Welcome to our summer course on Riso Zine-making!
Explore your roots, tell your story, and bring it to life in print.
Join us for a special 3-day summer workshop where we dive into personal and family histories through zine making. Whether you want to document a cherished family recipe, a grandparent’s migration story, or simply capture the essence of your heritage, this course offers a creative space to explore where you come from.
This workshop takes place over three afternoons starting on Saturday July 19th where participants will get guidelines for developing their riso project. Followed by two session on Saturday 2nd & Sunday 3rd of August to experiment and have time to develop their initial ideas. This schedule gives you a full 10 days between sessions to reflect, gather materials, and develop your zine at your own pace.
Over the course of the workshop, you’ll be guided through storytelling exercises, learn how to plan and design your own zine, and discover the unique charm of Risograph printing. We'll experiment with collage, illustration, and text to build a small zine that reflects your personal connection to family, tradition, or identity.
By the end of the workshop, you'll leave with your own Riso-printed zine — a keepsake that celebrates your story.
What to expect:
Guided writing and storytelling prompts
Introduction to zines and Riso printing
Time to create and develop your vision,
Printing with Riso: Learn the essentials of Risograph printing as a production tool.
Bookbinding techniques
A collaborative and supportive environment
No prior experience needed — just bring your curiosity, memories, and creativity.
Optional: If you can’t make it to the final session on August 3rd, you’re welcome to come during our Open Studio sessions to print your zine.
How is this course set up?
The course begins with a burst of inspiration: we’ll explore a variety of zines, discussing their formats, layouts, and unique features. This session also introduces you to the Risograph printer, with tips on how to maximize its creative potential and key considerations for Riso printing your zine.
Next, we delve into the technical side of zine-making. You’ll learn how to set up templates effectively and navigate the journey from concept to a well-thought-out design. You’ll workshop your concepts in a supportive environment, combining text, collage, illustration, and family heritage themes. Please note that you’ll need to dedicate some time outside these sessions to continue developing your zine.
In the final stage, it’s all about production. You’ll get hands-on experience with Riso printing, as well as folding, cutting, and binding techniques to transform your work into a finished, professional-quality zine.
The workshop costs: €180
Only 6 Spots available.
Includes:
Personal guidance on zine development,
Introduction to risograph printing,
High quality materials,
Workshop handout & assignments,
Feedback on your story line in between workshops,
Zine making
10 copies of your zine to take home,
All materials included,
Refreshments & snacks.
(would you like to join but your wallet would prefer to split this into 2 payments?
please get in touch to talk about possibilities- hello@risopop.com)