Intro to Risograph

About this event

Get a hands-on introduction to our Risograph at The Soapbox! Find out what a Risograph is, how it works, how to prepare art for it, and explore how to print with it. Participants can bring a prepared image or work on one during class. Over 3 hours we'll cover the basics of burning masters, digital vs. analog art, multi-color printing, registration, Riso printing quirks, maintenance, and other best practices. All students will get 20 copies of their art, plus assorted extra print samples. This workshop will give you the basic skills to incorporate Risography into your art practice.

Please note: We require all visitors to the Soapbox to wear masks, regardless of their vaccination status. The instructor reserves the right to ask you to leave if you do not comply.

About the Instructors

Alina Wang is a visual artist living and working on unceded Lenape land (Philadelphia). Through image-making, she explores gesture, process, materiality, and what it means to document and remember.

Marcy Gooberman is a graphic designer, illustrator, and animator in West Philly. She is passionate about the risograph machine and has printed her illustrations and posters for friends' events. She's currently working on a YA mini-comic that she will be printing on the Soapbox riso.

Cost

$40 for Current Members of the Soapbox/$45 for Non-Members

Students will also be charged a $15 materials fee that covers masters, ink, paper, and maintenance of equipment.

Host or Publisher The Soapbox: Community Print Shop & Zine Library