Riso

Introduction Workshop

Monday, March 10

Riso Masterclass by Knust,

Spring 2025

Riso Introduction Course

Are you curious about risograph printing and do you want to explore the creative possibilities of this stencil-based printing technique? In this Riso introduction course you will learn the basics to get started.

Course Overview

In this hands-on course, we will guide you step by step through the stencil technique. No prior experience needed!

This course is designed specifically for beginners, and we’ll make sure you feel comfortable making your own prints in the future.

Whether you’re a visual artist, designer, or simply looking to explore a new printing technique, this course will give you the tools you need to start working with Risograph printing.

  • No printing experience needed.

  • we will work with analogue print files

  • All printing materials included

  • Drinks & snacks

  • After the workshop you go home with ten A3 duo colour prints, with your own design

 

dates:

March 10 time: 19:30-20:30

March 8 11:30-14:30

costs: €75

 

*After following this course you are welcome to  continue working with the stencil machine at our studio by appointment or at Riso Open Studio days.

Sign up for the Introduction Workshop here

Riso Introduction Course

Are you curious about risograph printing and do you want to explore the creative possibilities of this stencil-based printing technique? In this Riso introduction course you will learn the basics to get started.

What is Risograph Printing?

Risograph (often shortened to "Riso") is a form of stencil printing that combines elements of screen printing with the speed and efficiency of modern (digital) technology. It uses a process similar to a mimeograph, where ink is pushed through a stencil (called a master) to create prints. The result is a vibrant, textured aesthetic that gives each print its own character.

Riso uses soy-based inks in bright, bold colors. The prints are often slightly imperfect which gives the artwork a unique feel. The technique is popular among artists, designers, zine makers, and independent publishers for its cost-effective and sustainable nature.

Course Overview

In this hands-on course, we will guide you step by step through the basics of the stencil technique. You will learn everything from preparing your artwork to making your first prints on the Riso machine.

No prior experience needed! This course is designed specifically for beginners, and we’ll make sure you feel comfortable making your own prints in the future.

Whether you’re a visual artist, designer, or simply looking to explore a new printing technique, this course will give you the tools you need to start working with Risograph printing.

 

  • No prior printing experience needed.

  • You can work with analogue or digital print files, or a mix of both

  • All the printing materials; equipment to create your artwork, quality paper and ink

  • Drinks & snacks

  • After the workshop you go home with ten A3 duo colour prints, with your own design

 

date: February 15 th

time: 11:30-14:30

costs: €75

 

*After following this course you are welcome to  continue working with the stencil machine at our studio by appointment or at Riso Open Studio days.

Sign up for the Introduction Workshop here

This workshop is suitable for anyone who wants to get acquainted more extensively with the Riso technique. The masterclass is given by Knust. You will learn (more) about the stencil printing technique and how you can translate your own work into a Riso print, consisting of multiple color layers. 

The Riso machine is very suitable for making posters, zines and cards and stands out because of the deep, bright colors of ink. Stenciling or Riso is comparable to the screen printing technique, but works with oil-based inks. The machine prints one color per print run (similar to screen print). We have a duo color Riso machine which can print two colors per print run.


In this masterclass you will learn the ins & outs of stencil printing, so your are much more able to print at the studio yourself in the future!*

date: to be announced

time: 11:30-17:30

location: Plantage Doklaan, Amsterdam

min. 4 - max. 6 participants

*After following this course you are welcome to work on the stencil machine at our studio

Sign up for the Waiting List here