All new applicants must first attend a Riso studio induction in order to become a member of the studio. The induction provides an introduction to the studio and the process of making riso prints

For ages: 18+ years

Skill level: No experience required

Cost: £38

Duration: 3 hours (2.30pm till 4.30pm)

2024 Dates:

Saturday 30 November

What does it cover?

Stage 1 - INTRODUCTION

Introduction to the studio, talk about the riso and how the membership works

Stage 2 - USING THE EZ570E (SINGLE DRUM) AND MZ1070E (DOUBLE DRUM) PRINTER

Participants will be shown the following stages of riso printing using a hand-drawn image and a digital image. The imagery will be provided by us for demonstration purposes. We ask that participants do not bring their own images to print at this stage.

• Layout of the studio space (inc. riso space and communal areas)

• Basic functions: on/off, overview of the control panel, checking number of masters and copies used, emptying masters disposal box

• How to change the ink drum

• How to replenish the master roll

• How to use the scanner for analog-based work

• How to print digital artwork files

• Need to knows: acceptable paper sizes and weights, common problems and how to fix them

Stage 3 - END OF THE INDUCTION

The final stage of the induction provides time to answer questions and discuss next steps

What to bring?

Participants will need to bring something to make notes and/or record the practical demonstrations