INTRODUCTION TO RISO 2: Colour Separation for Photos and Illustrations 11/07/2026
Suitable for those who have completed Introduction to Riso 1 or with similar experience, this is the second workshop in a three-part introductory series presented by the experts at the London Centre for Book Arts.
What You’ll Learn
Building on the foundation of Introduction to Riso 1, participants will be guided through the process of Risograph printing with a key focus on digital colour separation–a fundamental principle in understanding the Riso and for achieving best results with distinctive colour palettes
Topics that will be covered during the day:
- Understanding custom colour profiles in Risograph printing
- Creating duo-tones from both colour and grayscale photographs and illustrations
- Using CMYK Channels and spot colours to achieve unique 3 and 4-colour prints
- Mastering Riso-specific pre-press and proofing workflows.
Participants are required to bring along a laptop with Photoshop or InDesign, and an existing artwork (photo or illustration) which they will develop into a small edition of prints during the session.
This workshop is designed for those who have completed Introduction to Riso 1 (or with similar experience) and to prepare participants for Introduction to Riso 3 and the subsequent Riso certification process at LCBA. A successful certification is a requirement for working independently on the Riso at LCBA.
Requirements
- You must have completed Introduction to Riso 1, or have similar experience
- A laptop with Photoshop or InDesignTwo photographs or illustrations: One in Black & White, one in full-colour. Could either be digital or analogue. If analogue, artwork should be no larger than 210*297 (A4)
How to use the Riso independently at LCBA
- Successfully complete Introduction to Riso 1, 2, & 3
- Book and pass the Certification Test to confirm your readiness for independent use of Riso
- Become a studio member by purchasing a Studio Pass
- With your Studio Pass, make a booking to use the Riso independently
Although not required, if you are an up-to-date studio member with a valid Studio Pass you will receive a 20% discount on all workshops at LCBA (excluding multi-day courses such as Making Books School).
Please refer to the Materials & Consumables and Paper Price List in the Members Welcome Pack for price of masters, ink, and papers.
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Location
London Centre for Book Arts
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Instructor
Arthur Yu
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Dates
Saturday 11 July 2026
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Time
10am–5pm
About LCBA
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.
Workshop refunds or transfers are subject to an admin fee of 10% of the ticket cost, or £25 per ticket, whichever is lower.
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
Bespoke Workshops
We run bespoke workshops & experiences for individuals and groups – for more information please emailhello@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