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*ADVANCED* Digital Illustration for Riso Workshop!

Outlet 2500 Northeast Sandy Boulevard, Portland, OR, United States

About the Workshop: Learn to turn those digital illustrations into wonderful 3-color Riso prints! In this workshop we will create a digital illustration and then learn how to format that illustration so it can be printed using the risograph machines. Formatting can be stressful and frustrating and this workshop will help you work through that process as easily as possible so you can get on to the fun part, RISO PRINTING!! We will be using our digital tools to create a illustration in the first part of the class and learn how to keep layers organized to make the transition easier as well as how to anticipate the final product. We will be making 3-color prints, using the combos fluorescent orange, medium blue and sea-foam…

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$75 – $100

Intro to Risograph Printing

IPRC (Independent Publishing Resource Center) 318 SE Main Street #175, Portland, OR, United States

In this 4-hour introductory course, participants will learn the basics of risograph (riso) printing and will leave with an understanding of how to use this print technology to create zines, fliers, posters, or other printed matter. While this technology is not new, riso printing has recently become one of the most exciting developments in independent printing and publishing because of its cost-effectiveness for print runs between 25 and 1,000. Workshop participants will learn how to best maximize the many quirks of riso printing to achieve striking results. Participants are also encouraged to bring files of artwork that they’d like to print (files should be 100% grayscale, letter or tabloid size). For more information on riso printing and the modern riso resurgence, check out the riso wiki.…

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$100 – $200

*ADVANCED* 4 Color Photo Process for Riso Workshop!

Outlet 2500 Northeast Sandy Boulevard, Portland, OR, United States

About the Workshop: Learn how to turn full color images into four color riso prints! In this workshop we will explore the history of four color printing and use of halftones in printmaking. We will walk through the process of setting up a full color image to print on the riso as a four color CMYK process print. The process of setting up these kinds of files can be confusing and frustrating, but we will have fun learning the how and why of four color printing. In the end you’ll walk away with a gorgeous print edition, and a step by step guide to reference for future four color prints. We will be making an edition of four color prints, using the combination of fluorescent…

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$40

Risograph Basics with Kate Bingaman-Burt & Outlet Assistants!

Outlet 2500 Northeast Sandy Boulevard, Portland, OR, United States

Welcome to the Risograph Basics, Collage Experimentation and Mark Making Extravaganza! Participants will take home and edition of 2-color 8.5x11 prints of your own design plus one print from all of the workshop participants (your own starter print collection!) REGISTER HERE! Come and get to know Outlet's Barbara the Risograph and her sisters Lil' Tina and Janet! Want to learn what Risograph printing is? Want to meet others who do too? Come and learn all about the basics of the Risograph in our two-color introduction workshop. The workshop will kick off with a Show & Tell of exactly what a Risograph can do with a printing demo, print and zine samples and a general exploration of how we can get the best results from this amazing printing machine.…

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$50 – $65

*Advanced* Digital Illustration for Riso Workshop!

Outlet 2500 Northeast Sandy Boulevard, Portland, OR, United States

About the Workshop: Learn to turn those digital illustrations into wonderful 2-color Riso prints! Create an illustration from start to finish based on the class theme! In this workshop we will create a digital illustration and then learn how to format that illustration so it can be printed using the risograph machines. Formatting can be stressful and frustrating and this workshop will help you work through that process as easily as possible so you can get on to the fun part, RISO PRINTING!! We will be using our digital tools to create a illustration in the first part of the class and learn how to keep layers organized to make the transition easier as well as how to anticipate the final product. This workshop is…

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$95 – $110

Risograph Basics with Kate Bingaman-Burt & Outlet Assistants!

Outlet 2500 Northeast Sandy Boulevard, Portland, OR, United States

Welcome to the Risograph Basics, Collage Experimentation and Mark Making Extravaganza! Participants will take home and edition of 2-color 8.5x11 prints of your own design plus one print from all of the workshop participants (your own starter print collection!) REGISTER HERE! Come and get to know Outlet's Barbara the Risograph and her sisters Lil' Tina and Janet! Want to learn what Risograph printing is? Want to meet others who do too? Come and learn all about the basics of the Risograph in our two-color introduction workshop. The workshop will kick off with a Show & Tell of exactly what a Risograph can do with a printing demo, print and zine samples and a general exploration of how we can get the best results from this amazing printing machine.…

Continue readingRisograph Basics with Kate Bingaman-Burt & Outlet Assistants!
$50 – $65

Intro to Risograph Printing

IPRC (Independent Publishing Resource Center) 318 SE Main Street #175, Portland, OR, United States

In this 4-hour introductory course, participants will learn the basics of risograph (riso) printing and will leave with an understanding of how to use this print technology to create zines, fliers, posters, or other printed matter. While this technology is not new, riso printing has recently become one of the most exciting developments in independent printing and publishing because of its cost-effectiveness for print runs between 25 and 1,000. Workshop participants will learn how to best maximize the many quirks of riso printing to achieve striking results. Participants are also encouraged to bring files of artwork that they’d like to print (files should be 100% grayscale, letter or tabloid size). For more information on riso printing and the modern riso resurgence, check out the riso wiki.…

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$100 – $200

*Advanced* 4 Color Process for Riso Workshop

Outlet 2500 Northeast Sandy Boulevard, Portland, OR, United States

About the Workshop: Learn how to turn full color images into beautiful four color riso prints! In this workshop we will explore the history of four color printing and use of halftones in printmaking. We will walk through the process of setting up a full color image to print on the riso as a four color CMYK process print. The process of setting up these kinds of files can be confusing and frustrating, but we will have fun learning the how and why of four color printing. In the end you’ll walk away with a gorgeous print edition and a step by step guide to reference for future four color prints. We will be making an edition of four color prints, using the combination of…

Continue reading*Advanced* 4 Color Process for Riso Workshop
$95 – $110

Risograph Basics with Kate Bingaman-Burt & Outlet Assistants!

Outlet 2500 Northeast Sandy Boulevard, Portland, OR, United States

Welcome to the Risograph Basics, Collage Experimentation and Mark Making Extravaganza! Participants will take home and edition of 2-color 8.5x11 prints of your own design plus one print from all of the workshop participants (your own starter print collection!) REGISTER HERE! Come and get to know Outlet's Barbara the Risograph and her sisters Lil' Tina and Janet! Want to learn what Risograph printing is? Want to meet others who do too? Come and learn all about the basics of the Risograph in our two-color introduction workshop. The workshop will kick off with a Show & Tell of exactly what a Risograph can do with a printing demo, print and zine samples and a general exploration of how we can get the best results from this amazing printing machine.…

Continue readingRisograph Basics with Kate Bingaman-Burt & Outlet Assistants!
$50 – $65

Intro to Risograph Printing

IPRC (Independent Publishing Resource Center) 318 SE Main Street #175, Portland, OR, United States

Intro to Risograph Printing In this 4-hour introductory course, participants will learn the basics of risograph (riso) printing and will leave with an understanding of how to use this print technology to create zines, fliers, posters, or other printed matter. While this technology is not new, riso printing has recently become one of the most exciting developments in independent printing and publishing because of its cost-effectiveness for print runs between 25 and 1,000. Workshop participants will learn how to best maximize the many quirks of riso printing to achieve striking results. Participants are also encouraged to bring files of artwork that they’d like to print (files should be 100% grayscale, letter or tabloid size). For more information on riso printing and the modern riso resurgence,…

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$100 – $200
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