✺ 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 ur "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. U can also bring ur own dumbphone if u 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.
