Cubitt Community Press - Open House - FEBRUARY

We’re opening our press! Come meet the Cubitt risograph and learn how to make a simple, two-color, A3 poster using our new printer. These sessions are completely FREE to join, and you will get to take away 5 copies of your work!

This is the printer’s last month at Cubitt (at least for now) - so it's your last chance to use it if you haven’t yet had the chance!

We're especially interested in making this resource available to Islington-based community groups and social justice organisations who want to resource their work through printing and publishing. 

Children and adults are welcome to come (and it’s an activity everyone can get involved in!) but all young people under 18 must be accompanied by an adult. For family bookings, please ensure that every member planning to participate has a ticket! 

HOW TO BOOK: 

We will run 3 x 1.5-hour sessions throughout the day, please book for one session only. 

Session 1: 12:00 - 1:30 PM 

Session 2: 1:45 - 3:15 PM 

Session 3: 3:30 - 5:00 PM

What is a Risograph Printer?
Riso machines are built for fast and affordable printing. Using a stencil-based process and vibrant inks, they create prints that fall between silkscreen and photocopies! Historically, Riso machines have been widely used by schools, churches, and activist groups to mass-produce posters, flyers, pamphlets, and small books. They work well with both text, images and hand-made illustrations. 

What is Cubitt’s Community Press? 

Cubitt is building on Islington’s history of radical publishing with plans to create a community press—a space to share stories, document alternative histories, and support social justice projects. We believe in owning the tools of creation and making things happen in and for our communities. We’re still in a pilot process and trying things out to see what sticks. Join us - if you’re interested or want to know more about using the printer, email Anahí: [email protected]