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the printing press



The Printing Press is a creative programme led by artist and zine maker Zoe Thompson, where young people will work collaboratively to create a new voice in alternative publishing and design a new community newspaper. You will take part in design workshops, learn how to use a Risograph printer with Page Masters and plan an event to launch the very first issue.

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Meeting regularly, participants curate and publish a newspaper, plan an event, and develop a creative practice grounded in community, care, and curiosity 🗞️ 📣 🌟




︎︎︎WHAT YOU’LL DO:


  • Be mentored and supported by Zoe Thompson: artist and creative director of sweet-thang zine and the wider SOUNDS LiKE CHAOS team
  • Build a network of young creatives
  • Participants meet in person 2-3 times a month from November to April. These sessions will include regular group  meetings, as well as two Risograph printing workshops and event-planning sessions with the SLC marketing and production team
  • Manage and co-curate an event by the end of the programme, to celebrate the launch of the Newspaper issue



︎︎︎WHAT YOU’LL LEARN:


  • How to design and curate a printed publication
  • The Risograph printing process
  • Develop your passion for design, editing and producing with expertise from artists/sector leaders
  • Develop a community of peer support with people who share your interest in the arts and connection with a community of fellow writers and artists
  • Develop your designing and critical skills
  • Gain experience in organising and curating an event in Lewisham
  • Build confidence in your voice and opinions about your passion


︎︎︎WHO YOU ARE:


  • Aged 15-25
  • Have a passion for design, journalism and amplifying youth voices
  • Open-minded, enthusiastic, ready to try something new and challenge yourself
  • Willing to explore what it means to be an active member of a creative community
  • Committed to the programme
  • No need for prior qualifications

We work in an inclusive way, supporting young people from all backgrounds to reach their full artistic potential.



︎︎︎ HOW TO APPLY:


  • Please fill in the Application form
  • Note: you are welcome to submit a film/audio recording of your answers to the four questions which ask you to talk about yourself and why you would benefit from this programme in the form
  • We believe in the power of radical care: we meet people where they are at with tailored resources that celebrate our differences. 
  • If you have any other special access requirements relating to the application process or programme, please get in touch! Email info@soundslikechaos.com with ‘SLC Printing Press application’ in the subject line





︎︎︎SCHEDULE:



  • The SLC Printing Press programme 2025-26 will take place at The Albany in Deptford in our Container workspace.                                                                                                                                     Two sessions will take place at PageMasters Risograph studios based in Lewisham Shopping Centre. 

  • Timings:
    • Sessions are on Wednesdays 5:00pm - 7:30 pm 
    • First session will be Wednesday 26th November 2025
    • PageMasters Risograph workshops will be on Wednesday 3rd & 10th December 4:00pm – 7:30pm

  • Launch event: Wednesday 1st April 2025

  • Evaluation and feedback session: Wednesday 8th April 2025


︎︎︎TRAVEL COSTS:



We can provide up to £5 travel expenses per session. If you have any further requirements, please let us know via the Application form.