RISO & ZINE Revival: Intro to Risograph Printing

Risograph printing is experiencing a renaissance in art-making–and for good reason!

The Riso printing process is best described as "digital screen-printing" and was widely used as a cost-effective, fast, and environmentally sustainable way to make print copies when first introduced in the 80s. Join us in creating your own set of Risograph prints and zines, experimenting with vivid color layering, and learn about Risograph's involvement in alternative publication & zine culture.

In this class we will engage in different methods of creating zines, learn how to layer colors for a Risograph duplicating press (important knowledge for screen-printing as well), and reproduce as many copies of your artwork or zine to take home or circulate into the zine-world. Embrace the vivid colors & visual quirks of Risograph printing in our RISO & ZINE Revival Workshop!

Cost: $279.00

Duration: 4 weeks, 1 class per week

Dates: Saturdays, July 12 - Aug 2, 2025

Time: 9am - 2pm (5 hours)

Location: KCAI Underground Print Center & KCAI Gallery FlexSpace. CAMPUS MAP

About the Instructor:

Vaughn Sanchez is a filmmaker and comic artist from Houston, Texas. He attended Kansas City Art Institute in 2020-2024 and continues to make work in Kansas City with an interest in sequential art, zine-making, and puppetry.

Supplies: The instructor will contact registered students directly regarding materials and supplies.

Parking: Parking is available in any of the (NON-RESERVED) KCAI parking lot spaces across campus. There is also available street parking surrounding KCAI campus. 

Refund: Registered participants can receive refunds to the original payment method (Studio Fee minus Humanitix Fee) up to 14 days before the first class.