About Printmaking workshop with Nkem Okwechime

Enjoy a practical printmaking workshop with Scottish-Nigerian artist Nkem Okwechime.

Watch as Nkem demonstrates screen printing techniques, then try it for yourself and create an artwork to take home.

Nkem will share insights into his practice and how his experiences at the National Museums Collection Centre informed 'Okolo', his installation currently on display in the foyer of the Learning Centre.

About the artist

Nkem Okwechime graduated from the Glasgow School of Art in 2022 with a degree in Painting and Printmaking, receiving the Glasgow Print Studio Prize. Specialising in screen printing, photography, and lithography, his work explores identity through Nigerian heritage and evolving Western traditions.

Nkem features in a short film detailing the creation of Okolo, shot in his studio and at the National Museums Collections Centre.

Good to know

All materials will be provided, including gloves.
Please wear appropriate clothing, such as an old shirt, as the ‘inking up’ process may be messy.
This workshop is suitable for adults.