Upcoming Events and Workshops
Design Your Own Riso Holiday Cards
$40
Wed, December 03, 2025 5:30 PM
Relume, 760 C St SE, Washington DC 20003
Join District Riso for a festive workshop where you’ll design your own holiday cards using stamps, markers, and collage materials. Choose two vibrant Riso ink colors to create your custom design, and we’ll print 15 copies for you to pick up later. Perfect for sending handmade cheer this season!
Procreate for Riso
$25
Sat, Jan 10, 2026 6:30 PM
Fantom Comics, 2010 P St NW, 2nd Floor
Washington, DC 20036
Learn how to design eye-catching risograph artwork using Procreate in this 1-hour, 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.
Intro to Riso Zines
$40
Fri, January 16, 2026 6:30 PM
Merry Pin, 7350 Georgia Avenue, WASHINGTON, DC 20012
Discover the world of zines! 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
Sun, January 18th, 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.
Blending Inks on the Riso Workshop
$115
Sat, January 24th, 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.
Make Your Own Riso Valentines
$50
Thu, Feb 5th, 2026 6:30pm
Merry Pin, 7350 Georgia Avenue, WASHINGTON, DC 20012
Join District Riso for a hands-on Valentine’s card workshop! In this session, you’ll learn the basics of risograph printing and create your own one-of-a-kind card design using drawing, collage, and stamping techniques. Your handmade master will be printed in bright riso inks, and you’ll be able to pick up 15 copies of your Valentine’s card at a later date. Perfect for sharing with your favorite people. No experience necessary!
Blending Inks on the Riso Workshop
$115
Sat, Feb 7th, 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.