Learn to make a zine, work on your own publication, and connect with fellow zinesters.
The workshop will be facilitated by School of Zines’ creator and resident zinester, Aphrodite, and our very own poet, folklorist and crepuscular investigator of raccoon culture, Vivian Pham.
Vivian is a Vietnamese-Australian novelist, essayist and poet from southwestern Sydney. She is the author of the novel The Coconut Children, published to critical acclaim by Penguin Random House in 2020. Written during high school and published when she was 19, it tells the story of childhood friends Sonny and Vince growing up in 1990s Cabramatta. This led to Vivian being named one of the Sydney Morning Herald’s Best Young Australian Novelists in 2021, as well as the Matt Richell Award for New Writer of the Year at the Australian Book Industry Awards.
Viv in Kyoto. Photography by Takahiro Shinbori.
Workshop fee: $15*. Register here.
Pay by cash or card at the door.
*includes:
School of Zines badge (exclusive to workshop participants)
Zine-making templates and free samples
In-person support from the School of Zines facilitator/s
Range of papers and collage scraps (or BYO)
In-house art supplies - Pens, markers, stamps, stickers, scissors, glue, tape, etc. (or BYO)
Access to binding materials (cutting mat, stapler, manual guillotine/trimmer, book press, hole puncher, etc)
Access to a scanner; B&W photocopier & printer (limited to 2 copies per person)
Access to an analog typewriter and sewing machine
Access to the School of Zines Library for inspiration
*School of Zines is a volunteer-run self-funded initiative & a labour of love. Workshop fees allow us to hire the space and provide materials. If price is a barrier, don’t hesitate to reach out so we can make our workshop accessible for you.
Workshop FORMAT:
Saturday, 2 November at ACE Parramatta
12.45PM - register/check in & get your School of Zines badges
1.00PM - welcome & acknowledgement of country
1.15PM - meet your facilitator/s + group intros (zine exercise)
1.30PM - basics of zine-making, question & answer
1.45PM - get advice on your zine theme, concept or design
2.00PM - make zines!
3.45PM - zine showcase
4.00PM - class picture :)
To create space for cultural exchange and connection, our workshop is setup as an informal gathering around a communal table. Sharing of materials, skills, ideas, stories, and language is encouraged.
Whether you’re a lone wolf who prefers to work at your own pace or a social butterfly who thrives on collaboration, all workshop participants will have equal access to in-person support, creative resources and inspiration to help you self-publish your zine/s.
Workshop Outcome:
School of Zines workshop participants can submit their finished zines to the Wolfbound Books zine distro on consignment or donate it to the School of Zines library.
If you wish to keep working on your zines or start a new zine project, you can join us again at our next workshop >>> REGISTER HERE.
Wolfbound Books zine distro.
School Rules:
Please register your details prior to attending the workshop. You must be 18 years and older to register as some of the zines used or created in our workshops deal with mature content. If attending as a group, please register individually.
Please arrive 15 minutes before the workshop starts so the facilitator can check you in. Seats are assigned on a first come first served basis.
School of Zines is a safe, welcoming and inclusive space. We ask all workshop participants to treat each other, the facilitators and venue staff, with kindness and respect. Offensive language or aggressive behaviour are NOT acceptable.
For information on venue facilities and accessibility, see ACE’s Access and Amenities page.
We take photos and videos during the workshop and we use this content to promote our work on our website and social media. If you do not wish to be photographed, please let the facilitator know.
If you are feeling unwell, please stay home and look after yourself but give us at least 24 hours notice so we can offer your seat to people on our waitlist.