Bow Open Workshop: introduction to risograph with Chloe Cooper

In partnership with TACO!, join artist Chloe Cooper to use collage and drawing techniques to create a two-colour risograph print, inspired by her project ‘Thamesmead Times: Revisited!’ (2025). All materials provided. Image credit: Chloe Cooper

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 will then print using the pink and blue drums. Attendees will go home with 10 copies of their two-colour print.

If you have digital images or text you would like to include, please print them out before the workshop and bring them with you.

This workshop is in partnership with TACO! and is inspired by Chloe’s Thamesmead Times: Revisited! (2025) project that is featured in the Bow Open exhibition. This event will be held at TACO! Print Studios, 30 Poplar Pl, London, SE28 8BA.

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.

More about the Bow Open

Bow Open is Bow Arts’ annual exhibition showcasing new and innovative work produced by Bow Arts studio holders, artist educators, and guardians. This year, the exhibition is curated by young curators from Mile End Community Project and features the works of 25 artists exploring the theme of belonging.

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 we could make your visit more comfortable, please email riso@taco.org.uk.