Riso Pop is a small risograph studio in Amsterdam run by Aafke Mertens.
Riso Pop is a small risograph studio in Amsterdam run by Aafke Mertens.
The main goal of Riso Pop is to be a place where people can learn how to print with a risograph. From the basics on how to set up your files, to nerdy technical details of how the machine works.
For who are these workshops? For everyone! You do not need to be a professional designer or illustrator to enjoy riso printing. Take a look at the calendar and workshop descriptions, to choose the one that fits best!
Looking for a private workshop or team building activity? Scroll down to read more.
 
            Go to the workshops calendar to check out the upcoming activities at the studio. You can find an introduction to riso printing every month (also called the Taster Workshop) as well as different themes, skills and techniques.
Discover the colours hidden in your local landscape.
Join artist and researcher Lucila Kenny for a two-day workshop where we’ll forage plants in our neighbourhood and transform them into natural inks through hands-on experimentation. Learn about dye chemistry, plant behaviour, and colour modification techniques. 
An optional third session is available for those who wish to create a personal ink catalogue.
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On this extensive edition of our popular CMYK workshop, you will have two days of riso experimentation!  
This course is aimed at those who would like to transform their photographs into riso prints. You will learn how to work on your files to make them ready for print as well as an introduction to raster options that the risograph provides.
Advanced - Participants should have a laptop with Photoshop installed.
Learn how to set up digital files for Riso printing and create your own festive holiday cards. In this special edition of our Riso-Ready workshop, you’ll explore file prep, colour separations, and layer setup before printing your design in up to three colours. Leave with a stack of unique cards, ready to send to friends and family this season.. Photoshop & Procreate welcome!
If you are looking for a special workshop together with your partner, best friend or family , let me know! I am happy to arrange private workshop, and provide you with “extra’s” to make the day even more special.
Are you a company? Looking for a team building activity or bedrijfsuitje? Riso printing could be exactly what you are looking for! Get in touch to know more about what is possible regarding catered events as well as custom workshops. 
Online workshops are also possible!
