Why We Chose These Three Projects for Our 3-Day Professional Screen Printing Class
One of the questions we hear most often is:
"What will I actually learn during your 3-Day Professional Screen Printing Class?"
It's a fair question.
Many classes spend most of their time talking about printing.
At Kolormatrix, we believe you learn by doing.
That philosophy is why every student leaves with three completed projects that progressively build real production skills. Each project introduces new concepts while reinforcing the fundamentals you'll use every day in your own shop.
By the end of three days, you won't just understand the theory—you'll have hands-on experience printing artwork that ranges from simple spot-color graphics to advanced simulated process and professional CMYK process printing.
Project One: Mastering Vector Spot Color Printing
Project: Dream Big. Work Hard. Stay Focused.
Every successful printer starts with the fundamentals.
Although vector artwork may look simple, it teaches many of the skills that determine whether a production shop runs efficiently.
During this project you'll learn:
- Professional artwork preparation
- Screen setup
- Accurate registration
- Ink selection
- Squeegee technique
- Press setup
- Production workflow
- Quality control
This first project builds confidence while teaching the core principles that apply to virtually every screen printing job.
The goal isn't simply to print a motivational design.
The goal is to establish the foundation that every professional printer needs.
Project Two: Simulated Process Printing
Project: Lion With Crown of Thorns
Once students understand the fundamentals, it's time to step into one of the industry's most impressive printing techniques.
Simulated Process printing allows decorators to reproduce highly detailed artwork on dark garments without relying on CMYK process printing.
Students learn:
- Halftones
- Simulated Process separations
- Highlight and shadow detail
- Ink sequencing
- Wet-on-wet printing
- Soft-hand printing
- Registration tolerance
- Production troubleshooting
The Lion design was chosen because it contains everything that challenges printers:
- Fine fur detail
- Smooth tonal transitions
- Rich shadows
- Bright highlights
- Incredible depth
Successfully printing this image gives students the confidence to tackle premium artwork for customers.
Project Three: CMYK Four-Color Process Printing
Project: Patriotic Rosie
The final project introduces students to professional CMYK process printing.
Unlike spot-color printing, CMYK relies on four process colors working together to reproduce full-color artwork.
Students learn:
- CMYK separations
- Ink order
- Dot gain
- Gray balance
- Registration precision
- Color correction
- Production consistency
Rosie was selected because the artwork contains:
- Smooth skin tones
- Strong reds and blues
- Fine facial detail
- Large tonal transitions
- Excellent opportunities to discuss color management
This project helps students understand when four-color process is the right solution—and when simulated process may produce better results.
More Than Three Great Designs
The artwork is only part of the experience.
Our objective isn't simply to help students leave with three impressive shirts.
Our objective is to help them become better printers.
Throughout the class we discuss:
- Shop efficiency
- Production workflow
- Ink management
- Equipment selection
- Registration systems
- Troubleshooting
- Profitability
- Customer expectations
These are the lessons that continue paying dividends long after class ends.
Learn From Real-World Experience
For more than 30 years, Brian Toney has worked with printers ranging from startup businesses to large production facilities.
Students travel from across the United States—and internationally—to attend Kolormatrix classes because they want practical instruction that can be applied immediately in their own shops.
This isn't a lecture.
This isn't a sales presentation.
You'll spend three days working with professional equipment, asking questions, solving real production challenges, and building skills that help your business grow.
Is This Class Right for You?
Our 3-Day Professional Screen Printing Class is designed for:
- Startup screen printers
- Growing apparel businesses
- Home-based printers
- Existing production shops
- Businesses looking to improve quality
- Anyone wanting hands-on instruction
Whether you've printed one shirt or one hundred thousand, you'll leave with techniques that improve consistency, efficiency, and print quality.
Ready to Join Us?
Our next 3-Day Professional Screen Printing Class takes place August 19–21 at our Metro Atlanta Training Center.
At the time of writing, only two seats remain.
If you've been waiting for the right opportunity to improve your skills, now is the time.
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Final Thought
Every printer wants better results.
The difference between average and exceptional printing isn't luck—it's knowledge gained through practice, repetition, and learning the right techniques from the beginning.
That's why we chose these three projects.
Not because they look impressive.
Because together they teach the skills that help printers build confidence, produce better work, and grow successful businesses.