REIMAGINE Printmaking and Collective Action 5.5.25

REIMAGINE Printmaking and Collective Action

Monday, May 5 from 5:00 - 8:00pm

Metabolic Studio

Metabolic Studio Presents: REIMAGINE Printmaking and Collective Action

We are living through tumultuous times. Our communities are struggling beneath the weight of intersecting crises: climate catastrophe, systemic inequities, and the ever-present fight for justice. But within every crisis, there is the potential for radical transformation.

As a challenge to this moment, Metabolic Studio is reviving REIMAGINE, our printmaking and postering gatherings that ran from 2016 to 2020. These sessions brought together artists, activists, and community members in a shared space of creation, where visual language became a tool for action, where art became movement, and where we collectively reimagined the world we want to build.

REIMAGINE is more than a printmaking session; it is a call to reshape narratives, reclaim space, and redistribute creativity. Artists have generously donated designs to be used, adapted, and transformed by all. This practice of open-sourcing the creative process fosters collaboration, shared ownership, and solidarity, because no struggle exists in isolation.

Starting February 3, REIMAGINE will take place on the first Monday of every month (with the exception of September, when we will meet on the second Monday due to Labor Day). These sessions are not just about making prints. They are about building community, forging connections, and sharing sustenance. Each gathering will be accompanied by a potluck dinner.

Space is limited. RSVP REQUIRED.

Reimagine: A Screen Printing Workshop at Metabolic Studio

Join us at the Metabolic Studio Print Studio for Reimagine, a hands-on screen printing workshop dedicated to public action and creativity. As part of the larger creative practice of Lauren Bon, this open studio session invites you to experiment with printmaking, engage in collective making, and experience live DJing from our Sonic Division archive.

This is an opportunity to transform discarded textiles into new artistic expressions. We encourage participants to donate old shirts or fabric to print on and leave behind silkscreens for others to use—creating a shared resource for ongoing creativity.

Community Guidelines

Participation & Shared Space

• The studio provides time and a workshop space for hands-on engagement.

• Bring food and nonalcoholic drinks to share, along with your own plates, cups, and utensils.

• Kitchen equipment will not be available for food prep or serving.

• Leave silkscreens for future participants.

Health & Safety

• N95 masks are available for those who want one.

• If you’re feeling ill, especially if you may have COVID-19, please stay home.

• Free masks are available to take home, donated for distribution.

• A safety bell is located in the maker space—ring it if you need assistance.

Respect & Conduct

• The studio is only open during scheduled sessions—no access outside these times.

• Arrive on time and respect the designated closing time.

• Keep personal belongings organized and clean your workspace before leaving.

• No smoking, vaping, alcohol, private meetings, or unauthorized gatherings.

Privacy & Documentation

• To protect participants, no social media posts, photos, or recordings without explicit permission.

• Any documentation for internal or promotional use will require prior consent.

Shared Materials & Collaboration

• Use only what you need and return tools and materials to their place.

• Treat others with kindness and respect—this is a collaborative, not competitive, space.

• No disruptive behavior, hate speech, or exclusionary actions will be tolerated.

By attending, you agree to uphold these guidelines and help foster an inclusive, creative space.

We look forward to making with you!

Learn more at metabolicstudio.org

Event Venue & Nearby Stays

Metabolic Studio, 1745 North Spring Street, Los Angeles, United States