The Riso (Ri-sō), or Risograph Duplicator, is a low cost and environmentally friendly printing process that can produce results that are rich in colour and texture and a bit analogue due to its unique mechanics.

A Riso duplicator looks much like a photocopier but works in a similar way to screen printing. Using either the scan-bed or printing from a digital file, the machine makes a ‘master’ stencil of the artwork. Ink is then pushed through the stencil onto the paper as the drum rotates, with additional colours added by overprinting.

A printing process particularly suited for fliers, posters, comics and zines. 

During this workshop participants will learn how to prepare work and print using a Riso printer from start to finish. We will work independently and as a group to produce a fold-out, double-sided print utilising both manual and digital artwork production techniques.

Suitable for beginners with all materials and tools provided.

On completion of the workshop participants will have the opportunity to become Studio Pass holders to work independently, with occasional guidance, on their own projects using the Riso along with other tools and equipment at the LCBA studio.

London Centre for Book Arts is a recognised artist-run, open-access studio with a focus on books and publications. Since 2012, LCBA has been at the forefront of teaching and promoting the heritage craft of bookbinding in the UK. Based on our popular workshops, Making Books: a guide to creating hand-crafted books by the London Centre for Book Arts was published in 2017 and has since been published in seven different languages.

Workshop participants receive 10% discount on purchases made in-person from the LCBA Shop on the day of the workshop.

Cancellation Policy


If you are unable to make a workshop, please let us know as soon as possible so that we can re-list your place. We are a very small organisation and proceeds from each ticket goes towards crucial overheads. Cancellations made after 21 days before the start date of the workshop are not refundable or transferable.

Waitlist

If a workshop you wish to join is fully booked, please email us to be put on the waitlist in the event of any cancellations

We run bespoke workshops & experiences for individuals and groups  – for more information please email hello@londonbookarts.org

Accessibility
LCBA is wheelchair accessible and barrier free.
There are accessible, gender neutral toilets.
Public transport options to LCBA can be seen under Find Us, but the routes from stations to LCBA has uneven pavements that are narrow. There are two disabled parking spaces just across the road from the entrance to LCBA. For more information on access please email hello@londonbookarts.org