Burnout is a B***h w/ Relative Opacity


May 6th
1-4 pm

We all know burnout is a bitch. The goal of this workshop
is to facilitate a collaborative conversation
about burnout in the creative world.
In this workshop we will be discussing  Rest Is Resistance: A Manifesto.

This workshop is facilitated by Relative Opacity.

Relative Opacity is a digital safe haven for women and non-binary designers of color who are in need of a design community.
Burnout is a bitch. And when it feels like you are mentally exhausted to work on anything creative, it feels icky. Trust us, we get it !! Running a collective, we experience burnout almost every month if not more. We want to be the best versions of ourselves we can be for our supporters but sometimes that takes a toll on us.

Trying to create and produce work while feeling emotionally and physically drained is really not it. SO let us come together and talk about it while creating something fun (and learn to riso in the process!)

The goal of this workshop is to facilitate a collaborative conversation about burnout in the creative world. What can we do that reminds us of the importance of resting while we actively work? Is our structural environment taking away our option to relax and rest?

In the process of this we will be making a collaborative  2 colors poster or set of posters to take home using the risograph.

All materials are included.









Intro to Riso: Basics

3 hour Private Workshop

Two-color Risograph Printmaking Workshop


What you’ll do:We will demonstrate a test exercise on riso-printing, and go over the basics of risograph techniques & inner workings of the printing process. Then you will be able to create designs here in the studio, or prepare artwork that you've brought. With your artwork ready, you'll be printing your creation.

What you’ll take home:
20 x 2-color 11'‘x17’' prints of your design
Please contact us at secretrisoclub@gmail.com to schedule your workshop after purchasing.




All materials are provided.
Suitable for newcomers & a bit beyond.
Bookings are non-refundable.  Fee applies for date changes unrelated to COVID.




Beyond Basics: 4-Color Poster

3-4 hour Private Workshop

Four-color Risograph Printmaking Workshop


What you’ll do:
We will demonstrate a test exercise on riso-printing, and go over the basics of risograph techniques & inner workings of the printing process. Then you will be able to create designs here in the studio, or prepare artwork that you've brought. With your artwork ready, you'll be printing your poster.

What you’ll take home:
20 x 4-colour 11'‘x17’' prints of your poster 

Please contact us at secretrisoclub@gmail.com to
schedule your workshop after purchasing.



All materials are provided.
Suitable for newcomers & beyond.
Bookings are non-refundable.  Fee applies for date changes unrelated to COVID.






Beyond Basics: 2-Color Zine

5 hour Private Workshop

What you’ll do:
We will demonstrate a test exercise on riso-printing, and go over risograph techniques & inner workings of the printing process. Then you will be able to create designs here in the studio, or prepare artwork that you've brought. With your artwork ready, you'll be printing your zine. You’ll also learn how to collate, fold and finish your zine. Finishing options include stapling or spiral binding.

What you’ll take home:
20 copies x 2-color 5”x8” - 20 page zine

Video call consultation for file setup and color separation pre-workshop.

Please contact us at secretrisoclub@gmail.com to
schedule your workshop after purchasing.




All materials are provided.
Suitable for newcomers & beyond. Some layout/design experience is helpful.
Bookings are non-refundable.  Fee applies for date changes unrelated to COVID.




Gift Certificate

3 hour Private Workshop

Intro to Risograph Printing Workshop


Please pass along our contact info to the gift recipient to book the workshop - workshops@secretrisoclub.com

What you’ll do:
We will demonstrate a test exercise on riso-printing, and go over the basics of risograph techniques & inner workings of the printing process. Then you will be able to create designs here in the studio, or prepare artwork that you've brought. With your artwork ready, you'll be printing your creation.

What you’ll take home:
20 x 2-color 11'‘x17’' prints of your design

*Download Gift Certificate here︎︎︎


Please see workshop notes at the bottom of the page︎︎︎



All materials are provided.
Suitable for newcomers & a bit beyond.
Bookings are non-refundable.  Fee applies for date changes unrelated to COVID.
Gift certificates are non-refundable.





  ︎ FEBRUARY SHOP HOURS: WED 2-7PM ︎ THU 2-7PM.  ︎