Risograph printing enables artists and designers to create their own art prints, books, and zines using a distinctive, vibrant, and vegetable-oil ink based printing process that creates deep textures and unique results. While the RISO was originally designed for printing applications in the office environment, this workshop will show particpants how artists and DIY/creative print culture have reclaimed this innovative technology for self-publishing.

In this hands-on workshop, you'll create 1-2 color designs on a risograph duplicator, as you learn how to set up images for risograph duplicating (either digitally or traditionally), change color drums, print in layers, and register colors using the print museum's SF5130 single-drum risograph duplicator.

Best for: This is the ideal introductory course for artists, designers and creators wanting to operate the machine independently and print their own artwork from start to finish.

Takeaway: You will leave with your own limited edition set of 15 copies, 2-color risograph prints (8.5"x11")

Suggested: IF WORKING WITH YOUR HANDS (analog/traditional), bring 2-3 B&W photographs (5"x7" or smaller) to collage with or incorporate in your risograph printmaking process; IF WORKING WITH A DRAWING/DESIGN APP (digital), bring your laptop/iPad already equipped with Photoshop, Procreate, GIMP, Clip Studio Paint, or any standard drawing/design program that you like to use.