Welcome to this Full Day
Riso course!
Take your Risograph printing skills to the next level with our Riso Adventure workshop! This advanced one-day course, running from 10 AM to 5 PM, is tailored for creatives ready to deepen their understanding of Riso printing techniques. Dive into the scanner and analogue processes, focusing on texture experimentation, complex layering, and refined visual storytelling.
Bring a story—fictional or real-life—and learn how to bring into life through illustration and riso printing. This workshop emphasizes thoughtful decision-making to make teh best use of the riso printer - using textures and colour mixing. By the end, participants will create A3 prints using 3 riso colours.
How is the course set up?
To make the most of our day together, participants will get an email to prepare some exercises at home. This will help us to focus on the exploration and printing aspect of riso printing.
Workshop Overview
Story Visualization and Texture Exploration
The workshop will begin with an integrated exercise to visualize your story while experimenting with textures. Participants will sketch their ideas, incorporating diverse materials. Once initial sketches and textures are prepared, these will be scanned and tested on the Risograph to explore how they translate into the printing process.
Layer Planning
Afterward, participants will dive into layer planning, learning to separate their designs for multi-color printing. This stage focuses on understanding color interactions and registration, essential skills for working with riso.
Final Project Development
There will then be dedicated time to developing the final project. Guided through the proces, if necessary. participants will refine their designs and prepare them for printing.
Printing
The workshop concludes with hands-on Risograph printing. Participants will print their final projects using up to three vibrant colors on A3 format. By the end of the session, everyone will leave with a set of striking Riso prints and a collaborative folder showcasing the group’s work.
Why this course?
At Riso Pop, we're known for our one-off workshops that provide a great introduction to Risograph printing. However, we wanted to offer something more—a course that dives deeper into the creative and technical aspects of Riso. That's why we're thrilled to offer the Riso Adventure workshop.
As an illustrator, I understand the importance of visual storytelling and texture. These elements can transform a concept into something truly dynamic. During this one-day course, you'll learn how to use the Riso scanner creatively, experiment with textures, and explore the rich potential of analogue techniques. You'll discover how textures and layers interact to create compelling compositions, making deliberate choices to enhance your work.
By spending more time at the studio, you'll have the opportunity to fully immerse yourself in the printing process and receive personalized feedback on your designs. This small course—limited to a maximum of five participants—ensures a focused and intimate learning experience.
Join us to push your creative boundaries and unlock the full potential of Risograph printing!
What are the costs?
The costs for this course are:
€ 120
(payment possible in two instalments - please mail hello@risopop.com)
Dates: Jan 18th - from 10:00am to 5:00pm (with lunch break included!)
At Riso Pop studio, Krugersrtaat 36h, Amsterdam.
This price includes:
All materials,
High quality printing paper,
Unlimited printing (within the motto of no unnecessary printing)
Full studio use,
Handout and prep work,
Personal feedback
Drinks & snacks incl celebratory drinks on Sunday.
Max amount of participants: 5
Course goes through with 3.