Riso Valentine's

About this event

Get a hands-on introduction to our Risograph at The Soapbox while creating your very own Valentine's Day cards! Find out what a Risograph is, how it works, how to prepare art for it, and explore how to print with it. Over 3 hours, we'll cover the basics of burning masters, analog art, multi-color printing, registration, Riso printing quirks, maintenance, and other best practices.

During the workshop, you'll create your two-color, red, and pink Valentine's design, and collaboratively print it on the Riso, and you'll leave the workshop with a stack of your design and at least one copy of the design from other participants. The size of the Valentine's will be 2.75 X 4.25. Just like the kind of Valentine's found in boxes at drug stores!

Please note: Masking is now encouraged, but optional in the studio space. Individuals who feel uncomfortable using the space with others unmasked, whether for health or any other reason, are welcome to request mask wearing while they are using the studio space.

About the Instructors

Corey Bechelli draws comics and makes zines. For 20 years he's been printing and self publishing weirdo little books, and has displayed his work at zine fests, comic shows, flea markets, and art book fairs throughout the country.

Dre Grigoropol is an illustrator and multimedia artist. She is a graduate of Moore College of Art and Design. Dre has years of digital art teaching experience. She has a deep passion for arts and creativity, enjoys painting, is involved in numerous artist groups and is a board member at the Soapbox. For more go to Dretime.net

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