An introduction to the risograph, where attendees will be introduced to the machine and the bindery. In addition, we will look at and discuss printed matter, walk through basic file setup, and converting paper to size for projects. We will end by collaboratively making a design object. Book risograph orientation here.
Small Works
has open studio 3 days a week, an orientation to the space once a month, host 4 residents a year, and has 4 events called "Viewings" a year. We also host classes for groups of designers and artists when asked. For information about what is the best for you, feel free to send an email along. If you're looking for templates, notes, videos, and other links check out theresources
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Orientation
Before booking open studio, you will have to attend an orientation to the space. This orientation is designed to aquaint attendees with the equipment in the space, and answer questions about best practices for printing.
Risograph
$50
Letterpress
$50
An introduction to the letterpress equipment, which includes a platen and cylinder press. Attendees will be aquainted with the presses and the bindery. We will discuss how to set up for projects, ideas about printing from movable type and from plates, proper set up and clean up of preses, and and how to distribute a project when finished. We will end with all attendees will printing on both presses. Book letterpress orientation here.
Open Studio
Use the space for up to 3 hours at a time to work on personal projects using the Risograph, Letterpress, or Bindery equipment. Best for projects that can be completed in a day or weekend. A $5 deposit will go towards your printing balance.
Risograph
$5
Come to the space ready to print with finished print-ready files and the materials needed. For complicated projects, make a plan or list that details the printing process. You can find the current color chart here. If there are special accommodations needed, reach out ahead of time to let us know. Book risograph open studio time here.
Letterpress
$5
Be sure to have a good idea of what you’ll be printing and your materials. If you are setting type by hand, make sure that you have good sketches of your layout. If using a plate or photopolymer, make sure the plate is in hand before booking open studio. If there are special accommodations needed, reach out ahead of time to let us know. Book letterpress open studio time here.
Classes
For groups of people who want specific instrucion on the machines, want to know how to best approach printing for design or for art, or just want a specific aspect of the practice explained in greater detail, classes can be provided. You can find a form here, fill it out with what you're looking to make, and include examples if you have any.
Cost Per Person
$50
Viewings
Once a quarter we will invite a guest to visit the space to share their collection of printed matter. It is free for attendees, and the printed matter is able to be handled by guests. Held informally, the guest can speak as little or as long as they would like, and the attendees may ask questions freely. Guests are paid $100 for two hours of their time. If this is something you are intereseted in, reach out to us via email.
Cost Per Person
Free
Residency
Four times a year we will accept residents for the shop, with two spaces for a week, and two spaces for two weeks. Residents will have access to the space and presses each day of the residency from 10am–4pm. The shop will also provide supplies realated to printing and binding of works.
One Week
$15 Application
The one week residency is reccomended for persons who are already familiar with the equipment or are from the metro detroit area. The residency is a week and a day long, starting on a Sunday and ending on a Sunday. Residents will recieve training on the presses if needed, visits from local artists or designers, and be invited to dinner with guests. Resulting works created will be photographed and shared with residents. Once residency will be given during the winter months, and one during the summer months, but dates can be flexible as needed. Find materials to apply here.
Two Week
$15 Application
The two week residency is reccomended for persons who are traveling from abroad, or have less experience with the equipment. The residency is two weeks and a day long, starting on a Sunday and ending on a Sunday. Residents will recieve training on the presses if needed, visits from local artists or designers, and be invited to dinner with guests. Resulting works created will be photographed and shared with residents. One residency will be given late spring, and another in late summer, but dates can be flexible as needed. Find materials to apply here.