Course Code: 26FRI100IA
This in-person workshop takes place on Wednesdays, September 2nd - 23rd, from 6PM to 9PM ET.
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Wednesday, September 2nd, from 6PM to 9PM ET
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Wednesday, September 9th, from 6PM to 9PM ET
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Wednesday, September 16th, from 6PM to 9PM ET
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Wednesday, September 23rd, from 6PM to 9PM ET
Please Note: Registration for this workshop closes on August 19, at 11:59pm Eastern Time.
About the Workshop:
Discover the vibrant world of Risograph printing.
Meet the Risograph: part photocopier, part screen printer, wholly unique. This machine-based printmaking process combines the speed of digital duplication with the warmth and character of analog printing, creating work that feels both contemporary and handmade.
Through direct interaction with the Risograph, you'll learn how this Japanese duplicator became a beloved tool in artist studios, zine communities, and independent publishers worldwide. Working in collaborative teams, you'll master basic operations while exploring how technical choices shape aesthetic outcomes. By the end of the workshop, you'll take home a two-color poster edition you helped design and print.
No prior printing experience required. All materials provided.
Required Materials:
- Pencil and paper for taking notes
- Clothes that can get stained or dirty (CBA will provide aprons, but the ink used on press can stain)
All other materials will be provided by the Center for Book Arts at no additional cost.
About the Instructor:
Kyle Canyon is a multidisciplinary artist and educator whose work focuses on printed matter. Canyon's practice utilizes methods of printmaking, risograph printing, and mark-making to blur the lines between fine art and illustration. This expansive body of work includes experimental publications, paintings, and semi-functional art objects. The artist was born in Newport, RI, and now lives in Brooklyn, NY.
All images courtesy of Gillian Lee.