Silly Gooze Citizenship
Silly Gooze Citizenship is a simple way to make Risograph printing more accessible, supported, and actually enjoyable.
It’s for people who want more than sending files off and hoping for the best.
Become a Citizen →
You are not dropped in front of a machine and left to fend for yourself.
What does it cost?
£35 for the year.
That is it.
After that, you pay for your prints as normal, and get 10% off.
This is not a big paywall, a confusing subscription, or one of those setups where you pay a fee and then get charged extra every time you need help.
It is a simple way to get proper support, studio access, and a more human way of making work with us.
Who is it for?
Curious people, artists, designers, and print goblins
who want a more hands-on, supported way to make work.
If you want to learn as you go, test ideas, or figure things out alongside us, this is for you.
Do I need to know what I’m doing?
No.
You do not need to be fluent in print jargon or already know how to prepare everything perfectly. It is not a test, you can arrive as you are with your artwork at the stage it is.
What is the vibe?
Calm, practical, collaborative.
You can ask questions, try things out, and make decisions
without feeling daft.
We’re not here to optimise you.
We’re not here to scale you.
We’re not here to sell you a lifestyle.
We’re here because print belongs to everyone.
You don’t need to become anything here.
10% off print jobs
Supported studio print slots
Help with file prep and print setup
Remote support when you need it
Time to test ideas and make proofs
A more hands-on, less mysterious way to print
What support we can offer
We can help with:
file prep and checking
choosing colours
paper choices
layout questions
understanding layers and overprints
figuring out what’s realistic in the time you’ve booked
talking through ideas if you’re not sure where to start
We’re happy to explain things in plain English, go step by step, and work at a pace that feels manageable.
If you need:
a slower pace
breaks
clearer instructions
time to ask more questions
help deciding what to book
support around access needs
Please, just let us know. We’d much rather make things workable than have you stressing quietly.
A lot of people arrive feeling unsure, underprepared, or like everyone else probably knows more than they do. That is incredibly normal.
You are allowed to learn here.
What to expect when you visit as a Silly Gooze Citizen?
A warm welcome
You don’t need to arrive knowing exactly what you’re doing.
A quick chat first
We’ll usually talk through your idea, files, colours, paper and what’s realistic for the session.
Plain-English support
If you’re new to Riso, we’ll explain things as we go. No design degree required.
A real working studio
Expect machine noise, paper, ink, tea and a bit of print goblin energy.
Room to ask questions
You can take breaks, go at your own pace, and ask as many questions as you need.
No pressure to be perfect
Some people arrive super prepared. Some arrive with mild panic. Both are normal.
Studio access, support when you need it, and discounted printing, a simple way to keep making regularly.
Book a £20 intro session to talk things through properly.
If you go on to become a citizen, we’ll deduct the £20 from your yearly £35 fee.