Youth Risograph Printmaking
instructor: LK James
category: Risograph Printing, Multimedia
for: Kids 11+
price: MEMBER $54 / GENERAL $60
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In this workshop you’ll learn what a Risograph is, how it works, what makes it special, and you’ll create a collaborative zine about protecting our environment! The instructor will show you some Riso print examples, share some favorite mark making tools and illustration techniques. Then you’ll walk through a print demo using the Risograph.
We’ll focus on environmental conservation as the subject matter of our prints and use this time for creative experimentation. You’ll draw, you’ll paint, you’ll collage, you’ll stamp; we’ll talk about ways we can take care of our planet and in the end you’ll take home a beautiful Risograph zine to share with your family, friends, and community.
WHEN: September 7, 2025 1-3:30 pm
WHERE: Verge Center for the Arts
About the Instructor
LK James is an artist living in Colusa, CA. Her interest in drawing, materials, and language is expressed through the disciplines of printmaking and ceramics. Flora, fauna, and every-day objects are her main subject matter. She has instructed risograph workshops at Outlet PDX and in her own studio—this workshop was originally developed and funded for the Upstate California Creative Corps grant in 2023.
Her work has been featured in exhibitions at the San Francisco Center for the Book (CA), Tiny Town Gallery in Tuscan (AZ), Land Gallery in Portland (OR), and elsewhere. Her children’s picturebook, “The Full House and The Empty House,” is published by Chicago Review Press. She collaborates with artists Gabe Babcock and Roberta Monte James at Salmon Bend Art Studios. She studied English literature at Portland State University (2010) and received an MFA in Applied Craft + Design from Pacific Northwest College of Art (2018).
Community Standards
In order to create a safe and encouraging environment for creativity, we ask that all attendees comply with Verge’s non-discrimination policy which prohibits unlawful discrimination and harassment based on race, color, gender, gender identity/expression, age, physical or mental disability, religion, sex, sexual orientation, or any other consideration made unlawful by the state or local laws. We also ask that everyone contribute positively to a safe and comfortable environment for all attendees. We reserve the right to refuse entry to anyone who does not abide by our community standards stated above.
Cancellation and Refunds Policy
Verge Center for the Arts reserves the right to cancel classes, to change instructors, and to make other changes that may become necessary to ensure a quality experience for participants. In the event that a class is canceled, we will contact all registrants and offer the option of transferring to another available session, or receiving a full refund.
If a participant wishes to withdraw from a class, they must do so in writing at least seven days prior to the first class meeting to receive a full refund, less a $25 processing fee. Withdrawals occurring within seven days prior to the first class meeting will receive a refund of 50% of the total class fee or may transfer to a class of equal or lesser value. Participants are only eligible for one transfer per registration and must get it approved by Verge staff. No refunds or transfers are given to withdrawals that occur 24 hours or less before the class begins. Membership fees are non-refundable. Please note we are unable to issue cash refunds.