Zine Club Presents: Fun With Formats

Welcome to zine club! An experience where, with the expert guidance of local illustrator Edie Woolf, you will produce a zine of your very own.

What’s a zine, you might ask? Good question! A zine is a form of self publication popularised by the DIY punk scene in the 70’s and beyond. It can be anything from a 6 page booklet of poetry to a large format publication of photography and pretty much anything else you can imagine. As long as it’s made by you, and is a book in some form, it’s a zine!

This edition of zine club is all about experimenting with different formats. In a relaxed and quiet setting you will learn to make 3 different types of zines using only simple folding techniques and basic supplies that can be easily replicated at home! The content of your zines is entirely up to you, but you’ll be provided with an extensive prompt list to help if you‘re stuck.

This workshop is suitable for absolute beginners: from people who claim to struggle drawing stick men, to artsy hobbyists and even zine making veterans. There is absolutely no pressure to be good, the fun is in allowing yourself to get creative!

All the materials you need will be provided including collage materials, coloured paper, pens and pencils, stickers, sequins and all sorts. A selection of relevant zines from Edie’s vast collection will also be provided for inspiration.

All participants will get a little goodie bag from me and snacks and soft drinks are also included! If you prefer something stronger you’re welcome to BYOB, and there’s an off licence just down the road.