Cut & Paste: Analog Risograph Workshop
We’re excited to have you join us for Cut & Paste, an all-analog Risograph printer workshop. Come collage, cut-and-paste and color to create a set of Risograph prints. In this workshop you’ll learn about how a Risograph machine works then create original artwork to scan into the machine. Then you’ll print out a set of two-color prints to take home.
Agenda
Intro to Risograph printer (30 mins)
Work on your design (1 hour, 30 mins)
Time to print! (1 hour)
What is Risograph?
Risograph is a machine that’s part screenprinting, part photocopier that creates vibrant and colorful copies with a DIY aesthetic.
Workshop includes:
- (20) prints (one or two-color, on 8.5x11 or 11x17 paper)
- a primer on Risograph machine and review of Risograph artwork examples
Studio supplies
- Risograph inks in black, blue, yellow, fluorescent pink, grass, bright red, violet (view color samples here)
- 8.5x11 - white 65# cardstock + printer paper
- 11x17 - white 65# cardstock + printer paper
- 8.5x11 - misc color printer paper
We provide the following art supplies:
- Scissors
- Glue
- Paper
- Markers, crayons, pens, pencils
- Magazines for collaging
We encourage you bring any specific art supplies you want to use
- original images: photography, illustrations (we are not able to print any during the event)
- scissors
- paper
- pens, pencils and other marking materials
- any fun paper
Notes on paper:
If you decide to bring your own paper, be sure it's smooth and uncoated. Coated paper will not work.
The Risograph prints between12# (copy paper) and 116# cardstock (46gsm - 210gsm).
We highly recommend visiting SCRAP for used art supplies
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Friends & Neighbors is a phone-free community. We kindly ask that you refrain from taking photos and videos during the event. Your presence is the present!
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Hosted by Friends & Neighbors, a creative gathering space and Risograph studio in the Inner Richmond
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