(Fan) Zines for Teens

Online via Zoom

What are zines? Where do I find them? Can I make one? Zines are self-published magazines that are popping up all over the place lately. And yeah, you can totally make one! In fact, in this workshop, we’ll make both a tiny mini-zine and a larger digest-sized zine! You’ll learn about zine history and the local zine scene, be inspired by hands-on time with a couple of zines, then make a mini-zine all in the first class! The next two classes will be devoted to creating a digest-sized fanzine – a zine about something you’re a fan (or NOT a fan) of! You’ll also get a list of places where you can copy your zine so you can share it with friends and family or even sell it!

Students should set aside 2-3 hours outside of class per week to work on their projects.

This workshop requires a kit that will be mailed to registered students via USPS 2-Day Priority.

Level: This class is exclusively for teens (age 13 to 17).
Dates & Times: 3 Wednesdays, October 27th, November 3rd, & November 10th; 6pm-7:30pm (CST)
Registration ends: Wednesday, October 20th at 5pm
Max. no of students: 10
Instructor: Jennifer Hecker
Cost: $95 tuition & materials + $10 shipping fee
Members receive a 10% discount off the cost of the workshop, among other benefits.
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Supply List

In addition to a tablet or computer with a reliable Internet connection and a well-lit space in which to work, students will need to provide the following:
1). Sharp pencil with eraser
2).​ Self-healing cutting mat or several layers of cardboard to protect table surface (optional)
3).​ Bone folder or back of spoon for creasing
4).​ Scissors
5).​ Old magazines

ADDITIONAL IMPORTANT INFORMATION

• Early registration is encouraged.
  
• At this time, we are only mailing kits to the continental US. A detailed list of materials in the kit can be emailed to a registered student living outside the continental US, prior to the workshop.
• Registered students will receive a link to the Zoom meeting in the confirmation email. Students will also receive detailed instructions on how best to participate via Zoom, helpful if one is unfamiliar with the platform.
• Zoom meetings for this workshop will be recorded. Students will have private access to the recordings for 90 days.

ABOUT YOUR INSTRUCTOR

Jennifer Hecker is a librarian, archivist, researcher, and consultant. She is the owner/operator of Town Talk Library and the Austin Fanzine Project, a founding organizer of the Austin Archives Bazaar and Lone Star Zine Fest, and currently serves on the boards of the Archivists of Central Texas and Austin Zine Friends. Jennifer has been making zines since 1994. She founded Town Talk Library and Lone Star Zine Fest, and conducts workshops like these, in order to share the joy of zines as widely as possible. www.jenniferhecker.info