All new applicants must first attend a Riso studio induction in order to become a member of the studio. The induction provides an introduction to the studio and the process of making riso prints

For ages: 18+ years

Skill level: No experience required

Cost: £38

Duration: 3 hours (2.30pm till 4.30pm)

2024 Dates:

Saturday 6 April

Saturday 4 May

Saturday 1 June

Saturday 6 July

Saturday 3 August

Saturday 7 September

Saturday 5 October

Saturday 2 November

Saturday 30 November

What does it cover?

Stage 1

Introduction to the studio, talk about the riso and how the membership works

Stage 2

Participants will be shown the following stages of riso printing using a hand-drawn image and a digital image. The imagery will be provided by us for demonstration purposes. We ask that participants do not bring their own images to print at this stage.

• Layout of the studio space (inc. riso space and communal areas)

• Basic functions: on/off, overview of the control panel, checking number of masters and copies used, emptying masters disposal box

• How to change the ink drum

• How to replenish the master roll

• How to use the scanner for analog-based work

• How to print digital artwork files

• Need to knows: acceptable paper sizes and weights, common problems and how to fix them

Stage 3

The final stage of the induction provides time to answer questions and discuss next steps

What to bring?

Participants will need to bring something to make notes and/or record the practical demonstrations