Isle of Riso Experience: Open Access Printing & Studio Volunteer Days
Love Risograph printing? Want to be part of a creative studio space? Whether you're here to print your own work, learn more about the process, or just soak up the studio atmosphere, our Open Access & Studio Volunteer Days are for you!
Maybe you’re an artist or designer who wants hands-on time with a Riso printer. Or perhaps you’re looking for a way to be involved in the studio without printing. Either way, we’ve got an option that suits you!
Expect great company, good conversation, and plenty of creative inspiration.
How It Works
💛 Studio Volunteer (Free)
Want to be part of the Isle of Riso community but don’t need to print? This is a great way to get involved, learn about the process, and help keep the studio running.
This is a non-printing option, but you’ll still be right in the heart of the creative action!
🎨 Independent Printer (£30.00 – Requires Approval)
Already know your way around a Risograph? Book a session and print your own work using our machines.
🖍️ Guided Riso Rookie (£50.00)
New to Riso or need extra support? We’ll give you 1-2-1 support to guide you through the process and help you get the most out of your print session.
Printing Costs
If you're printing your own work, here’s a quick breakdown of material costs:
📜 Masters – £2.50 per colour
🖨 Printing – £0.15 per pass (per colour)
Paper Stock & Pricing
Choose from our in-house paper selection or bring your own:
📜 Evercolor A3 (80gsm) – £0.15/sheet (Salmon, Pale Yellow, Pale Green)
📜 Context Natural
100gsm – £0.10/sheet
135gsm – £0.20/sheet
190gsm – £0.25/sheet
250gsm – £0.29/sheet
📜 Context White
190gsm – £0.25/sheet
250gsm – £0.29/sheet
📜 Context Birch
140gsm – £0.20/sheet
225gsm – £0.29/sheet
📜 Plus a broad range of coloured recycled paper stocks.
Studio Equipment
🖨 Risograph Printers – 2 x EZ570 Single Colour Machines
Colours: Fluo Pink, Fluo Orange, Yellow, Crimson, Medium Blue, Teal, Green, Hunter Green, Black
✂️ Finishing & Binding Tools
Ideal 4850-95 Guillotine – Electric paper cutter for full-bleed trimming
1134 A4 Office Guillotine with Manual Clamp – Perfect for precise small-scale cutting
A3 Lightbox – For tracing and file preparation
Brother A3 Printer (MFC-J6930DW) – Inkjet printer for mock-ups and scanning
A large selection of other crafting materials
📍 Location: Inverness Creative Academy, Midmills Building, Stephen’s St, Inverness IV2 3JP
♿ Accessibility: We want to make this as inclusive as possible! If you have any accessibility needs, let us know in advance, and we’ll do our best to accommodate you.
We can’t wait to print, collaborate, and create with you! 🎨✨