# Event Details - **Event Name**: Riso Poetry Survival Kit - **Event Start and End Date**: Mon, 24 Aug, 2026 at 06:30 pm – Mon, 24 Aug, 2026 at 09:30 pm - **Event Description**: In this workshop choose from a selection of short poems to collage and print a poetry zine.About this EventIn hard times, we turn to poetry to give us the words to explain our feelings, to soothe our grief, and to keep us going. In this workshop, you'll choose from a selection of short poems -- or bring in a favorite of your own -- and assemble a "survival kit" zinethology (zine + anthology) to turn to when you need it, or give to a friend/comrade/lover/family member when they need it. We'll learn how to print an 8-page zine using the scanner bed of the Risograph printer and experiment with collage, drop caps, marginalia and embellishment, registration, legibility, color layering, and the Riso's built-in image-modifying effects. You'll learn how to make a double-sided zine using just the scanner bed and several super-simple ways to bind it if time allows. You'll take home several copies of your little anthology, a charm to offer strength in times both light and heavy.This workshop is suitable for people with zero Risograph printing experience; you will learn the basics of Riso printing. We won't be going too in-depth on the history or various functionalities of the Riso, however, so keep that in mind. This workshop is suitable for anyone looking to deepen their scanner bed Riso printing or poetry reading practice(s). If you bring in a poem to contribute, you'll receive instructions for how big it can be; 20 lines or less is encouraged!$40-$55 Sliding Scale Admission, all materials included.About the instructor:Basil (Gi) Lee (they/them) is a Riso printer, poet, librarian, and Soapbox board member. They consider the Risograph to be an instrument/collaborator and printmaking to be performance. At the core of their work is an appreciation for the way analog media uplifts and empowers people and communities, facilitates the spread of information, and brings joy and style to life. Work and garden updates can be found at earth99language.substack.com. - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/philadelphia/riso-poetry-survival-kit/100001994914918222 - **Event Categories**: fitness, Art, literary-art, Workshops - **Interested Audience**: - total_interested_count: 0 - **Event Highlights**: - Duration: 3 hours - Location: The Soapbox: Community Print Shop & Zine Library - Languages: English ## Ticket Details - **Ticket Price Range**: min: 44.52, max: 60.54, currency: USD ## Event venue details - **city**: Philadelphia - **state**: PA - **country**: United States - **location**: The Soapbox: Community Print Shop & Zine Library - **lat**: 39.9445467 - **long**: -75.21283119999998 - **full address**: The Soapbox: Community Print Shop & Zine Library, 4700 Kingsessing Avenue, Philadelphia, United States ## Event gallery - **Alt text**: Riso Poetry Survival Kit - **Image URL**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events10/banners/38e8eb78cc60f0515ee612fd93401f03e2409ce6d318ec93ddfde7803557db12-rimg-w1200-h1600-dcc3bca9-gmir.jpg?v=1784957814 ## FAQs - **Q**: When and where is Riso Poetry Survival Kit being held? - **A:** Riso Poetry Survival Kit takes place on Mon, 24 Aug, 2026 at 06:30 pm to Mon, 24 Aug, 2026 at 09:30 pm at The Soapbox: Community Print Shop & Zine Library, 4700 Kingsessing Avenue, Philadelphia, United States. - **Q**: Who is organizing Riso Poetry Survival Kit? - **A:** Riso Poetry Survival Kit is organized by The Soapbox: Community Print Shop & Zine Library. - **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me? - **A:** Riso Poetry Survival Kit is ideal for curious learners, students, and skill-builders looking to gain hands-on knowledge and practical expertise in a focused, interactive setting. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in Philadelphia, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. 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