The Soapbox: Community Print Shop & Zine Library

Celebrate the Soapbox's last day at our 4700 Kingsessing Ave location!We’re officially closing our doors at 4700 Kingsessing – but not without having a party first! If you’ve made hundreds of prints at the Soapbox or if it’s your first time, all are welcome! This party is free for all to attend (though any donations support our reopening). We invite folks to bring food and drink (potluck style but no worries if you can’t bring anything), make a mini print, and enjoy hanging out in the space for the last time. We’ll also have some prints for sale and a

Learn the basics of twining with reed and take home a small finished basket!In this introductory basketry workshop, you will learn the basics of twining with reed. Students will learn one way to start a base, build up walls, and will leave the workshop with a finished small basket!Please note: Masking is now encouraged, but optional in the studio space. Individuals who feel uncomfortable using the space with others unmasked, whether for health or any other reason, are welcome to request mask wearing while they are using the studio space.About the instructor: Olivia Caro is print and textile artist with

Come learn how to carve a linocut print and print some patches! You'll learn the tips and tricks of how to carve and print a linoleum blockCome learn how to carve a linocut print and print some patches! You'll learn the tips and tricks of how to carve and print a linoleum block print patch from start to finish with Philly printmaker Charlotte Holt. No experience necessary. We will go over how to transfer your drawing to the block, how to carve your block, and finally how to print your patches by hand and on the press. You will leave

In this one day workshop, students will learn the basics of sewing books by creating a series of simple sewn structures.In this one day workshop, students will learn the basics of sewing books by creating a series of simple sewn structures. Beginning with a single signature pamphlet, students will learn the basics of folding and sewing. We will build on that simple structure, making two signature pamphlets before exploring different types of covers. Finally, we will fold a simple slip case to keep them all together. Students will leave the workshop with four completed book structures and the basic knowledge

Help the Soapbox prepare for our upcoming move! Volunteer alongside our wonderful community to organize / pack our studio areas & supplies!Hi wonderful Soapbox community; it's almost time for the studio to move to our new home on Baltimore Ave! Thank you so much for your ongoing support and excitement about our moving efforts, here's a chance to help out in a big way!! Join us any time between 10-4pm on our upcoming Volunteer Work Days; Saturday June 20th, Saturday July 11th, and Saturday July 18th. If you're available please stop by on a day or two to lend your

Drop by The Soapbox to print your own poster using wood type from the studio collection! Participants will compose and print up to 6 wordsDrop by The Soapbox to print your own poster using wood type from the studio collection! Each participant will get to compose up to 6 words using moveable wood type, and print 5 copies of their poster to take home. You’ll be guided through selecting and setting type, and then locking up on the press to print. After setting type, each participant can expect to have a press to themself for 5–10 minutes. This is a