The Soapbox: Community Print Shop & Zine Library

Learn how to bind your own book!About this eventThe Sewn Boards Binding, developed by Gary Frost, is a modern version of one of the earliest forms of the codex. This structure has been used to rebind books as a library binding, as a limited-edition binding for new artist works, and as a simple blank book. The book opens flat and is a great structure for beginning bookbinders. Use it as a notebook or sketchbook, a gift, or a model for additional handmade books.About the InstructorErica Honson is an artist, educator, and collaborative printer in Philadelphia, PA. They teach printmaking and

Drop by The Soapbox to print your own poster with woodtype!Come print with us! Each participant will get to set up to 6 words using woodtype, and print 5 copies of their poster to take home. You'll pick out all the letters you need and someone will help get them locked up on the press bed to get everything ready for you to print. Each participant can expect to have a press to themself for 5–10 minutes. Advance registration fee: $20Folks are welcome to drop by and register on the spot; day-of fee is $25