Bow Skills workshop: introduction to risograph with Chloe Cooper
Saturday 21st February 2026 , 2:00pm to 5:00pm
Learn how to use collage and drawing to create a two-colour risograph print.
This workshop will teach you how to use the risograph machine to make a two-colour print. We will make two layers by hand, collaging together different papers and drawing with different pens to create a design that we’ll then print using the pink and blue drums.
If you have digital images or text you want to include in your collage, please print it out before the workshop and bring it with you.
In this workshop, you will:
- Learn how to use the risograph machine.
- Go home with 10 copies of your two-colour print.
Everyone participating in the workshop will be eligible to receive a FREE TACO! Print Studio Membership for one year, meaning you will be able to return to use the Print Studio Open Access Weekly Sessions for £28 (instead of £40) and receive discounts on paper, ink and masters.
*Please note, this workshop is only open to Bow Arts Thamesmead artists & guardians.*
SOLD OUT! PLEASE CONTACT pandp@bowarts.com TO BE ADDED TO THE WAITLIST!
More about Chloe Cooper
Chloe Cooper is an artist and educator living in Thamesmead. She makes zines and prints in her studio at Lakeside Centre and prints them using the risograph machine at the TACO! Print Studio.
About Bow Skills
Bow Arts seeks to support creative professionals at all stages of their careers. In 2015, Bow Arts launched Bow Skills in response to an artist survey which showed over 90% of practicing artists find it useful to receive further support outside formal education.
Bow Skills is a dynamic and relevant programme of Continuing Professional Development (CPD) which is informed by an artist steering group and open to all creative practitioners across London. The programme of talks, panel discussions, new skills labs and peer crits is open to all, with concession rates available to students, over 65s, under 18s, Bow Arts artists and key workers.
Access information
The TACO! Print Studio is at street level, there is a dropped curb within 3.5 metres from the building. There is free parking on the street outside. Registered service and assistance dogs are welcome.
The main entrance is accessed by a shallow ramp, 23cm deep. The width of the entrance is 70cm. There is a 5.5cm threshold to step over upon entry. Once inside the space, the floors are smooth and step-free throughout. The space comprises a large main room, a kitchen and a small, gender-neutral toilet with a basin. There are two doorways leading to the toilet, the first is 65cm wide, the second 58cm wide. At the front of the main room, there is a long, wooden window-bench with soft cushioning for seating.
Folding plastic chairs with backs and beanbags are available for use. The space has some natural daylight, and fluorescent lighting throughout. Ceilings are low and provide a comfortable audio environment.
If you have any questions or ways in which we could make your visit more comfortable please email riso@taco.org.uk.
