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COMMUNITY PRINT SHOP & BINDERY OFFERINGS

The Bindery provides regular public access to the professional equipment, tools and know-how needed to make stellar work on your own.

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We support the DIY culture of zine making, letterpress printing, and other empowering projects done on paper and crafted by hand.

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After a quick orientation, our shop becomes yours, with daily booking at your fingertips!

MAKE IT YOURSELF!

Ready to get printing, binding, and creating? Our shop is here for you daily. Just schedule below.

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Orientation is required for newcomers. Please be sure to review the details before booking.

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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.

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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.

  • Sheet sizes up to 13"x26"
  • Paper weights up to thick cardstock (129#)
  • Booklet printing for zines.
  • Standard copy paper included
  • 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, sticker sheets, and cardstock.

Bindery Makerspace

For crafting books, zines, and more!

Our 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.

  • Electric paper folder and wire stitcher
  • Paper drill and spiral binding punch
  • Paper guillotine & Jacques board shear
  • Cast iron nipping press
  • Cutting mats and hand tools
  • 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.

  • Lessons with an expert instructor.
  • Vandercook SP-15 access
  • Vandercook No. 4 access
  • Historic wood and metal type
  • 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).

  • Personalized 1:1 instruction
  • Evenings and weekends available
  • Use of professional tools & equipment
  • Makerspace access for "homework"
Starting at $75 / hr
(Plus necessary materials)

Limited availability

Contact us to learn more

Ideal for short term projects with set goals (roughly 2 to 10 hours). Fix a specific book; print 100 posters, make a run of chapbooks. We're here to help guide you.
Private lessons

*Looking for Risograph Access?
The Riso program in the building is provided by our colleagues, bearbear.

Check out their Riso Open Studio page for all the details!

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