland International Airport (PDX)

Nearest Hotels:

• Heathman Lodge: 7801 NE Greenwood Dr, Vancouver, WA 98662. Phone: (360) 254-3100
• Best Western Plus Vancouver Mall: 9420 NE Vancouver Mall Dr, Vancouver, WA 98662. Phone: (360) 256-0707

• Reschedule at least 24 hours in advance to avoid a $50 rebooking fee
• Once enrolled, refunds are not available
• Store credit may be issued for future Ryonet purchases
• For assistance, contact support@ryonet.com or call 1-800-314-6390

Ryonet is not responsible for lost deposits or travel bookings due to unforeseen changes.