RISO 101: Analog Techniques

Are you ready to cast your very own riso magic?! Join studioSHIFT to learn the basics of risograph printing by collaging, drawing and other analog techniques. Students will learn how to operate, troubleshoot, and register their designs through the risograph machine. This class is great for beginners looking for an accessible entry into the medium—no experience required! Students will produce a 2-3 color print run of their design, and take home 30 copies. Collage materials, markers, crayons, pencils, washi tape, and printing paper are provided but feel free to bring any materials you'd like to use to create your design. Instructor Bio: Ayla Elliott is an artist and graphic designer based in Chesapeake, VA. She graduated from Old Dominion University and Tidewater Community College, and has taught classes in Interactive Design at TCC. She is a prolific doodler, enjoys exploring different media and materials, and hopes to encourage creativity in others. You can find her on Instagram as @h3xabun.