Riso Pop is a small risograph studio in Amsterdam run by Aafke Mertens.
Always wanted to make your own riso zine? Learn zine-making and Risograph printing in this hands-on 4-week course taking place on Tuesday evenings. A great way to dive into self publication & riso!
Would you like to learn how riso printing works in a short but sweet session? Join our popular Mini Taster! Our first one in the new studio!
During this evening you will be creating a set of cards to take home.
All levels welcome - only 6 spots available.
Our Botanical Riso workshop is back! On this spring edition, we will get to experiment with the riso scanner, plants and fun drawing exercises! Let plants surprise you.
All levels welcome!
Are you itching to learn how to get your illustrations printed with riso? Have you done the Taster Workshop and you are ready for more? Photoshop & Procreate welcome!
In this workshop you will learn how to create an illustration that will take the maximum advantage of riso printing, and also how to work on your digital files to make them ready for print! You will print on A3 and with option to choose 3 colours.
Advanced - Participants should have knowledge of digital drawing programmes such as Photoshop or iPad Procreate.
Back again! You have a mounting collection of cookbooks at home and were always interested in documenting some of your own kitchen tales? In this course we’ll collect and visualise recipes together, which will be printed into fun booklet and bind together.
All levels welcome
Would you like to learn how riso printing works in a short but sweet session? Join our popular Mini Taster! Last chance before the big move!
During this evening you will be creating a set of cards to take home.
All levels welcome - only 6 spots available.
A great introduction to printing photographs with riso. You will learn how to work on your files to make them ready for print as well as an introduction to texture options that the risograph provides. You get to print on A3 with two colours.
Advanced - Participants should have knowledge and access of digital software such as Photoshop
Come and have a longer version of this fun and inky Saturday morning at the studio! We will be playing with black ink to create fun designs to scan and print with Riso into a colourful result! A fun workshop that combines traditional, liquid black ink, with risograph printing.
Great for beginners & Intro to riso printing - No drawing skills needed!
Would you like to learn how riso printing works in a short but sweet session? Join our popular Mini Taster!
During this evening you will be creating a set of cards to take home.
All levels welcome - only 6 spots available.
Are you itching to learn how to get your illustrations printed with riso? Have you done the Taster Workshop and you are ready for more? Photoshop & Procreate welcome!
In this workshop you will learn how to create an illustration that will take the maximum advantage of riso printing, and also how to work on your digital files to make them ready for print! You will print on A3 and with option to choose 3 colours.
Advanced - Participants should have knowledge of digital drawing programmes such as Photoshop or iPad Procreate.
Level up your Riso skills in this advanced full-day Riso Adventure workshop! Dive into storytelling, texture experimentation, and layered printing techniques to create striking A3 Riso prints. Perfect for those ready to explore the full creative potential of Risograph printing.
Semi Advanced
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.
Join our popular intro to riso workshop on this Saturday morning! Learn how risography works and take a series of prints or cards home .
All levels welcome - only 6 spots available.
Are you an avid procreate user? Do you love working on your iPad but you’re wondering how to get your files ready to print with riso? Join this introduction to riso workshop, special for Procreate/iPad users!
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Always wanted to make your own riso zine? Learn zine-making and Risograph printing in this hands-on 4-week course taking place on Tuesday evenings. A great way to start the new year!
A spin-off of our popular Digital Illustration for Riso workshop, in this workshop you will be making a Poster Calendar for 2025!
You will learn how to set up your files for riso, as well as templates to work with to set up your 2025 calendar. You will print on A3 and with option to choose 3 colours.
Semi Advanced - Participants should have knowledge of digital drawing programmes such as Photoshop or iPad Procreate.
Would you like to learn how riso printing works while making your own set of Holiday Cards?
This special Winter version will be held on a cozy Saturday morning.
All levels welcome - only 6 spots available.
You have a mounting collection of cookbooks at home and were always interested in documenting some of your own kitchen tales? In this course we’ll collect and visualise recipes together, which will be printed into fun booklet and bind together.
All levels included
A great introduction to printing photographs with riso. You will learn how to work on your files to make them ready for print as well as an introduction to texture options that the risograph provides. You get to print on A3 with two colours.
Advanced - Participants should have knowledge and access of digital software such as Photoshop
Join us for a unique workshop where we will explore the beauty and intricacy of plants through drawings, and take your artwork to the next level with the RISO machine! This workshop is perfect for anyone who loves nature and wants to improve their drawing skills while learning about the RISO printing process.
Illustrators and drawing enthusiast welcome!
Refresh your wardrobe or tote bag with personalized designs! Learn how to decorate with a hot press and get creative tips on composition and materials. Perfect for giving new life to old garments or thrifted finds.
No experience needed—just bring your imagination and let's have fun!
A special collaboration - Our intro to riso workshop using stamps, sticker and tape specially brought to us by stationary shop Cafe Analog!
All levels welcome - only 6 spots available.
Would you like to learn how riso printing works in a short but sweet session? Join our popular Mini Taster! During this evening you will be using the riso scanner to create a set of cards to take home.
All levels welcome - only 6 spots available.
Sept 10 / Oct 22nd Do you want to learn how to make your own zines? Do you have lots of stories to tell? Push your creativity with a course here at Riso Pop! For those who’d like to dive deeper into Risograph printing and zine making, this 6 week course is for you!
Join us on Tuesday evenings to experiment, learn to prepare files, print and bind your zines while having fun on a weekly basis at the studio. Click through to read more about what these 6 weeks entail.
Join us this evening to create your own paper nicho (shadow box) as part of the Day of the Dead celebrations. This workshop includes risograph printing and paper constrcution!
All levels welcome
Join us this evening to create your own tribute to loved ones in a unique Risograph printing and zine-making workshop. Discover the heartwarming traditions of the Day of the Dead and create your page for a collective zine. It's a celebration of love, remembrance, and life's vibrancy.
All levels welcome
Are you itching to learn how to get your illustrations printed with riso? Have you done the Taster Workshop and you are ready for more? Photoshop & Procreate welcome!
In this workshop you will learn how to create an illustration that will take the maximum advantage of riso printing, and also how to work on your digital files to make them ready for print! You will print on A3 and with option to choose 3 colours.
Advanced - Participants should have knowledge of digital drawing programmes such as Photoshop or iPad Procreate.
We’re excited to host Manuel Tenedor, known for capturing the essence of daily life with simple yet powerful lines. In this workshop, Manuel will teach you how to simplify your drawings and work with bold, direct lines.
Plus, we’ll create a small zine from your drawings using risograph printing, so you’ll leave with a unique keepsake!
All levels welcome! Click through to read more
Come and have a fun and inky Saturday morning at the studio! We will be playing with black ink to create fun designs to scan and print with Riso into a colourful result! A fun workshop that combines traditional, liquid black ink, with risograph printing.
Great for beginners & Intro to riso printing - No drawing skills needed!
Would you like to learn how riso printing works in a short but sweet session? Join our popular Mini Taster! During this evening you will be using the riso scanner to create a set of cards to take home.
All levels welcome - only 6 spots available.
Come during this Friday evening to have a drink, have a laugh drawing and then bring your creations to life with risograph printing! A fun event meant to get to know not only this printing technique, but also new people!
All levels welcome
Nov 5 / Dec 17th Do you want to learn how to make your own zines? Do you have lots of stories to tell? Push your creativity with a course here at Riso Pop! For those who’d like to dive deeper into Risograph printing and zine making, this 6 week course is for you!
Join us on Tuesday evenings to experiment, learn to prepare files, print and bind your zines while having fun on a weekly basis at the studio. Click through to read more about what these 6 weeks entail.
Would you like to learn how riso printing works without having to use a computer? Join our popular Taster Workshop, on this longer Saturday edition!
All levels welcome - only 6 spots available.
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.
Would you like to learn how riso printing works in a short but sweet session? Join our popular Mini Taster! During this evening you will be using the riso scanner to create a set of cards to take home.
All levels welcome - only 6 spots available.
