STUDIO MISPRINT:
RISO print STUDIO

Learn the magic of riso printing at Studio Misprint in the center of Utrecht.

Studio Misprint is a small, cheerful riso print studio in Utrecht. It was set up by Illustrator Ellis Tolsma to share the art of riso printing with others. You can follow workshops and courses here for a fun, creative afternoon. On this site you can also find collaborations and original, illustrative riso print work for in the home.

What is riso?

Riso print is a unique and sustainable printing technique from Japan, which allows you to create colorful, playful and graphic prints. The process uses a special printer, the riso printer, which looks like a large office printer, but works on the basis of stencils and vegetable ink.

The riso printer uses special 'ink drums' with bright, transparent colours that you can overlap to create new shades. The paper goes through the machine and is printed with one colour at each pass. So you have blue and yellow? Then the paper first goes through the blue riso drum and then through the yellow: creating magical green!

Because the process does not always align perfectly, each riso print gets a unique look. This makes it a nice quirky printing technique.

riso workshops

On this page you can find riso workshops for a fun, creative afternoon. The focus of the workshops is on experiment and fun with riso print printing. You don't have to be an experienced illustrator, everyone can be creative!

I will guide you step by step, from idea to print, and I encourage you to let go and experiment. Riso printing is not an exact science: colours sometimes jump, ink gives off, and not everything is perfectly aligned. But that is exactly what makes riso printing so much fun. By playing with these imperfections you discover new possibilities and, if you are a bit of a perfectionist, you can also learn to let go.

Whether you want to make a unique poster, zine or other print, my creative riso print workshops give you the freedom to create without rules. Come visit my cheerful, colorful studio in Utrecht and learn to be creative.

Riso prints

On this website you can also find illustrative riso prints for your home. In my shop you will find riso prints and other riso products with bright colours, unexpected combinations and graphic elements that are just a little bit different. No boring designs, but cheerful prints that give energy and brighten up your home!

Each riso print is printed in my studio in Utrecht and has its own character. Riso print is never perfect: the colors sometimes jump a little, the ink leaves subtle traces. I embrace that imperfection in my illustration style and also like to work with themes such as vulnerability, emotion and the beauty of imperfection.

For popping riso print posters, a colorful art print for the wall or a card that is just a little bit different, you can take a look in my webshop. Do you want to see something in real life? Then you can also make an appointment to visit my creative studio in Utrecht. For this you can email me.

riso print workshops

Below you will find all the creative riso workshops and courses that I offer in my studio. In addition to learning riso printing, you will also learn illustration and collage techniques and you will be creative during the workshops for an afternoon. In the courses I will delve deeper into the technical side of riso printing, where you will get to know the machine even better. In addition to riso printing, you will also get to know new materials and discover creative and playful illustration techniques.

Alle riso workshops & cursussen:

Starter riso print workshop
A creative illustration riso print workshop in Utrecht to see if riso printing is something for you!
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From 1 euro
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Riso print card workshop
A creative riso print workshop where you will make your own illustration and collage cards!
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55 euros
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Make your own riso notebook workshop
Come by for a fun afternoon and design your own creative riso print notebooks!
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From 50 euros
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Riso print poster workshop
A creative riso print workshop where you make a graphic poster for your wall
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From 45 euros
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Botanical illustration riso print workshop
Enrich your spring with flowers, leaves, illustration and creativity! Botanical riso print: Sunny riso workshop in the garden
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55 euros
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Riso print birthday calendar workshop
A creative workshop to design and riso print a fun and colorful calendar
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5 hr 30 min
95 euros
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Four week riso printing course
Explore the world of riso printing, learn to illustrate, separate colors and create unique digital prints!
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Ended
From 210 euros
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Riso print story zine course
A narrative riso print zine course
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Starts Jun 21
From 210 euros
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Who?

This riso print studio was founded by illustrator & designer

EllIS
TOLSMA

The riso print studio reflects Ellis' love for color and trying new things. In this studio she emphasizes experimenting and embracing the mistakes you make during the creative process. Everyone can be creative! The riso print workshops are accessible to everyone and also very suitable for people who are not used to making new, creative things. Riso print is the perfect medium for this, because the result is always a surprise!

The name Studio Misprint was conceived by Ellis' love for the riso process and the unexpected results it brings. Instead of getting frustrated with the 'wrong' prints, Ellis simply named her riso print studio 'Studio Misprint', as an ode to the imperfection of the riso printing process.

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On this website you will also find many fun riso prints, cards, stickers and other products for your home. Take a look at all the fun riso print products and if you have suggestions for a new riso print or products: feel free to send me a dm on Instagram. Tips are always welcome! :)

When?

Below you will find the schedule of upcoming riso print workshops. I usually plan the riso workshops 1 to 2 months in advance and add new workshops to the schedule every week. Is there no date that suits you? Don't worry! At the end of the month there will be new dates to come and riso print. Keep an eye on the website or Instagram for this or sign up for the newsletter.