✺ hands-on activities to explore weekly themes on the frictions & fruits of offline living
✺ dedicated time to incubate your creative outlet and encourage others' exploration
✺ graduation ceremony to celebrate each other's offtime
☎ classic flip phone designed with Month Offline participants in mind
☎ unlimited calling & texting, grainy 2MP camera, the sweet sound of closure when u snap it shut
☎ option to sync calls, texts, & contacts with your "smart" phone
❉ public party with friends, family, and flipmates
❉ showcase stories, artworks, and practices that emerged during the month
We'll meet at 1548 E Passyunk Ave at DAY/TIME TBD for five weeks starting in
October 2026. More details to follow, but the overall format will be:
Week 1: Communication
Week 2: Memory
Week 3: Navigation
Week 4: Boredom & Creativity
Week 5: Graduation
Week 6: Community exhibition
Sign up before September 15. Reach out to hello@fountainstudiosphl.com with any questions.
Cost to join: $75 to be a part of the Month Offline cohort.
The dumbphone 2 from dumb.co is $15.99/month for a minimum of 4 months. Month Offline participants get 2 months free. You can also bring your own dumbphone if you prefer. Check out the Dumbphone Finder for more options.
Once your spot in the cohort is confirmed, we will give you a discount code to order your dumbphone.
It'll be a group discussion centered around exploring life outside of screens,
tapping into our creativity, and finding more joy and presence in our
lives. There will be snacks.
