Youth Week: Screenprinting with Polygone Cowboy

To celebrate Youth Week 2026, join cairns based screenprinter Sam, from Polygone Cowboy for a 4 hour workshop where participants will be guided through the complete process of silkscreen printing.

Event details

Time: 10am to 2pm
When: Friday, 10 April 2026
Cost: Free; registration required. (Limited to 15 people)
Suitable for youth: 12-25 years 

What to expect

• Use Posca Pens, liquid drawing ink, and brushes to create an original artwork.
• Prepare a unique design to be exposed onto a silkscreen.
• Learn how to create a stencil for screenprinting.
• Practice printing on paper to develop confidence and technique.
• Print final design onto a T‑shirt.
• Have garment heat‑set, making it ready to wear at the end of the workshop. 

What's provided

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

What to bring

• Light Cotton T-Shirt for printing design onto
• 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.