Course Code: 25MRI101I
This one day, in-person workshop takes place at CBA on Saturday, August 9th, from 1PM to 4PM ET.
- Saturday, August 9th, from 1:00PM - 4:00PM ET
Please Note: Registration for this workshop closes on July 27th, at 11:59 pm.
About the Workshop:
Riso printing stands out as one of the most environmentally conscious printing methods available today. Using inks derived from rice bran—a typically discarded byproduct—the process avoids harsh chemical fixers, which are some of the most harmful ingredients in conventional inks. The Riso printer also uses minimal energy, consuming no more than a standard lightbulb. Even the masters, which carry the images, are made from banana fiber, further enhancing its sustainable footprint. Everything about Riso printing is thoughtfully designed with sustainability in mind—even the waste it generates has a unique beauty and creative potential!
In this hands-on workshop, we’ll explore inventive ways to reuse and repurpose Riso “trash,” such as empty ink tubes and used master sheets. Together, we’ll design new forms and applications for these materials, discovering how even the byproducts of the process can inspire fresh creations. By the end of the session, each participant will craft a unique illuminating object to take home, giving new life to Riso’s colorful leftovers.
Required Materials
All materials will be provided by the Center for Book Arts at no additional cost.
About the Instructor
Eva Parra is a researcher, educator and printer. She is part of the curatorial collective Indisciplinadas where she has developed exhibitions such as No room for books and soft [cover] revolution. She is the co-founder of Calipso Press, a printing studio, publishing label and artistic collective established in 2015 in Cali, and since 2022 based in NY. Calipso hosts a residency program oriented to expanded publishing and printing experimentation. They have participated in Art book fairs such as NYABF, UNFOLD Shanghai, Libros Mutantes Madrid, Rrreplica México and curated contemporary art projects such as Post Digital Mimeography (Colombia Biennale, Pereira, 2016) and A Sketch for the Future (Miriam Gallery, New York, 2022).
All images courtesy of the instructor.
Class size is limited to 12 participants to ensure an optimal participant to Instructor ratio. Register now before spots fill up! Registration for this workshop closes on July 27th at 11:59pm. Tuition for this course is $105+ a $35 materials fee. If you cannot comfortably pay tuition but are interested in taking this class, please consider filling out our financial assistance application here. We will notify you if you are selected to receive a scholarship before the start date of the class. To view more information about our current scholarship opportunities, please visit this link.