Fundamentals of Riso Printing with Diego Mendoza
23 May - 24 May
2:00 PM - 5:00 PM
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Studio Seminars
Join us for a hands-on Studio Seminar: Riso Printing with Diego Mendoza, a two-day workshop where participants explore the full lifecycle of Riso Printing—from its history to fully realized personal editions.
On the first day: Analog-ifying Riso Printing, Diego introduces the history, techniques, and concepts behind Riso, including color overlays, pattern, layering, and edition-making. Participants begin conceptualizing their own prints.
On the second day: Riso Printing Galore! Participants bring their ideas to life, creating, designing, and printing their personal editions from start to finish.
Each participant will leave with completed Riso Prints, archived at both Full Special Studio and 421 Arts Campus, and a discount code to continue printing at Full Special Studio. This seminar offers a rare opportunity to experiment with layering, color, and the unique mechanics of Riso Printing in an intimate, collaborative studio setting.
Accessibility & Participation
The Studio Seminar is limited to 8 participants.
Open to ages 18+
No prior experience required.
All materials and tools are provided.
Language: English
60 AED
To be added to the waitlist, please email hello@421.online
About the Artist
Diego Mendoza (b. 1988, Mexico City) is an artist and educator specializing in printmaking and Riso printing. He holds a BFA in Painting and Printmaking from Virginia Commonwealth University, Qatar and an MA in Educational Leadership from Framingham State University, USA. He has taught art history, visual arts, literature, and philosophy internationally, including in Mexico, Indonesia, Tanzania, and the UAE. Diego’s practice explores human iconography and the construction of masculinity across cultures and histories. He was part of the 11th cohort of the Salama bint Hamdan Al Nahyan Emerging Artist Fellowship, and his work has been exhibited in the UAE and the US. Diego is the creative lead of Full Special Studio, the UAE’s first commercial Risograph studio supporting local and regional artists.