Wednesday, May 28

Cut & Paste: Analog Risograph Workshop

An all-analog Risograph printer workshop — come collage, cut-and-paste and color to create a Risograph print.

By Friends & Neighbors

Date and time

Wednesday, May 28 · 6 - 10pm PDT

Location

Friends & Neighbors

275 6th Ave San Francisco, CA 94118

Refund Policy

Refunds up to 3 days before event

Agenda

6:00 PM - 7:00 PM

Class begins: Intro to Risograph printer

We cover the basics on how it works, and share examples of Risograph prints

7:00 PM - 8:30 PM

Work on your design!

Create one or two masters, which are stencils created by the Risograph printer. Each master will represent one layer (or color) of your image. You can bring original graphics to scan directly into th...

8:30 PM - 10:00 PM

Time to print

Once you're done with your design, sign up for the printing queue. You'll print (20) copies, along with a few extra for you to trade with other attendees. After you've printed your work, feel free t...

About this event

Event lasts 4 hours

Doors open at 6pm. Come to view our zine library, artwork examples and scope out your desired ink and paper colors. We will begin instruction begins at 6:15pm sharp. Please be on time!

What is Risograph?

Risograph is a machine that’s part screenprinting, part photocopier that creates vibrant and colorful copies with a DIY aesthetic.

Workshop includes:

- (20) prints (one or two-color, on 8.5x11 or 11x17 paper)

- a primer on Risograph machine and review of Risograph artwork examples

Studio supplies

- Risograph inks in black, blue, yellow, fluorescent pink, grass, bright red, violet, orange, light lime

- 8.5x11 - white 65# cardstock + printer paper

- 11x17 - white 65# cardstock + printer paper

- 8.5x11 - misc color printer paper

We encourage you bring any specific art supplies you want to use

- original images: photography, illustrations (we are not able to print any during the event)

- scissors

- paper

- pens, pencils and other marking materials

- any fun paper

Notes on paper:

If you decide to bring your own paper, be sure it's smooth and uncoated. Coated paper will not work.
The Risograph prints between12# (copy paper) and 116# cardstock (46gsm - 210gsm).

We highly recommend visiting SCRAP for used art supplies

We provide the following art supplies:

- Scissors

- Glue

- Paper

- Markers, crayons, pens, pencils

Workshop capacity is 10 attendees.

We can offer refunds (less processing fees) 72 hours prior to the event. Due to our limited capacity, we are not able to offer refunds after 72 hours, though tickets are transferable -- just email us with the name of the person you'll be transferring the ticket to.

Friends & Neighbors is a phone-free community. We kindly ask that you refrain from taking photos and videos during the event. Your presence is the present!

Donations help a lot! Donations help make free community events happen.

Half of life is showing up! Due to our limited capacity, please RSVP only if you can attend. In the case your plans change, please cancel your ticket so we can accommodate more guests. Thank you!

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Hosted by Friends & Neighbors, a creative gathering space and Risograph studio in the Inner Richmond

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