own the means of production and share it.

own the means of production and share it.

Workshop for Independent Publishing

Join us for Open Copy most Saturdays for print/copy/scan walk-in hours.

Check our Public Hours Calendar for the Open Copy schedule and other public events.

Become a WIP Member to access more volunteer supported print hours each week!

What Is WIP?

The Workshop for Independent Publishing (WIP) is an artist-led community printshop run by volunteers. We provide access to photocopiers, risograph machines, and an array of bindery equipment to support the creation of zines, publications, and artist books.

Two people printing in the WIP shop space.

Founded in 2025 by Late Night Copies Press, a Minneapolis-based micro press, WIP is an experiment in artist driven resource sharing. WIP offers the cheapest printing rates in the Twin Cities for laser color and black and white, along with riso printing.

WIP offers workshops, hosts zine launches and readings, and prioritizes a publishing-forward approach to printing. We are a DIY space, encouraging both shop members and the public to learn how to print and publish independently for a wide variety of projects!

WIP T-Shirt Pre-Order!

Support WIP by pre-ordering our new T-Shirt by November 30th!

Arriving in December, the proceeds from this t-shirt support the operating costs of WIP as we head into our third year!

T-shirt design of the WIP printshop including a risograph machine, pegboards full of tools, and paper flying around the shop by artist Zoe Dubin
Beige T-shirt with green printed design of WIP by artist Zoe Dubin

T-shirt design by Zoe Dubin, founder of the Rochester MN Zine Fest! Printed on USA-made garment dyed American Apparel t-shirts. 100% cotton ultra-heavy t-shirt fabric. Printed in Minneapolis by our shop neighbor, Yarborough, a sustainable screen print shop.

A group of 9 workshop participants standing and sitting at tables in WIP collaging publications.

Follow us on Instagram

Follow us on Instagram