Upcoming Events and Workshops
Blending Inks on the Riso Workshop
$115
Sat, Feb 21st, 2026 11:30 am
*DATE CHANGED*
Sat, Feb 28th, 2026 11:30 am
District Riso’s Home Studio, Capitol Hill, Washington DC (Exact address provided after booking)
Hosted by District Riso's owner, Danielle, this small group workshop invites you into Danielle's home studio near the Washington, D.C. Potomac Avenue Metro stop. You’ll learn how to use the risograph both digitally and with the scanner bed, and experiment with layering and blending inks. Students will leave with a two-color print of their own design and a CMYK risograph print of a chosen photograph. Please note: Danielle's friendly pup will be around, so keep allergies in mind when signing up.
Intro to Risograph Printing
$70
Fri, Mar 6th, 2026 7pm
District Riso’s Home Studio, Capitol Hill, Washington DC (Exact address provided after booking)
Curious about risograph? This beginner-friendly workshop is the perfect place to start. Bring a digital artwork, and we’ll guide you through the basics of how the machine works, how to separate your design into ink layers, and how risograph color builds through overprinting. Each participant will print and take home 10 of their own 2-color prints, along with a solid foundation for future riso projects.
This workshop will take place at District Riso’s home studio, creating a relaxed, small-group learning environment. Exact address will be provided after booking. Please note that my friendly chihuahua will be present. If you have allergies or concerns, plan accordingly or feel free to reach out in advance.
Procreate for Riso
$25
Thur, Mar 12th, 2026 6:30pm
Fantom Comics, 2010 P St NW, 2nd Floor Washington, DC
Learn how to design eye-catching risograph artwork using Procreate in this quick, beginner-friendly session! We’ll cover the essentials of setting up your canvas, working with layers and color separations, and preparing files for smooth Riso printing at District Riso. Perfect for illustrators, hobbyists, and anyone curious about bringing digital art into the world of vibrant Riso prints.
All attendees will receive $10 off their next print job at District Riso.
Risograph Zines Workshop
$45
Wed, Mar 18th, 2026 6:00pm
Relume, 760 C St SE, Washington DC 20003
Discover the world of zines with District Riso! In this workshop you’ll learn the basics of zine-making and Risograph printing, explore different one-page folds, and create your own zine using markers, pencils, and collage materials. After the workshop, your design will be printed at District Riso’s home studio, and you’ll be able to pick up 10 copies of your zine to keep, share, or trade.
Blending Inks on the Riso Workshop
$115
Sat, Mar 21st, 2026 11:30 am
District Riso’s Home Studio, Capitol Hill, Washington DC (Exact address provided after booking)
Hosted by District Riso's owner, Danielle, this small group workshop invites you into Danielle's home studio near the Washington, D.C. Potomac Avenue Metro stop. You’ll learn how to use the risograph both digitally and with the scanner bed, and experiment with layering and blending inks. Students will leave with a two-color print of their own design and a CMYK risograph print of a chosen photograph. Please note: Danielle's friendly pup will be around, so keep allergies in mind when signing up.