Riso Pop is a small risograph studio in Amsterdam run by Aafke Mertens.
Riso Pop is a small risograph studio in Amsterdam run by Aafke Mertens.
The main goal of Riso Pop is to be a place where people can learn how to print with a risograph. From the basics on how to set up your files, to nerdy technical details of how the machine works.
For who are these workshops? For everyone! You do not need to be a professional designer or illustrator to enjoy riso printing. Take a look at the calendar and workshop descriptions, to choose the one that fits best!
Looking for a private workshop or team building activity? Scroll down to read more.
Go to the workshops calendar to check out the upcoming activities at the studio. You can find an introduction to riso printing every month (also called the Taster Workshop) as well as different themes, skills and techniques.
Come and have a creative inky evening at the studio! We will be playing with black ink to create fun designs to scan and print with Riso into a colourful result! A fun workshop that combines traditional, liquid black ink, with risograph printing.
Great for beginners & Intro to riso printing - No drawing skills needed!
Dive deep into riso colour mixing and bring your riso designs to the next level. Join us on this 2 evening course in August to learn more about: how to mix colours efficiently, how riso inks interact with each other and what to take into consideration when designing a piece for riso, Get to print multiple works using the theory you've learned.
This is a digital workshop - Laptop or iPad necessary.
Advanced: Digital course: Photoshop or Procreate skills are key.
Join illustrator Eva Pola for a playful two-day workshop combining cyanotype sun printing with Risograph techniques. Explore natural shapes, textures, and layering—starting with handmade blue prints and transforming them into bold, colorful Riso artworks. No experience needed!
All levels welcome! Click through to read more
If you are looking for a special workshop together with your partner, best friend or family , let me know! I am happy to arrange private workshop, and provide you with “extra’s” to make the day even more special.
Are you a company? Looking for a team building activity or bedrijfsuitje? Riso printing could be exactly what you are looking for! Get in touch to know more about what is possible regarding catered events as well as custom workshops.
Online workshops are also possible!