The Soapbox: Community Print Shop & Zine Library

05/30/2026

have you been to PAPER JAM? our FREE monthly paper crafting night? stop by this Monday, June 1 from 6-8! bring collage supplies and make some art in community! try paper weaving, collage, scrapbooking, making greeting cards or paper planes! make some art and a friend :)

MONDAY JUNE 1 6-8pm @ 4700 Kingsessing! FREE!!

05/20/2026

come on over, it’s open hours!

open hours — currently Sunday 1-5pm and Wednesday 6-10pm — are when we open our doors to the public! We invite you to peruse the zine library, ask questions about the studio, see the ever-changing art that hangs on our studio gallery wall, and enjoy the sights and sounds of West Philly’s community printshop—and bring a friend! Come cool off! Interested in looking at zines? Ask anyone where the library is and we’ll point you in the right direction. Curious about starting a membership or even donating? Well first off thank you because we need your support—and also, ask and we’ll get you squared away! Enjoy a few recent shots of the art hanging on our gallery wall—and as always, comment if you see your work so we can tag you!

Happy zine-ing 💗

05/14/2026

🌸 Join our drop-in printing session this Saturday! Learn a new skill, connect with creatives, and support our upcoming move 🎨 Print Your Own Poster with Wood type! $20 in advance -$25 at the door 11 am to 3 pm. Make your mark!

Drop by The Soapbox to print your own poster using wood type from the studio collection! Participants will compose and print up to 6 words

05/11/2026

May workshops, drop-ins, and events! - https://mailchi.mp/phillysoapbox/winter-events-at-the-soapbox-9304574

05/02/2026

we love the studio 📚 ✂️ here are a few views as a document of what will, someday soon, be our former space! we are still working on fundraising to renovate our new studio. our exact move date is still TBD, and depends very much on our community’s support! do you love the Soapbox? are you book arts-curious? maybe a faraway fan? no matter if you’re a regular or first timer, we are SO grateful you’re here!

donations of any size make a big difference. we’re still pushing towards our goal of 50k—and we know we can get there with the support of our amazing Philly community!

donate through the 🔗 in our bio 📖! and please help us get the word out—comment and tell us your favorite printmaking method! take an upcoming workshop! share our posts, spread the word! tell your friends, or come by and visit us next open hours — we’re open Wednesdays 6-10 and Sundays 1-5. There’s still tons going on in the Kingsessing Ave studio—come join the fun.

04/30/2026

WORKSHOP ANNOUNCEMENT!
Are you interested in Riso printing? Longing to create a wearable piece of art or propaganda? Introducing: Riso Buttons! Learn the basics of two-color Risograph printing on a small scale and make Riso-printed pin-back buttons!

You’ll use collage and drawing materials on a template to draft a one or two-color one-inch button. Then, you’ll print your composition using the scanner bed of our beloved Risograph machine, Theresa! Finally, you’ll use a button-maker to put it all together.

Working on a small, circular scale makes you think about composition in a new and exciting way. We’ll think intentionally about details, opacity, texture, legibility, and color layering. Collage materials provided, but if you have photos, text, etc you want to see in button form, bring it!

Make a wearable piece of art (or propaganda!) while learning the basics of Riso!

Details:
📅 May 14 (Thurs)
🕰️ 6:30-9:30pm
🗺️ 4700 Kingsessing (the soapbox’s studio)
🧍 taught by new volunteer board member Basil
🔗 in bio to see our calendar
😊 taking a workshop helps support us as we fundraise to move!

04/27/2026

As you know, we are moving to a new studio this summer. There will be 14 studios for rent in this new space, organized around a central "town square." Interested in renting a private studio in the new space? Please fill out this Interest Form!

We're thrilled by your interest in sharing space at the Soapbox at 4542 Baltimore Ave! Click here to review the floorplan and rates — download the PDF to be able to zoom in to see the labels for the various studio areas (the quality is limited in the browser). Rent includes utilities and 24/7 acce...

04/22/2026

Join us for our Riso workshops! We have tickets available for our Friday night workshop right now!

04/18/2026

Hi All! We are having our members artwork up in the walls at Loco Pez in West Philly starting Sunday the 19th until the 26th! Join us at the opening reception in April 19th from 5 pm to 7 pm!

04/15/2026

🌞 spring is springing 🥵 in an intense way, and we are OPEN for wednesday open hours tonight, 6-10pm! come visit our cozy zine library and check out the ever-shifting wall of prints! see you soon :) 🌷

for extra clarity: while YES we are moving later in the year, we currently are very much still in the 4700 Kingsessing Ave location! come visit us here—so you can say you remember when!

our entrance is around the side of the building down the ramp! our door is (literally) open (till it cools off)