Steph Ford Studio is a one-woman risograph print studio based in Vancouver, Canada on the unceded territories of the Coast Salish Peoples, including the territories of the Sḵwx̱wú7mesh (Squamish), Stó:lō and Səl̓ílwətaʔ/Selilwitulh (Tsleil-Waututh), and xʷməθkʷəy̓əm (Musqueam) Nations. Offering workshops, printing services and open access for DIY printing. The studio invites you to explore the hands-on art of risograph printing in a welcoming and inclusive environment.
JOIN THE CLUB
The snail mail zine club is all about bringing zinesters together! Once a month we get together, make some zines, share some zines and talk about zines (we talk about other stuff too).
Next meeting: TBD
THEME: Zines in the Wild
The studio is small so space is limited, please RSVP to join the club!
WORKSHOPS
Every month Steph Ford Studio hosts several workshops teaching people how Risograph printing works while giving them the tools to make their own artwork that they get to take home at the end of the class. All materials are provided and each workshop is open to all skill levels.
Intro to Riso:
1.5ish hour session to learn, create and print
Participants will get a brief overview of what Riso is and how it works before creating their own unique post card using analog techniques. As a group we will decide on the 2 colours we will use and print everything together.
Perfect for those who love to explore and learn new skills!
Riso 101:
3ish hour session to learn, create and print
A deep dive into everything Riso! Participants use analog techniques to create awesome 2-colour posters while getting hands on printing experience.
Perfect for (but not limited to) those who are interested in working with Riso and incorporating it into their practice!
Zine Making:
3ish hour session to learn, create, print and fold
Along with learning about Riso and how it works, participants will also learn how to create and execute an 8-page zine while getting hands-on printing experience in the process!
Perfect for new and seasoned zinesters alike!
DIY PRINTING
Got a project fit for Riso?
Book studio time online and come print in person
Bring your project to life on the studio’s resident Riso printer, Betty!
Every session is supervised by Steph who is there to help with printing, trouble shooting and answering any questions you have.
So get your files ready and let’s get printing!
Print Services
Send in your files, then lay back and relax while Steph does the rest!
WHAT’S RISO?
It's fast, it’s cool and it’s eco-friendly!
Riso is a unique printing process that merges the vibe of screen printing with the ease of photocopying. These machines are made for high-volume printing, but because they print just one colour at a time each print is one-of-a-kind
PRINTS ◉ ZINES ◉ STATIONARY ◉ AND MORE
SHOP IN PERSON
Steph Ford Studio is always participating in various markets
and festivals!
In-person sees it first (usually). New products are often launched at markets before they make it to the online shop.
IN STORE
Rath Art Supplies
Greeting Cards
Slice of Life Gift Shop
Various prints, zines, cards and more!
