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Introduction to Risograph workshop
- 2.5 hrs workshop
- Materials and light refreshments provided
- £40 plus booking fee
In this group workshop you will learn how to create artwork for risograph printing, supported by an experienced artist riso print practitioner. The workshop is open to people with no prior experience of Riso, or people seeking a refresher. Riso is a unique form of printing that has similarities with both photocopying and screen printing. It uses a machine called a Risograph to make beautiful, layered images and graphics, using digital files and images.
We’ll begin by exploring how the risograph printer works and looking at artworks and publications previously made using the machine. Each person will then develop their own two-layered design using a mixture of drawing and collage. We’ll finish with each person printing 10 copies of their design to create 10 x two-colour A3 or A4 prints to take home.
People completing the Riso Introduction workshop will be able to book an Open Access slot at the TACO! print studio to independently continue the development of their learning or projects.
What to bring and what is included
- All materials are provided in the workshop.
- Please bring some ideas, printed images and text that you might want to use in your print.
- Light refreshments are included and the Print Studio has a kitchen with microwave, kettle and toaster for preparing your own food should you need to.
About the lead workshop artists
Chloe Cooper is an artist and educator living in Thamesmead. She makes zines and prints using her A4 inkjet printer and the risograph printer at the TACO! Print Studio, and has published and exhibited widely.
Tommy Brentnall is an artist, illustrator, book designer, and educator living in London. He runs the publishing imprint Physical Interface.
