Risograph printing workshops

Ever wondered how a Risograph printer works? Join us for a trip through paper stocks, inks, over-laying colours and image making.

As a group we will explore the basic functions of the Riso machine and then you will have the opportunity to develop your own two colour design, select your colour combinations and produce 10 prints that you can take home.

No experience necessary. This class is perfect for absolute beginners and seasoned design professionals alike.  You are welcome to bring along your own images, type and illustration and we will also provide all sorts of images, mark-making and collage materials.

Cost: £450 + VAT per group, including materials and refreshments.

Group size: Maximum 7 people.

Workshop length: 3 hours

Venue: Calverts, 9-10 The Oval, London E2 9DT.

Soon we will no longer be offering single places for workshops, only as groups. The last remaining workshop dates will be published via our email newsletter, on our Instagram, and over at our sister website DRUK. If you have questions about the workshops or our riso printing services please get in touch with Sam at sam@calverts.coop or on 020 7739 1474.

Paperjam workshops

Our unique Paperjam workshops give art and design students a lively introduction to the art of print and how creative print design can create beautiful and effective publications. We’ll cover –

Artwork – what your printer will need from you and best way to supply it; Print processes – learn about Digital, Litho Offset and Riso printing, and how to choose which will work best for your project; Papers – we look at printed paper samples and discuss how they can be used; Binding – explore different binding techniques including saddle-stitched, thread-sewn, perfect bound and more; Finishes – learn about different finishes such as foiling, embossing and die-stamping; Environment – discuss processes and materials to make your project as environmentally friendly as possible.

Cost: From £150 + VAT  per group.

Group size: Between 5 and 10, up to 30 students for Paperjams hosted at your college or office.

Workshop length: Two hours

Venue: 9-10 The Oval, London E2 9DT (and receive a free tour of our printing presses!) or you can host within Greater London.

If you’d like to book a workshop or just find out more please contact Arthur at arthur@calverts.coop or on 020 7739 1474.

Workshops for groups and teams

Looking for an unusual and creative team building activity for your staff? We run private risograph printing workshops and Paperjams for small teams at our studio in Bethnal Green.

These workshops are especially suited for teams in creative industries who would like to gain an insight into the art of print, and for publishing teams who would like to know more about the nuts and bolts of how a book is made.

We will work with you in advance to tailor the session for your organisation’s needs and interests. All materials and refreshments provided, no experience needed.

Cost: From £250 + VAT per group for a Paperjam workshop, from £450 +VAT for a Risograph workshop. Please contact us to discuss your requirements for an exact quote.

Group size: Up to 10 for Paperjams, 7 maximum for Riso.

Workshop length: We will adapt the workshop to suit your needs but they typically last 2– 3 hours.

Venue: Calverts, 9-10 The Oval, London E2 9DT.

Please contact Sam at sam@calverts.coop or on 020 7739 1474 to find out more about what we can offer.