Ditch the faceless uploads and
tiresome email exchanges
Get involved in every stage
of the printing process...
Join The Commons
Join The Commons
Become part of our vibrant community
The Commons is our non-hierarchical, community-driven Risograph studio membership program where fellows (artists, designers, and makers) come together to share resources, ideas, and opportunities. It fosters collective creativity, mutual support, and advocacy, ensuring that every fellow has a voice and their work is given meaningful exposure. Instead of traditional membership structures, The Commons emphasises collaboration, accessibility, and mutual care in shaping the creative environment.
Meaning:
As a fellow, you can get hands-on with Risograph printing alongside us in the studio.
Explore paper choices and test vibrant inks for your project, in person, with free test printing depending on the scale of your project.
Make use of the studio, to design, test, print, and publish all in one place.
This is a Commons-led space, where every fellow has a say in shaping the future of Silly Gooze. By joining, you’re not just accessing a print studio - you’re becoming part of a studio that values experimentation, shared knowledge, and the power of Riso printing to connect and inspire.
Annual
Subscription
£35
Become a Fellow of The Commons
All these great benefits, plus:
Free on-site parking
Free WIFI in the studio
Ground floor accessible studio access
Single cubicle non-gendered toilet
Free tea and coffee in the studio
Access to the communal kitchen when working in the studio
Already a fellow?
As a Silly Gooze Fellow, your Commons access includes:
Welcome Pack – Kickstart your practice with our colour swatch pack and paper samples.
10% Off All Print Jobs – Save on every project and keep creating more.
Proof Prints & Ink Experiments – Test new ideas, trial prints, and explore how vibrant Riso inks interact with different papers and designs.
Priority Booking for Events & Open Studio Days – Secure your spot at workshops and special open-access days where you can experiment with inks and paper stocks in person.
Access to Communal Studio Space – Book time in the studio’s inspiring communal space, where you can print, experiment, and create among like-minded artists.
Peer-Shaped Workshops – Gain access to special workshops focused on techniques and collaborative print projects shaped by the interests of The Commons.
Commons Assembly – Meet your fellows in the studio for collaborative sessions where we print together, exchange ideas, and build community through shared practice.
Co-Creator Print Swaps – As a citizen of the Silly Gooze Commons, you’ll build a Riso print collection by participating in exchange events, where co-creators opt to trade works.
Studio Wall Spotlight – Take pride of place on our studio walls! We have evolving salon-style displays that will grow over time.
Online Endorsement – Get spotlighted on our social media and website, where we share your work with a wider audience.
Off The Walls – As a studio, we are committed to championing your work, bringing it to print fairs, open days, and new opportunities where you and your work can connect with audiences, spark conversations, and find its place in the wider creative landscape.
Shape the Studio’s Future – Your voice matters! Suggest new equipment, workshop ideas, and improvements to help shape the direction of the studio.