Introduction to Risograph Printing
APRIL 17
Regular price $70.00DATE: FRIDAY, APRIL 17, 2026
TIME: 4:00PM – 6:00PM PDT
LEVEL: Beginner to Advanced
AGE GROUP: Adult (ages 18+), Youth (ages 15-17)
LOCATION: Building 306, Fort Worden, Port Townsend.
DESCRIPTION
Come and learn about the unique printing process using the Risograph! Risograph printing is a method that can be thought of as digital screen printing. It is known for its vivid colors not achieved by other kinds of printers, and for its imperfections and unique texture. Local Risograph artist Shannon Kidd is thrilled to offer an introductory course that covers Risograph printing basics and history!
In this two-hour workshop, you'll become comfortable with the multi-layered process of printing work on the unusual Risograph machine. Together, we will focus on narration and storytelling, to create a group project that everyone gets to take home at the end of the class! After this course, you will also be familiar with the printing process and know how to prepare and set up images for sending work for printing by Risograph studios.
SUPPLY INFORMATION
All course materials and supplies, including paper, ink, and masters, are provided.
COURSE DETAILS
After registration, course details are available via the Northwind Art School learning portal. Learn more
ABOUT SHANNON
Shannon Kidd is a design educator and Riso tech who has been working with finicky machines for almost a decade. Their practice is informed by community and storytelling, and the usage of the Riso helps bring that work to life with juicy colors. When not illustrating and printing flyers on the Riso, they can be found zipping around the peninsula on their bike or rooting around in the dirt in search of some fresh inspiration.
Artist website: Shannon Kidd, @atomicsharkie
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DISCOUNTS
This course is eligible for a 10% member discount at the Supporter level and beyond. Get a membership today!
Don's Pharmacy and Art Toolkit in Port Townsend offer a 10% discount for Northwind Art School students.
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CANCELLATION POLICY
If Northwind Art has to cancel a course for any reason, all enrolled students will be notified and receive a 100% refund of the course enrollment fee.
Students withdrawing from a course at least seven days prior to the first day of class will receive a 90% refund of the course enrollment fee.
Students withdrawing fewer than seven days from the first day of class are not eligible for a refund—except for illness or injury, in which case students are eligible to receive a 40% refund of the course enrollment fee.
Please note that 10% of every course’s registration fee is considered a non-refundable deposit to cover administrative overhead. Any donation given at the time of checkout is also non-refundable. All refunds will be applied to the same credit card that was used for enrollment. No credits or transfers will be granted.
Please email admin@northwindart.org if you wish to withdraw or for more information.