Self-publishing: Book Production

November 2nd, 22nd & 23rd 
1-5pm
max. 4 participants

This workshop can be booked in a group setting (see dates) or in 3 individual sessions for which we set dates once we discussed your project.
Please note that the fee for the individual sessions do not include material costs for the final production.

find a detailed schedule below

This workshop has a focus on production and experimentation, from file prep to final product. Make your own book—start to finish—in 3 sessions.
Design, print, bind, embellish, and walk out with a finished edition in hand.
20 riso colors. A table full of binding tools. Your ideas & our support
A hands-on, fully guided book production experience in our studio!

If you are still in the conceptual stages of your project, please see Self-publishing consultation.

What will I learn?
You will learn how to realise your publication idea, how to print, fold and bind it. You will be involved in the process every step of the way. Expect a deep dive into paper qualities, the economics of self-publishing, riso-printing advice and feedback on your concept.

Who is this for?
For anyone who has a clear vision of a publication they want to realise with our guidance. Participants should be comfortable using Photoshop and InDesign and have taken one of our Riso workshops before (or have other prior riso experience). We will strategise your project based on your knowledge and abilities. If you would like to work without a computer, get in touch.

What should I bring?
Please bring a dummy for your project and a laptop with Photoshop / Indesign installed. You should come with a clear vision for your project. If you need some guidance in the conceptual phase and in creating a dummy for your project, please book a self-publishing consultation beforehand.

What do I take home?
Your own publication in an edition of 20. Included in the workshop are 3 sheets A3, printed in up to 4/4 colors plus the cover material. If you have a bigger scope in mind (more pages or higher edition), please get in touch. We will charge additional material costs and time on top.

Schedule

Consultation 1
Send us your project outline and idea latest two weeks before our first meeting. We will send you a detailed email with questions you should address until then.

Session 1
November 2nd, 12-4pm
bring your dummy from Artist Book Workshop I or what you have prepared at home, all of your finished content (such as text, photos and artworks)

• Discussing printing colors, paper choices, format and color separations
  
• setting up templates on InDesign and discussing file-prep
  
• Planning printing schedule for Session 2

Consultation 2
Send your finished files per email 5 days before Session 2, so we can check them for errors and give you feedback.

Session 2
November 22nd, 12-4pm
bring your finished printing files

• Printing together
  
• Planning a binding schedule for Session 3

Session 3
November 23rd, 12-4pm
bring additional materials you might want to use and a big enough bag to take all your books home :)

• Binding the Your Books
  
• Reflecting on the last two weeks and saying goodbye

Additional Notes
In order to finish your full project, you need to be able to attend all dates. We won't be able to offer alternative dates for individuals.
The workshop fee includes the double-sided 4-colored printing of up to 3 DIN A3 sheets + cover-paper. Included binding options are: coil, comb, staples, loop-staples, pamphlet-stitch, eyelets, clips, thread-binding, japanese binding, glue, box-making or anything imaginable with the materials that are available. You are free to bring in additional materials. You may expand the complexity of your project (f.e. hardcover binding, additional printing, or custom colors) for an additional fee, to cover the extra material and time that your production will take