Print Night at the Laundromat, Photographed

Our Thursday print night moved to the laundromat back room while the shop floor was repainted. Here is what it looked like.

Doors opened at six and the first person was already waiting with a folder of originals. By seven, both copiers were running, the paper cutter had a queue, and someone had put the kettle on without being asked.

Most people came to print, but a surprising number came just to sit at the long table and fold. There is something about a room full of people making small things that makes everyone quieter and kinder.

We ran out of long staples at nine and toner at half past. Next time we buy double of both, which is what we said last time.

Everything in this post works just as well at a library copier or a corner copy shop. You don't need a studio, just a flat table and about an hour.

We keep a guest book by the door. Some people write their name, some write a poem, and one person drew the entire floor plan of the shop from memory. It is the best zine we have never printed.