A Year in Riso: Design Your 2027 Calendar

Design and produce a personalised calendar in this two-day workshop exploring the distinctive colours, textures and layered qualities of Risograph printing.
On the first day, participants will develop the visual concept for their calendar and explore how imagery, typography, colour and composition can be used to create a cohesive design. Through guided demonstrations, they will learn how to prepare artwork for Risograph printing, separate elements into colour layers and consider how overlapping inks can generate new tones and unexpected visual effects.
On the second day, participants will bring their designs to life using Tashkeel’s Risograph printing facilities. They will experiment with ink combinations, registration and layering before printing, collating and assembling their calendars.
Combining graphic design with hands-on printmaking, the workshop encourages participants to approach the calendar as both a practical object and a creative publication. No previous Risograph printing experience is required.

Why Join This Workshop?
Discover the distinctive visual language of Risograph printing.
Learn how to develop a cohesive calendar concept.
Explore typography, illustration, colour and composition.
Understand how to prepare digital artwork for layered printing.
Experiment with colour separation, registration and overlapping inks.
Gain hands-on experience using Tashkeel’s Risograph printing facilities.
Create a functional printed object to use throughout the year.

Learning Outcomes
Identify the key characteristics of Risograph printing.
Develop a clear visual concept for a calendar.
Arrange text and imagery within a functional page layout.
Prepare digital artwork and separate it into printable colour layers.
Understand how ink colours interact when layered.
Apply basic registration and Risograph printing techniques.
Collate and assemble individual prints into a finished calendar.