FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
May 18, 2005

SGIA Delivers Roadmap for Success with Traveling Workshop for Advanced Garment Decorating; Clinics

Fairfax, Virginia - SGIA takes to the streets with "Advanced Garment Printing: A Roadmap to Success," a regional workshop series designed by garment decorators for garment decorators. The first workshop in the series meets July 22­ & 23, at the state-of-the-art Graphic Elements in Denver. Charlie Taublieb (Taublieb Consulting) and Dane Clement (Great Dane Enterprises) will lead the two-day session.

"This two-day clinic is not for novices, although we'll touch on some fundamentals. It will take your shop to an elite level," said SGIA Vice President, Technical Services, Johnny Shell, noting the prerequisite experience in screen-making and computer graphics.

Clement will cover pre-press magic on day one; on day two, Taublieb will teach on-press strategies. Students will leave with an arsenal incorporating intricate details for each separation routine, including image manipulation and adjustments; proven pre-press shortcuts; repeatable index, four-color and simulated process; precise color matching; appropriate mesh counts for the best results; and correct emulsion application for optimum stencil thickness.

"Our goal is to make it easier for printers to attend the workshops and reap the benefits back home. Because they're regional, students will spend less time away, have fewer travel expenses and still come away with the advanced print solutions your customers want," Shell said.

The regional workshop series grew from a suggestion from the SGIA Garment Decorators Group. In keeping with the concept, SGIA will hold "Advanced Garment Printing: Roadmap to Success" again in Portland, Oregon, October 28 & ­29. Register by calling 888.385.3588. Online registration will be available shortly at SGIA.org.

SGIA is Leading a New Generation of Imaging Professionals — "Specialty imaging" comprises digital imaging, screen printing and the many other imaging technologies SGIA members use, including those they'll tap in the future. These are the imaging processes and technologies employed to create new products and to enhance existing products including point-of-purchase displays, signs, advertisements, garments, containers, and vehicles. To make the most of your specialty imaging business, take full advantage of the information on SGIA.org. Then, experience the specialty graphic imaging industry first-hand at SGIA'05 (September 28­October 1, New Orleans, Louisiana).

SGIA (Specialty Graphics Imaging Assoc.)
10015 Main St.
Fairfax, VA 22031
Phone: 703-359-1301
E-Mail: kate@sgia.org
Website URL: www.sgia.org