Create your own Riso prints with local artists at Cactus Club — no experience needed.
Part I
About this event
Riso Basics with BearBear offers a unique opportunity to explore the art of Risograph printing in a supportive, beginner-friendly environment. Led by Diana Chu and Ben Grzenia, this workshop covers the essentials of Riso, from its history to practical printing techniques. Participants will leave with a deeper understanding of the process and ten custom prints of their own design.
The workshop is ideal for those curious about printmaking but unsure where to start. With all materials provided, you can focus entirely on learning and creating. Held at the Cactus Club, it's a chance to engage with local artists and explore a new creative medium without any prior experience.
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
Tickets are $95 each.
Who'll Be There
Beginners in printmaking and art, young adults and teens (ages 16 and up), individuals interested in learning new skills in a supportive environment, likely a mix of local artists and hobbyists.
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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