The Soapbox: Community Print Shop & Zine Library

The Soapbox is saddened by the recent passing of Philadelphia printmaker and educator, Alexander (Sasha) Kirillov, on May 26. Alex's support, enthusiasm, and skill played a critical role over the last few years as we built out our space at 4700 Kingsessing Ave. As owner of Stonefox Editions, he moved presses for us before our studio had walls, and enthusiastically returned to move them again as our church basement developed into a community printshop. He was an invaluable re...source for care of and acquiring equipment, including an AB Dick 360 Offset Press he generously donated from his own studio. Alex taught in the MFA Book Arts and Printmaking program at the University of the Arts, serving most recently as Interim Director. We had the privilege of working with him to navigate the challenges of this past year, and he collaborated with us to create opportunities for his students. Alex modeled the very best traits of an active and engaged community member. We will remember him for his generosity, his depth of knowledge, and his infectious enthusiasm for all things print. (The photos we have from Soapbox press moves reflect Alex always on the move.) A memorial will be held Thursday evening, June 3, at the Icebox Gallery at Crane Arts. Further information can be found on Stonefox Editions Instagram page: @stonefoxeditions

Champion creativity and healing in our community and consider donating to The Soapbox this spring. https://crm.bloomerang.co/HostedDonation

Papermaking at home, online 6/21 and 6/23. Take this two-part workshop with Heather Steckler and learn how to recycle junk-mail into gorgeous handmade paper at home! This workshop is open to all levels of experience. Don't miss it! https://www.eventbrite.com/e/papermaking-at-home-tickets-15... #papermaking #papercraft #workshop #thingstodoinphiladelphia #zinemaking #communityprintshop #makers #phillysoapbox

Join Soapbox artist and workshop instructor Joanna Hutchinson online for the 100,000 folds community sculpture project on June 17 to collectively mourn and honor those lost to the coronavirus pandemic in the United States. Co-sponsored by The Rotunda. https://www.eventbrite.com/e/100000-folds-a-collaborative-s https://100thousandfolds.com... #thingstodoinphiladelphia #handmade #phillysoapbox

Spotted along Baltimore Ave by Clark Park - flier for zine makers #clarkpark #comicszine #artzine #fashionzine #zinester #zinemaking #zinefest #thingstodoinphiladelphia #phillysoapbox

The Soapbox currently organizes the Philly Zine Fest, the longest-running small press fair in Philadelphia, bringing together zine creators and enthusiasts from the local community and beyond to exhibit, trade, buy, and sell zines, comics, and other DIY creations. Check out this year’s virtual fest at phillyzinefest.org, and empower our community to create wherever they are by supporting The Soapbox’s IMPRESS 2020 Fundraiser -- featuring a raffle and hand printed items for sale, now through December 1 at donate.phillysoapbox.org. #PZF2020

Zine Making for Tweens and Teens! Tomorrow as part of Philly Zine Fest -- all online. Free to participate. Sign up links at www.phillyzinefest.org and www.phillysoapbox.org. Facilitator Linnea is a zine maker and facilitator of classes and workshops for people of all ages. With a focus on anti-racism and playful self-inquiry, they teach in a variety of settings and helped start the Philly Teen Zine Collective. Full bio, alongside our full presentation details and other ways to participate, on www.phillyzinefest.org.

Philly Zine Fest is tomorrow online!

Just a taste of this Saturday's Philly Zine Fest online program. Join us this Saturday; register at the link in our bio. Philly Zine Fest 2020 is co-hosted by The Soapbox and The Rotunda. Found out more about FORTUNE at https://printingfortunes.info/ ------------ #PZF2020 @phillyzinefest @the_rotunda_philly @manyfortunes #zine #zines #zinefest #artpublication #collectivestorytelling #resilience

Join 100,000 Folds in honoring and mourning COVID-19 victims through origami. This community sculpture project is folding 100,000 pieces of paper - one for each of the first 100,000 deaths in the United States from the pandemic. During this event, gather virtually with artist Joanna Hutchinson to learn to make the folded pieces, and build community while folding with others. The folded paper units will be assembled into larger sculptures to be displayed in Philadelphia upon c...ompletion, when it is safe to do so. Participants in this online folding session will get a sneak preview of some of the plculpture. Participants will receive a package of 45 custom cut sheets of paper to fold during this event, sent to the mailing address provided through the USPS. After the event, participants are asked to send their folded work to the artist by USPS. This online event requires students to have a device to join the class with reliable internet access. If you are interested in participating in the project, but not the online event, you can sign up to work independently at 100thousandfolds.com. Co-hosted with The Rotunda. See more

We're glad to be bringing people together to create this fall, and in the months ahead:

Join us for an online crit on November 11/13! Sign up via our bio!

Today we’re launching our one-month fall fundraiser! All month you can support the Soapbox’s work empowering our community wherever they are with raffle prizes and hand printed items for sale. Make a gift now through December 1 at donate.phillysoapbox.org.

Check out Soapbox member Kah Yangni and instructor Candy Gonzalez talking about their beautiful murals in LOVE Park as part of To the Polls on the Art Ignites Change podcast!

Philly Zine Fest Online is 11-7! Please cheack out phillyzinefest.org for more information! #comicszine #artzine #fashionzine #zinester #zinemaking #zinefest #thingstodoinphiladelphia #zineworkshop #communityprintshop #makers #crafting #thingstodoinphiladelphia #artistsoninstagram #instaart #handmade #crafts #design #giftideas #zinefest #

Introduction to Watercolor: Architectural Exploration Online Workshop 11/14! Link in out bio! In this two hour watercolor lesson, students will be taught how to paint a beautiful Parisian rooftop. ... #communityprintshop #makers #crafting #thingstodoinphiladelphia #artistsoninstagram #instaart #handmade #crafts #design #typography #watercolor See more

Join out Mail Art Exchange! Link in our bio! #communityprintshop #makers #crafting #thingstodoinphiladelphia #artistsoninstagram #instaart #handmade #crafts #design #giftideas

Workshop on Nov 1st! Check our webpage for the info~ Illustrative text is a powerful form of art. Animating that text can take your message to the next level. This workshop will introduce you to this technique, introducing you to Procreate 5 on an iPad or tablet. Artist Dre Grigoropol will take you through the entire process, from start to finish. Participants will work through exercises to get you inspired, learn Dre's tips and tricks to speed up your workflow, discuss ea...sy ways to find inspiration, and learn how to save your animation so you can post it to a website, Facebook, or Instagram. This class is perfect for beginners, as well as those looking for inspiration. Participants are asked to have their own tablet and stylus, and to ProCreate 5 before the class. This online class requires students to have a device to join the class with reliable internet access. #.gif #animation #communityprintshop #makers #crafting #thingstodoinphiladelphia #artistsoninstagram #instaart #handmade #crafts #design #typography #strengthinletters See more