Learn the whole process of making your own riso zine!
During this 5 week course you will be working on your own self-published booklet or zine. You will be part of the whole process of creating, printing and binding a self made booklet. This course is set out in these 5 weeks so that you can have enough time to create content and print your zine.
What will you learn in this 4 week course?
Introduction to riso printing for publications,
Tips and Tricks on storytelling - how to plan your zine,
Design and composition of book pages,
Preparing files to print with riso (max 2 colours)
How to collate a booklet or zine
Preparing and planning the printing of a booklet or zine with riso
Riso Printing process
Hand stitch binding.
An overview of the 5 days:
Day 1 - Tue 3rd Oct
On Day 1 you will get an introduction to risograph printing, and we will look at the basics of creating a printed zine. I will give an overview of how to plan your zine and tips & tricks of what to keep in mind during your the design of your pages.
You will also have time to brainstorm ideas and plan the content of you zine.
Day 2 - Tue 10rd Oct
On day 2 we will go into the technical aspect of preparing your files for riso printing. The aim will be to have your pages ready in separate layers and to print your first ‘dummy’.
Day 3 - Tue 17th Oct
On day 3 the plan is to start printing.
Day 4 - Tue 24th Oct
On day 4 we continue printing!
Day 5 - Tue 31st Oct
On the last day we start the folding & binding process.
Home Prep (how much time do I need to set aside for this?)
Please take into consideration that you will need some extra time at home to develop your zine, for example to create content and get your files ready to print.
The workshop costs: €350
(payment in two instalments possible)
Only 5 Spots available.
Includes:
Five week nights from 18:30 to 21:00
Personal feedback and hands-on help
PDF handout
High quality materials and paper
Use of tools at studio,
Binding materials and guidance,
10 zines with your design to take home,
Drinks & light snack.
