Riso Books Workshop: Japanese Stab Binding

Join us for a joyful day of Riso printing and book-making, where we’ll be creating totally unique, totally personalised sketchbooks or note pads.

You’ll start by designing and Riso printing your own cover, then learn the Japanese Stab Binding technique to bring it all together. The result? A super satisfying, handmade book – perfect for gifting, or keeping for yourself for daily doodles, notes and so much more.

This workshop usually has 3 to 4 participants, so you can have 1:1 time with our team and really get to grips with learning the skills.

You’ll leave with:

📓 A fully bound, soft cover, approximately 200mm x 130mm book

🪿 A single colour Riso-printed cover plus spares to make more at home

📖 New skills in binding you can apply again

All materials, studio access, and snacks included. No experience needed – just bring your love for stationery, a sense of fun, and some lunch.

Important information about dates:

We are currently working on our 2026 calendar, and will be able to publish workshop dates as soon as we are settled in our new studio. Until then, you can purchase a workshop voucher (for yourself or as a gift), and get advanced access once we publish these dates! Our calendar will include at least 3 Riso Book Workshops, so there will be plenty of availability.

We use a sliding scale pricing model to keep Risograph printing accessible while fairly compensating our studio and artists. Choose the price that fits your situation—no need to provide proof, we trust you to choose honestly.

£55 - Supported Price: If finances are tight, choose the lower end of the scale.

£65 - Standard Price: If you can pay the full rate comfortably, choose this option.

£75 - Pay It Forward: If you’re able, paying at the higher end helps fund lower-cost spots for others.

Purchase a voucher