COMMUNITY PRINT & BIND OFFERINGS
The Bindery provides regular public access to the professional equipment, tools and know-how needed to make stellar work on your own.
We support the DIY culture of zine making, letterpress printing, and other empowering projects done on paper and crafted by hand.
After a quick orientation, our shop becomes yours, with daily booking at your fingertips!
Everything you
need to make a zine,
chapbook, artist print, comic... and more!
STEP 1: Quick orientation.
STEP 2: Easily schedule time whenever you like online.
STEP 3: Take lessons with our team if you need extra help along the way.
Self-Service Laser Printing
Cheaper than a copy shop...and higher quality!
Walk-up access to our high resolution Xerox C9060 laser printer/copier (and scanner). This versatile machine is a dream for making everything from simple zines and chapbooks to eye-popping artist prints.
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Sheet sizes up to 13"x26"
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Paper weights up to thick cardstock (129#)
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Simple envelope printing
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Standard copy paper included
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Bring the paper of your dreams!
$5 for 2 hours
Lowest per-print charges around.
$0.07 BW / $0.15 COLOR
Initial orientation required
Ideal for print-ready projects set to go. Laser printing is crisp, clean, and a touch shiny for extra luster. It plays well on textured paper, transparencies, envelopes, and cardstock.
Bindery Makerspace
For crafting books, zines, and more!
Our private and flexible space accommodates various book arts needs. With hand tools and speciality machinery provided, we welcome the community daily. Easy scheduling online for individuals: please reach out for groups.
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Electric paper folder and wire stitcher
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Paper drill and spiral binding punch
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Jacques board shear
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Cast iron nipping press
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Cutting mats and hand tools
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Collection of vintage typewriters
$20 for 2 hours
All tools & equipment included
Expert orientation
(Free but required)
Ideal for folks with prior knowledge, or continuing with their own work after taking one of our classes! Great for large runs of zines, poetry chapbooks... or book/print adjacent work such as collage, illustration, calligraphy and typewriting!
Letterpress Print Shop
Guided Shop Sessions and Open Studio
Guided shop time is for newcomers to letterpress with a project in mind. These 1:1 sessions go over the process together in a private lesson. Once familiar and comfortable, students are granted access to open studio time to come work on new projects of their own.
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Lessons with an expert instructor.
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Vandercook SP-15 access
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Vandercook No. 4 access
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Historic wood and metal type
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Studio ink, supplies & tools
Guided Shop Time: $250 / 3 hours
Letterpress Open Studio: $20 / hour
Ongoing lessons available
Contact us to learn more
Ideal for those with simple projects in mind like a wood type poster or prints from a plate. You bring the design and paper you love: we're here to help. Already familiar with letterpress? Great: reach out to "test out" of guided time.
Private Lessons with our Expert Team
Bookbinding, repair, printing, marbling... etc!
Want to make something but don't know how? That's ok: we do! The Bindery is an education center, not just a work space. Our team helps folks accomplish projects with set goals (or gets you started on the right path).
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Personalized 1:1 instruction
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Evenings and weekends available
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Use of professional tools & equipment
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Makerspace access for "homework"
Starting at $75 / hr
(Plus necessary materials)
Limited availability
Contact us to learn more
