Graphics Four-Color Process: Controlling the Variables

June 2 - 5, 2009 ** November 3 - 6, 2009 ** Tuition*: Members - $699 All Others - $850 Intended Audience: Production managers, pre-press supervisors, sales staff, graphic artist, screen makers, printers and quality control for screen printing four-color process on flat stock. This workshop is not suitable for garment/textile printers.

Instructors: Bron Wolff Pratt Corporation Mike Ruff Nazdar Consulting Dawn Hohl Uncommon Enterprises LLC

Successful four-color process work requires the printer to maintain a high degree of control over a long list of variables in the areas of prepress, press, and even sales and purchasing. Discuss methods for gaining control over all aspects of the process with industry experts, make extensive use of printed samples, practical densitometer exercises, and live printing to master the task of printing process color. Students are encouraged to bring samples of their production problems for personalized help throughout the week.

Learn:

• Use a densitometer to measure and control density and percent dot
• Control critical variables in color separations
• Create a screen to produce quality four-color prints
• Troubleshoot and analyze print results
• Implement a step-by-step process for "fingerprinting" your press
• Gauge process printing variables and their affect on color reproduction

Workshop Agenda (Acrobat PDF, 56KB)
Photo Documentary (Acrobat PDF, 132KB)

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This workshop takes place in SGIA’s state-of-the-art laboratory located in Fairfax, Virginia (a suburb of Washington, DC). The focused, small-class setting allows your staff to master the variables of four-color process. Learn from the industry’s top instructors and walk away with confidence and skill. Register now as space is limited. All workshops are taught in English.

Presented in conjunction with the Screen Printing Technical Foundation

**Minimum class size requirements must be met 2 1/2 weeks prior to workshop start date in order to hold workshop. SGIA Registration/Cancellation Policies.

*include supplies, continental breakfast, lunch