Event Info
Course Code: 24FRI100IC
This one day, in-person workshop takes place at CBA on Sunday, November 3, from 11:00am to 2:00 pm.
This is part one in a series of three Riso workshops designed to build skills and familiarity with the risograph process.
Please Note: Registration for this workshop closes on October 31, at 11:59 pm.
About the Workshop:
This one day, in-person workshop is taught by instructor Eva Parra.
Hands-On Riso is an introductory workshop that will familiarize you with all the manual processes of the Riso; from switching drums to refilling masters, you will know exactly how to treat the machine safely. You’ll have the opportunity to get hands-on experience and become confident and at ease with operating the Riso.
You’ll gain insights into its origins, evolution, and the reasons why artists and creators worldwide have fallen in love with this unique printing process. To make your experience even more memorable, you’ll collaborate with fellow participants to create a collaborative two-ink poster that will serve as a tangible souvenir for you to take home. Participation in this workshop is required to participate in Riso #2 and Riso #3, as well as required to be eligible to do the Riso Certification in order to use the machine independently.
Fun Fact: Risograph printers use a soy ink made from vegetable soybean oil, which is more environmentally friendly than ink that is petroleum based.
Required Materials:
- Pencil and paper for taking notes
- Clothes that can get stained or dirty (CBA will provide aprons, but the ink used on press can stain)
All materials will be provided by CBA
About Eva Parra
Eva Parra is a researcher, educator and printer. She is part of the curatorial collective Indisciplinadas where she has developed exhibitions such as No room for books and soft [cover] revolution.
She is the co-founder of Calipso Press, a printing studio, publishing label and artistic collective established in 2015 in Cali, and since 2022 based in NY. Calipso hosts a residency program oriented to expanded publishing and printing experimentation. They have participated in Art book fairs such as NYABF, UNFOLD Shanghai, Libros Mutantes Madrid, Rrreplica México and curated contemporary art projects such as Post Digital Mimeography (Colombia Biennale, Pereira, 2016) and A Sketch for the Future (Miriam Gallery, New York, 2022).
All images courtesy of the instructor.
Class size is limited to 12 participants to ensure an optimal participant to Instructor ratio. Register now before spots fill up! Registration for this workshop closes on October 31 at 11:59pm. Tuition for this course is $105 + a $25 materials fee. If you cannot comfortably pay tuition but are interested in taking this class, please consider filling out our financial assistance application here. We will notify you if you are selected to receive a scholarship before the start date of the class. To view more information about our current scholarship opportunities, please visit this link.
