Create your own Risograph prints and learn the basics in a fun, beginner-friendly workshop.
Part I
About this event
Explore the art of Risograph printing in this engaging workshop led by Diana Chu and Ben Grzenia of BearBear. Designed for beginners, this class offers a comprehensive introduction to Risograph technology and its unique printing capabilities. You'll leave with a deeper understanding of the process and ten custom prints of your own design.
The workshop is held at Cactus Club, a venue known for its creative events and welcoming atmosphere. With all materials provided, you can focus on experimenting and learning without any prior experience required. It's a great opportunity to try something new and take home your own artwork.
From the organizer
RISO BASICS is a foundation-level workshop facilitated by Diana Chu and Ben Grzenia of BearBear (www.bearbear.co). This class is designed for beginners who want to understand what Risograph prints have to offer and how Risography translates visual information onto the page. Students leave with: A short history of Riso, a comprehensive understanding of how a one-color riso machine works, plus ten copies of a single two-color 11”x17” print that they design in class. We use analog media + the scanning bed to make our prints! Those with minimal Riso experience are encouraged to join. No artistic or printmaking background necessary. Recommended for ages 16 and up. All materials are provided, no preparation needed. Masks are currently optional but welcome. Minimum of 2 students to run the class. No refunds or exchanges.
Getting in
Tickets available online
Registration required — must sign up
Pricing details
Cost is $95.
Who'll Be There
Expect a mix of beginners interested in art and printmaking, likely including young adults and teens (ages 16 and up) who are either students or emerging artists. The casual, all-ages nature suggests a diverse group, but primarily those with a creative interest.
Part II · The feel
The details organizers don't always put in the description — pulled from the room, the crowd, and what people remember afterward.
Library rules. Whispers and a calm body — this is not a talking-out-loud room.
Designed for 3–6 people. Good group-of-friends territory.
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