Isle of Riso

Happy New Year from Sketchbook Club ✨

We only ran a handful of Sketchbook Clubs this year, but even in that short time, it became clear that there was something worth nurturing here.

It’s a monthly meet-up where people arrive with sketchbooks, sit down, and give themselves permission to draw without needing a reason or an outcome. Some pages feel good, some feel a bit awkward. All of it is welcome. It’s about giving yourself time that doesn’t need to be productive. Time where making something small is enough

A huge thank you to for hosting us so warmly. It already feels like the right home for this kind of gathering, and the final session of the year, complete with the most delicious vegan gingerbread and mince pies, felt like a perfect way to close things out.

Looking ahead, we’re really excited to say that Sketchbook Club will run monthly throughout 2026. Same gentle pace, same welcoming energy, same intention to make space for creativity.

If you’re craving a slower start to the year, you’ll find all the new dates listed in the link in our bio alongside Drink and Draw.

We’d love to see you at the table.

✨ Upcoming Events ✨

As part of our landmark Isle of Riso exhibition at Inverness Creative Academy, we’re hosting a series of vibrant, community-focused workshops and events throughout July and August. Whether you’re a total beginner or a seasoned creative, there’s something for everyone, all rooted in the joy of Risograph printing.

🗓️ Check our full calendar and book online via the links in our bio

🌸 DEMO DAY – MAKE YOUR OWN POSTCARD
Saturday 5 July & Saturday 2 August
1:00 – 4:00 PM
📍 Assembly Hall, Inverness Creative Academy
🎟 Free
Drop in, say hello, and create your very own postcard using our Risograph machine. Quick, fun, and totally beginner-friendly. No drawing skills required!

🍷 DRINK & DRAW HOSTED BY ISLE OF RISO
Friday 11 July & Friday 8 August
7:00 – 9:30 PM
📍 Workshop Space, Inverness Creative Academy
🎟 £5 (includes all materials)
Our cult-fave monthly creative hangout! No experience necessary. Just BYOB and join us for a night of drawing games, doodles, and good vibes.

🎨 RISOGRAPH 101: PRINT YOUR OWN ARTWORK
Saturday 19 July
1:30 – 5:00 PM
📍 Workshop Space, Inverness Creative Academy
🎟 Pay What You Can
Learn the basics of Risograph printing and walk away with 20 of your own two-colour A3 prints. All materials included

🌿 ECO PRINT & RISOGRAPH MONOTYPE WORKSHOP (with )
Sunday 20 July
1:00 – 5:00 PM
📍 Workshop Space, Inverness Creative Academy
🎟 £30
A beautiful blend of botany and printmaking. Forage for natural materials, experiment with monotype using repurposed Riso inks, and create one-of-a-kind printed pieces.

🌙 CLOSING NIGHT: ARTIST TALKS & CREATIVE SESSION
Saturday 16 August
6:30 – 9:00 PM
📍 Assembly Hall, Inverness Creative Academy
🎟 SIGN UP TBC - SAVE THE DATE
Join us for a special night of Highland artist talks, collaborative making, and relaxed celebration. The perfect send-off for the exhibition.

📍 All events take place at:
Inverness Creative Academy
Midmills Building, Stephen’s Street, Inverness IV2 3JP

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