Do you love printing, drawing, paper and all things Risography?
Then the Riso Club is for you!
What is the ‘Riso Club’?
Riso Club is a monthly print gathering hosted by the Service Bureau. It’s a space to experiment, play, and explore the Riso printer – without the pressure of submitting a formal print order.
We created Riso Club after realizing that members of the SAIC community wanted more opportunities to print and continue learning about the Riso machine in a relaxed, supportive atmosphere.
Calendar of Events:
Wednesday, March 4th – Two Color Print Party!
3:30-6pm
Sharp Room 1114
Join us for a Two Color Analog Riso Session – fast, fun and joyfully communal. This is a high-energy, low-pressure space where experimentation rules and happy accidents are celebrated.
You will overlay bold shapes and patterns to create your own vibrant artwork, embracing the tactile magic of analog printmaking.
Bring scissors or other cutting implements to collage, remix and play. Material and some cutting implements will be provided.
No experience needed – just curiosity and a willingness to jump in.
Wednesday, March 25th – Riso Buttons: Eleganza Extravaganza!
3:30–6:00 PM
Sharp Room 1114
Get ready to werk… on paper ✨
Join the SAIC Riso Club for a 2-Color Riso Button Making Eleganza Extravaganza! We’re serving bold inks, juicy overlays, and high-contrast couture realness—one layer at a time. Learn the magic of Risograph printing as you mix, misregister, and manifest your most iconic button fantasies.
Print it. Press it. Pin it.
Come for the vibrant vibes, stay for the inky glamour, and leave with a stack of fabulously fierce buttons that scream main character energy.
Wednesday, April 8th – Zines! Zines! Zines!
3:30–6:00 PM
Sharp Room 1114
SAIC Riso Club is turning up the ink for a 2-Color Riso zine-making spectacular! Slice, collage, scribble, scan, and layer your way into bold, punchy pages dripping with vibrant overlays and delicious misregistration. Whether you’re spilling secrets, sharing hot takes, or crafting tiny art manifestos, this workshop is your playground for print magic.
Fold it. Staple it. Swap it.
Come make a mini masterpiece and leave with a stack of fresh-off-the-drum zines ready to trade, gift, or hoard like the print gremlin you are.
Wednesday, April 22nd – Spring Fling!
3:30–6:00 PM
Sharp Room 1114
4 Colors. Infinite Drama. ✨
Get ready to ink, roll, and make some noise at Spring Fling — a high-energy Riso poster workshop bursting with bold colors and fresh ideas! ✨
Celebrate the season by designing and printing your own vibrant posters using the magic of Risograph layering, punchy inks, and playful textures. Whether you’re a total beginner or a seasoned print nerd, you’ll experiment, remix, and leave with a stack of eye-catching prints that practically shout spring.
Now Available!! – Riso Club Membership Cards
We will new Riso Club Membership Cards available at the first meeting!
Frequently Asked Questions
How do I find out about the monthly events + happenings?
We have created a form for you to fill out to have our Riso Club Newsletter emailed directly to you each month! We will be blasting out info about what we are up to, how you can get involved and any in person Riso events we will be hosting each month.
You can also check out Instagram page. @servicebureausaic
My student group or club is interested in hosting a Riso Event?
Yes! We would love to work with you. Please email Jennifer Keats the Service Bureau Manager and she will get back to you about your event, dates and times that can work and what you are looking to accomplish. Typically, Monday and Wednesday after 3:30 is our slot for Student Groups. { Jennifer Ketas – jkeats@saic.edu }
Can I visit the Service Bureau and see the Riso in action?
Unfortunately, our Riso sits right in the middle of our production space. Due to space limitations and production times it is hard to have people stop in to see the machine during our normal production times.
With that said, we will be running Riso workshops this semester that will allow the community to see how the Riso works and our Riso Club will be hosting events outside the Service Bureau in a space that can accommodate larger groups and allow users to interact with the machine.
Be sure to sign up for our Riso Club Newsletter to get the most up-to-date information about workshops and events sent directly to you!