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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.

Applications now closed. Please get in touch if you’d like to hear more about how to get involved! 

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: Saturday 4th April 2025 [tba]

  • 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.