About RISO Studio Arts
RISO Studio Arts is an official North American distributor and service provider for RISO Kagaku products, specializing in art and education sectors. We offer both new and used RISO printers, supplies, and provide special payment plans for schools, nonprofits, and art/design studios.
In addition to equipment sales and services, Riso Studio Arts engages in promoting RISO-based art programs in educational institutions, aiming to empower the next generation of artists. We help school districts identify product packages that qualify for Prop 28 federal grant funds. Read more about RISO Art Programs in K-12 and Higher Education Here.
Our Locations
LA: 955 Venice Blvd. Los Angeles, CA 90015
PDX:
From our Flagship Locations in Los Angeles and Portland, we offer both beginner and advanced RISO printing workshops, open studio time, and in-store pick up for our online store ( store.risostudioarts.com ), where we sell RISO Art supplies and compatible accessories, consumables, and inks. We also sell RISO art prints/books and educational resources. You may Book a showroom tour to browse what we have to offer, or book a workshop to learn RISO for the first time! If you have taken an intro to risography workshop with us, or are already an experienced risographer–you may become a studio member or book open studio time with us.
Both of our locations have the following equipment available for use by studio renters & members:
- x2 Risograph Duplicator (MH9450 dual drum & SF9450 single drum)
- 12 color drum cylinders (cross-compatible with both machines):
- black
- violet
- fluo pink
- bright red
- sunflower
- yellow
- green
- light teal
- mint
- blue
- metallic gold
- light grey
- x1 GOCCOPRO QS2536 + supplies/accessories
- x1 MiScreen A4 + supplies/accessories
We encourage folks to bring their own paper, but we also have paper available for in-studio only use, for $0.11-$0.27 per sheet.
Our Services
- RISO Machine Sales (Wholesale Distributor & Local Dealer)
- RISO Machine Maintenance & Repair
- RISO Art Workshops, Open Studio Time & Studio Memberships
- Online RISO Art Supply/Book Store
- Live RISO Duplicator/Screenprinting for events
- Contract/Commission RISO Printing
- Space Rental for Community Workshops/Events
We are ready to meet you at any level of your journey in RISO printing! Whether you're just starting out, are considering opening up your own printshop/art program, or need help sourcing a special machine part or ink color...
UCLA
“Riso Studio Arts has gone far and above with its amazing team. Albert and Jun have been a tremendous help and a huge resource for UCLA’s Digital Media Arts. Our RISOs have created an amazing community across UCLA departments. We have other departments coming to use our RISOs for either class projects or events. Which has culminated into a creative community and has been a bridge building tool for our departments here at UCLA.The Studio Arts team has been such a valuable partnership for us, they have not only supported our machines but they have done workshops for our Print staff and Faculty. I can’t stop recommending them to other departments and other schools.”
–Israel Gutierrez
Print Lab Supervisor, UCLA
ArtCenter College of Design
“The Riso Studio Arts team has been thoughtful and patient with us from the beginning. Due to the size of the college, we had to make changes throughout negotiating for a proper space on campus. We wanted to dedicate a space for the risograph and Makers Lab. We had custom-made cabinetry for the ink drums and other equipment. Albert and his team were so thoughtful that they dropped off a drum so we could have precise measurements. Since we acquired the risograph duplicator, Jun has been generous with her time and expertise. She often helps us at a moment’s notice. When we confront difficulties, she spends time with us to problem solve. It was incredible to have her help us. She was an alum of the college and understood our system very well...We expect the risograph community at ArtCenter will continue to grow. Someday, we hope to acquire a second or even a third duplicator to support our creative community”
– Bonnie Lee
Sr. Illustration Coordinator, ArtCenter
USC (Roski School of Art & Design)
"Riso Studio Arts has proven to be the most responsive, reliable, and trustworthy vendor I have ever worked with. They are always there when needed with an honest opinion and professional support. The Studio Arts team’s passion for Riso duplicators in Arts applications is contagious and their mission to promote Riso in California school districts and universities is something to admired.
The Riso placed at USC Roski School of Art and Design in 2016 has been a very popular tool with all students."
– Hayk Avetisyan
IT Manager, USC
Saddleback College
“RISO Studio Arts has generously provided not only RISOgraph printers and inks for Saddleback College but most importantly they have supported our learning curve with technical support and connected us to the vibrant creative network of local and international RISOgraph print studios. Since meeting at the 2018 California STEAM Symposium we have worked together on bringing RISOgraph to our campus.
It has been used by multiple foundation art courses such as 2D Design and Color Theory as well as advanded Printmaking courses. We have also used the RISOgraph for interdisciplinary collaborations with our Anthropology and History departments and expect to continue expanding our publishing projects into other disciplines and with the local community. Our relationship with RISO Studio Arts has increased our capacity for student expression and engagement and I look forward to the incredible work ahead of us!“
– Erin O'Shea
Professor of Visual Arts
