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DESIGN FOR PRINT

This is a remote group workshop going over how to prepare digitial files for RISO or silkscreening. We will meet via zoom.

Course will cover

-What design programs options are available to use
(free and paid)
-Color Separating and working in layers
-Halftones and Duotones
-Working with photos (cymk separations)

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WORKSHOPS

INTRO TO DIGITAL SILKSCREENING :
MiScreen A4

Learn more about digital screen burning by RISO!

We’ll cover the history of RISO and silkscreening and introduce you to the MiScreen A4 to produce screens direct from computer without emulsion or screen filler.

In minutes, we’ll be silkscreening directly onto t shirts or other apparel, or paper! Bring some stuff you’d like to experiment with printing onto!

Students will get hands on experience in print design, silkscreen setup, and printing.

The price of this class includes the use of 1 screen. If class size allows, additional screens may be rented for use during class to print multiple designs or colors.

File Specs
Max size 8.5”x11”, Any file format is fine:
photos, text, screenshots, scans, get creative.

$120 EACH / 1-10 STUDENTS** / 1.5 HRS* / AGES 8+

This class is booked by appointment, check our availability at our booking link:

BOOK

*Time will extend for larger groups
**Please contact us about large groups or classrooms prior to booking

T SHIRT PRINTING

Silkscreen onto t shirts or other apparel!

Learn to to setup for professional apparel silkscreening. We’ll burn screens instantly without chemicals or water with the GOCCOPRO 100 digital screen burner by RISO.

This is a small class (offered for 1-4 students at a time) and students will get hands on experience learning to design, setup, and print t shirts and apparel using a 4 color t shirt press, a flash dryer, and a conveyor dryer. We will try different types of fabric inks and discuss curing options and garment care.

Blank shirts will be provided but feel free to bring additional tee shirts or garments to print onto. You may also print t shirt designs on paper or other fabrics.

The price of this class includes the use of 1 screen. If class size allows, additional screens may be rented for use during class to print multiple designs or colors.

$150 EACH / 1-4 STUDENTS / 4 HRS / AGES 16+

This class is booked by appointment, check our availability at our booking link:

BOOK

SCREEN PRINTING 1 ON 1

This is the workshop to take if you have a specific printing project you need help with or you want a more in depth look at how to silkscreen print for open studio rentals.

We will cover how to use the RISO digital screen burner GOCCOPRO Series QS2536 and stretch and burn screens.

File Specs
Max size 18x24”,
2 colors max, vectors will give you the best quality, additional screens can be purchased for studio use during your workshop

Please submit your design files prior to your session pdx@risostudioarts.com

$250 / add a friend or collaborator for $200
3-4 Hours depending on project

This class is booked by appointment, check our availability at our booking link:

BOOK

SCREEN PRINTING
MONTHLY INTENSIVE

APRIL 2026
Thursdays 7pm

April 9th, 16th, 23rd, 30th (4 sessions)

This course serves as a prerequisite to book open studio time in our silkscreening lab.

This is a 4 week class, meeting once a week, Thursdays at 7pm.
The goal of this course is to gain experience and confidence with the variety of silkscreening tools in the studio. We will make several small projects as a group, and then each student will develop and print a final project of their own.

We will cover:

 Working in layers: digital design and color seperation for silkscreening/ RISO
 Screen burning tools, the MiScreen A4, GOCCOPRO Series 100 and 2536, and photo emulsion
 Printing on paper and fabric
 Where to get silkscreening supplies locally
 Printing tools: 4 arm shirt press, vacuum tables, oversized tables, hinge clamps
 Printing techniques: registering multiple colors, color mixing, ink types

Cost:

All demo materials are included in the class. Students will be required to provide their own paper, apparel, and ink for their final projects. They will also need to purchase the screen burns for their final project, rates will vary based on what type and size of screen is made, and how many colors the design is. See our screen making rates

$400 for 4 weeks
Thursdays, 7pm
April 9th-30th

REGISTER

If you cannot make this day/time but would be interested in another session, please fill out our Workshop Interest Form to provide feedback on dates/ times

Screen Making Rates

MiScreen A4
$20 full frame/ $10 half frame, keep your screen
$10 full frame/ $5 half frame, studio use

GOCCOPRO 100 / $25 aluminum frame
9x18"
9x22”
Studio use only

GOCCOPRO 2535 / $35-$55 depending on aluminum frame size
21.6"x23.6” $35
22.6"x31.5“ $40
25x36” $55
Studio use only

Traditional/ Photo emulsion burning
In Studio Use, $35
Keep Your Screen, $75
(max 24x36" photo emulsion burn)

Film Output for Photo emulsion burning
13x19 transparency $10
Fedex oversized films ~$10