What’s a Zine and How to Make One

Zines (pronounced like ZEEN) are small circulation self published works of texts and images made to be distributed via copy machine. Creating zines is a fun and easy way to express oneself, share skills or opinions, and share one’s art. With zine maker and artist Jamie John you’ll learn both some beginner friendly unique ways of paper folding techniques and guided through some examples to make your zine stand out! Jamie John will be giving demonstrations and talking about the history of zines from its beginnings in sci-fi and the Harlem Renaissance to Riot Grrl! and the current zine revival in the time of the internet. By the end of this workshop you’ll know more about zine history, what makes zines different from other art forms, and be able to take your zine home with you to make as many copies as your heart desires!

When: Saturday, August 31, 6-8pm

Taught by: Jamie John (he/him/they/them)

Jamie John is an Anishinnabe and Korean-American multi-disciplinary artist and educator currently based in Michigan and elsewhere. Jamie has hosted many all-ages relief printmaking and zine workshops at places like the Dennos Museum, the Detroit Institute of the Arts, and the Lansing Art Gallery and Education Center. 

Located inside the Front Row Centre Building, 121 E. Front St., Suite 107

*We have a minimum attendance number, if we do not reach that we will give 48 hours notice that class has been cancelled, and you will be refunded.

**Our cancellation policy is a strict 72 hours, please call us, DM us, or email to cancel. If within that 72 hour window, there will be no refunds.