Express Yourself—From Thought to Zine: Introduction to Zines
At this hands-on introductory workshop, we’ll be plunging straight into the creative process of zine-making!
Zines—another word for small self-published or hand-made books—are the perfect expression of do-it-yourself creativity. From poetry chapbooks to art and comics, to sharing information about social issues, zines have become a favourite medium for those who have a message or a creative gift to share. Best of all, anyone can make a zine, whatever your starting level of ability, and with just a few materials.
We’ll be plunging straight into the creative process at this hands-on introductory workshop, where participants will…
– Get an idea for their zine
– Experiment with simple bookmaking techniques
– Get creative—write, draw, cut, fold, glue…
– Learn ways to share their creations with other zine-makers and the public
– Take home their first zine at the end of the workshop
All crafts material will be provided. This workshop is open to all, with no previous experience required.
Biography of the artist
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Credit: Lindsay Müller
- Mary Thaler lives in Quebec City. Formerly an oceanographic researcher, she now works as a scientific editor, translator, writer, and zine-maker. She is author and illustrator of numerous comic zines tackling subjects such as housing precarity in the Canadian Arctic, writing craft, and the fictional adventures of mutant lab animals. As well as being active in the indie comic scene, Mary has written many short stories appearing in magazines such as Orca Literary, Prairie Fire, and The New Quarterly. Her verse novella, Ulfhildr, was published by Untimely Books in Fall 2023. You can find her work online at marythaler.wordpress.com.
This project is made possible thanks to the support of the Government of Canada.