Riso Pop is a small risograph studio in Amsterdam run by Aafke Mertens.
Welcome to the Riso Club!
Have you joined one (or maybe more) of the Riso Pop workshops and you’d like to print more? Maybe you want to experiment and try things out without pressure.
Or what you are looking for is a friendly community of people who also love riso, drawing, print and paper? Then the Riso Club is for you!
What exactly is the ‘Riso Club’?
The Riso Club is a monthly printing gathering here at Riso Pop!
The Club idea began after realising that many participants of workshops did not have the opportunity to print again, and that many wanted to continue in the same relaxed atmosphere as the workshops.
This Club is meant to be a creative space to experiment, have fun, meet other like-minded people and continue developing your riso printing skills. And don’t worry, you do not need to have a drawing app or photoshop to join!
““As a graphic designer, I illustrate and design on a regular basis. However, the Riso Club is where I can focus on my personal projects. It’s a nice way to stay creative. Over the course of the years, I’ve learned to embrace imperfections; those are just part of the process.””
How does the Riso Club work?
When you join the club you become automatically a member for a whole year! Every month you will receive a special newsletter and access to the club page, with inspiration, a monthly prompt and sometimes special projects.
At the end of the month you can join the printing session with the club members. Depending on the membership you choose, you can print 3, 6 or 12 times during the year. (And you also get interesting surprises in your package!)
If you don’t live close by, or can’t come to the printing session, we will send your prints per post.
Join the Club!
Ink Membership
Access to the club for a year,
3 printing sessions, each session includes a 2 colour print of your choice on A4 size.
Feedback on your designs,
Includes shipping costs within the EU
>> €50
Drum Membership
Access to the club for a year,
6 printing sessions, each session includes a 2 colour print of your choice on A4 size.
Feedback on your designs,
Includes shipping costs within the EU
>> €90
Master Membership
Access to the club for a year,
12 printing sessions, each session includes a 2 colour print of your choice on A4 size.
Feedback on your designs,
Includes shipping costs within the EU
>> €160
What can you expect every month?
An email with the month’s prompt or suggestion, which is optional (think about, postcards, zines, materials etc)
Access to the Riso Club page, which will include resources and inspiration,
On the last Saturday of every month, we have a printing session with the club where I can offer tips & advice as well (attendance optional)
As long as you have sent a design on the deadline given, your work will be printed even if you cannot be there at the printing session.
You get to print 2 colours of your choice on A4 (sometimes we do other formats!),
You get standard 10 copies of your print,
Paper standard: Biotop 160gms.
Special! Together with my favourite paper shops, we will be choosing an interesting or special paperer month that you can try out!
Little Surprise - Depending on what we print, every month you have a small surprise included in the package sent to you!
““Whenever people ask me about the riso technique, I tell them I get to work with a super cheerful printer. There are so many styles possible with riso! When I’m at the studio, I always have a look at the displayed prints and zines to spark inspiration for new color combinations.””
““I enjoy the monthly sessions here at the studio: getting feedback on my work, seeing other’s creations and talking about our projects. The Riso Club also helps me remember how to machine works and let’s me take a different approach to my art.””
FAQ
What is not included?
This is not a workshop - of course I am here to give you feedback and will help out if necessary and refresh your memory! But I am assuming you are joining the club with the knowledge you have gathered in the workshops.
Shipping costs outside the EU - This is possible for a small extra cost.
I really like my design, can I print more than 10?
Yes you can! You only pay for extra paper.
What happens if I cannot make it to the printing session?
No problem, as long as you deliver your work on the day of the deadline your design will be printed and sent to you. If you are able to be at the printing date we can talk about your design.
What happens if I don’t use all my printing sessions?
You can use up to 2 printing sessions per month, that means that if you want, you can print 2 designs in one month to make up for extra ‘sessions’.
You have a whole year to use your printing sessions. This also means, you cannot take them with you to the next year.
What if I want more printing sessions?
If you’d like to continue printing, no problem! You can buy loose printing sessions for €15 once you’re a Riso Club member!
Can I just try for one month?
Yes, I understand that you might want to see if this is for you, this is why I’ve made it possible for those who are on the fence to do a trial run “one-time only” for €17. You will get access to the newsletter, feedback and a printing session.
