Risograph Printing a Zine with Chloe Cooper
Saturday 18th July 2026 , 11:00am to 1:00pm
Inspired by comic strips from Thamesmead’s newspapers, join artist Chloe Cooper for a series of two workshops that demonstrate how to create your own comic, and then turn it into a zine.
For our second workshop, local residents and visitors are invited to TACO’s print studio to create a zine that brings together everyone’s comic strips.
We will learn to use the risograph printer, bone folder, paper trimmer and saddle stitcher to print and bind our own zines, inspired by ‘Fred’s Gardening Diary’, the gardening-based comic strip that graced many editions of our local newspaper the Thamesmead Times in the early 90s.
All materials provided – no experience in comic strip creation or gardening is necessary! This workshop is for all ages, and is young-person and family-friendly. Please note:
This workshop is delivered in partnership with TACO! Book a place at our first workshop here. If you can no longer make the event, please reach out to let us know as soon as possible so we can offer your place to someone else.
Location: TACO! Print Studio, 30 Poplar Place, Thamesmead, SE28 8BB
More about Chloe Cooper
Chloe Cooper is an artist and educator. She makes zines, prints, placards and billboards.
You can check out Chloe’s work at www.chloecooper.co.uk or on Instagram @chloecooooooper
Access Information
The TACO! Print Studio is at street level, there is a dropped curb within 3.5 metres from the building. There is free parking on the street outside. Registered service and assistance dogs are welcome.
The main entrance is accessed by a shallow ramp, 23cm deep. The width of the entrance is 70cm. There is a 5.5cm threshold to step over upon entry. Once inside the space, the floors are smooth and step-free throughout. The space comprises a large main room, a kitchen and a small, gender-neutral toilet with a basin. There are two doorways leading to the toilet, the first is 65cm wide, the second 58cm wide. At the front of the main room, there is a long, wooden window-bench with soft cushioning for seating.
Folding plastic chairs with backs and beanbags are available for use. The space has some natural daylight, and fluorescent lighting throughout. Ceilings are low and provide a comfortable audio environment.
For any additional access information and queries, please email pandp@bowarts.com.
