Workshop of Silkscreen

On 23 – 25 November, 2007, in silkscreen art studio of Vilnius Graphic Art Centre the first silkscreen workshop was organized aimed at young artists. Workshop was organized in order to gather active community of young artists together and to encourage the development of technical skills by working with silkscreen technique which is not very popular in Lithuania, introducing its advantages and possibilities. 10 young artists have participated in the workshop, who actively worked during the workshop time.

The first silkscreen workshop was guided by the professional graphic artist Kęstutis Grigaliūnas, who is one of the most active promoters of this technique in Lithuania. Active practical activities became a significant impulse not only for each participant of the workshop, but they also complemented to further popularity of this technique and spread in Lithuania. Considering the huge interest in the seminar and active involvement of the participants, it is planned to definitely organize events of similar kind in future, targeted at the young artists.