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Join us for a Multi-Colour, Analogue → Digital Riso Session!

Spend your Saturday exploring risography through the lens of printmaker Ines Gradot, known for her richly layered, inky illustrations.

We'll begin the morning crafting analogue compositions using a suite of Ines' favourite markers, papers, and materials. This session introduces participants to her signature mark-making techniques, offering insight into her process of transforming colour and texture into expressive, multi-layered Riso prints.

After lunch, we’ll digitise each participant's unique design by scanning and preparing them for digital colour separation in Adobe. No experience is necessary—we’ll guide you through separating these artwork into four colour channels and further experiment with the infinite ink combinations available to transform these into Riso prints.

Together, we’ll print the artworks in a vibrant colour palette, culminating in a collection of prints inspired by landscapes and abstract composition.

All materials will be provided, and no computers or riso experience required.

You’ll leave with a stack of prints to share, sell, or swap!

Spaces are limited to 8 participants, so book early to secure your spot!

What You’ll Need:

• ✅ A packed lunch
• ✅ An openness to experiment and learn in a group setting

More About Ines Gradot:

Ines Gradot is a Glasgow-based illustrator and print technician at RISOTTO HQ. Her painterly artworks are inspired by travel, micro-moments, and atmospheric landscapes, often using alcohol-based markers on absorbent paper to create unique, layered compositions.

She is a member of Riso Sur Mer, an international print collective exploring collaborative Risograph techniques, and has worked on a variety of independent publishing projects, to commissions from notable brands like Hermès.

Find her work here: Instagram | Shop

LOCATION:

The Glue Factory, 22 Farnell Street, G4 9SE, Scotland.

This workshop is located on the 1st floor which is accessible via stairs. If you have any questions or queries about accessibility please get in touch 👍

Tailored Support Sessions for Educators and Creatives

Enhance your professional practice with a bespoke Risograph session—perfect for educators, art departments, and creative professionals looking for specialised print support. With 15 years of Risograph expertise, Gabriella offers expert guidance through one-to-one consultations or hands-on workshops and training, tailored to your specific needs.

A. Private Consultation Sessions

Charged by the hour – Online or In-Person

Join a one-on-one session to consult on your project or prepare an artwork for print! No need to be in Glasgow—these sessions can be conducted remotely via screen share.

Who is this for?

• Artists or designers needing guidance on file setup, artwork layering, or print production.

• Anyone wanting technical troubleshooting or workflow advice before going to print.

• Businesses or creatives exploring production of any kind (stationery, high volume printing, specialist editions or print economics).

What we can cover:

• Riso Process Walkthrough – Step-by-step guidance on artwork setup.

• File Review & Real-time Amendments – Adjust files live with expert feedback.

• Artwork Layering, Gradients & Colour Profiles – Ensure your files are print-ready.

• Halftones & Mock-Ups – Learn how to optimise for Risograph output.

• Adobe Software Support – Tips and tricks for Illustrator & Photoshop.

• Paper and Ink Consultations – Reviewing your project and tailoring our products and services to meet your needs. 

(Please note: Consultation sessions do not include print production.)

B. Bespoke Workshop Sessions

Private group sessions (4 pax*) tailored to your needs, hosted at RISOTTO Studio in Glasgow.

For groups larger than 4, additional costs will apply to cover technical support and materials.

What We Can Do:

• Intro to Risograph Printing – Understanding layering, ink colours, and process.

• Technical & Experimental Approaches – A structured lesson or playful hands-on session.

• Digital Preparation – Setting up files for Riso, halftones, gradients, and pagination.

• Printing Techniques – Includes CMYK separation, photographic prints, duotone, gradient layering, and hand-drawn textures.

• Project Outcomes – Tailored to your needs, balancing development time vs. production time within the session.

Booking & Scheduling

• Consultation sessions may be available as soon as tomorrow, subject to our calendar, or within 2 weeks.

• Private workshops can be scheduled within 2–12 weeks, hosted at RISOTTO Studio, Glasgow.

• Please list your preferred dates and times at checkout.

Larger Group or School Workshops

Looking for a larger group session (students, schools, or institutions)? From Summer 2025, we can accommodate larger groups in our new studio space.

To tailor a program, please email us with:

• Number of participants

• Desired learning objectives

• Timeframe for the session

• Budget

This will help us quote effectively and design a session that works for your needs.

Have a Specific Request?

Get in touch, and we’ll create a bespoke workshop just for you!

Join us for a 2 Colour, Riso Workshop Session!

✨ Whether you're a total beginner or looking to refine an artwork for Riso print, this workshop is designed to meet you where you are. Explore the vibrant world of Risography and print your own artworks!

Workshop Outcome:

• Each participant will produce 25 x A3 2-colour Risograph prints, in any colour!
• Plus a few extra surprises along the way—because we can never resist showering you with inky goodies!

What to Expect:

This workshop is designed for beginners and the experienced alike: we'll meet you where you're at. This session welcomes any artwork, any style, as you’ll receive one-to-one support in preparing and refining your specific artwork digitally before bringing it to life through Risograph printing.

The session will cover:

• ✨ A brief intro to the Risograph printing process and its unique aesthetic
• ✨ Hands-on guidance in enhancing and preparing artwork for the Risograph process
• ✨ Peer learning, in understanding how others' different styles translate into print
• ✨ A collaborative printing session where you'll see various artistic approaches come to life

What You’ll Need:

• ✅ A computer with your chosen artwork ready to refine (this is not an analogue workshop, but the digital artwork could be a scan of analogue art)
• ✅ Adobe Software (not essential, but ideal)
• ✅ An openness to experiment and learn in a group setting

Why Join?

This is a fun, immersive, and productive Risograph workshop, giving you insight into colour layering, composition, and how to make the most of this unique print process.

Plus, you’ll leave with a stack of prints to share, sell, or swap!

Spaces are limited to 6 participants per session, so book early to secure your spot!

LOCATION:

This workshop is located on the 1st floor which is accessible via stairs. If you have any questions or queries about accessibility please get in touch 👍

Buy the promise of a workshop, and join us at your leisure!

LOCATION: Glasgow, Scotland

All vouchers are transferable for use on Print Services and Shop items too.

This is a Digital Voucher. Printed Vouchers are available as an add on here  🌼 

• 20 unique A3 prints
• A collection of test prints
• New riso printing techniques and knowledge
  
  

LOCATION: The Glue Factory, 22 Farnell Street, G4 9SE, Scotland.
This workshop is located on the 1st floor which is accessible via stairs. If you have any questions or queries about accessibility please get in touch. 👍 

Come learn at our studio, and master the basics of CMYK / Full-Colour Printing!

During the session, we'll teach you how to convert any digital artwork into a vibrant four-colour risograph edition; using Cyan (Aqua), Magenta (Fluro Pink), Yellow and Black.

We'll experiment with channels in Adobe Photoshop, and walk you through the essential steps to transform these layers into ink stencils, for print on our riso machines.

This training session will cover the technical nuances of risography, our top tips for preparing digital art and the best practices for file set-up. Plus we'll get our hands inky prodcuing your unique creations, testing different papers to see how this too can play a part in enhancing your work.

Participants will leave with 50 x A6 Postcards, on assorted (re-cycled) card stocks (worth over £100 if we printed these through our service for you!). You'll also take home a bundle of colourful goodies from new friends, and from us.

Whether you're a graphic designer, artist, or general enthusiast; this workshop is the perfect ticket for those ready to elevate their technical skills and outputs. Previous Riso knowledge is never essential with us :)

Prerequisites: A laptop with Adobe Photoshop and the digital artwork you'd like to print. 

LOCATION:  The Glue Factory, 22 Farnell Street, G4 9SE, Scotland.
This workshop is located on the 1st floor which is accessible via stairs. If you have any questions or queries about accessibility please get in touch. 👍