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Zines! & Alternative Book-Binding

$119.00

Want to publish your own comic, write a manifesto, or share your art without waiting for permission? Welcome to the underground world of Zines!

Short for 'magazine', a Zine is a DIY, self-published booklet that throws the rules out the window. If you have an idea, a stack of paper, and a glue stick, you are ready to create.

In this workshop, you will learn how to turn everyday materials into powerful mini-books. We will slice and dice using old-school, methods like cut-and-paste collage, drawing, and remixing text to build awesome visual narratives. Over the week, you will master multiple cool formats, including classic 4-page and 8-page folds, incredible accordion-style booklets, and simple, durable binding methods.

This isn’t about being a perfect artist; it’s about expression, experimentation, and having fun. You’ll leave the week with a collection of unique, finished Zines, ready to be photocopied and shared with friends—you might even get inspired to take your creations to a real Zine Fair!

Want to publish your own comic, write a manifesto, or share your art without waiting for permission? Welcome to the underground world of Zines!

Short for 'magazine', a Zine is a DIY, self-published booklet that throws the rules out the window. If you have an idea, a stack of paper, and a glue stick, you are ready to create.

In this workshop, you will learn how to turn everyday materials into powerful mini-books. We will slice and dice using old-school, methods like cut-and-paste collage, drawing, and remixing text to build awesome visual narratives. Over the week, you will master multiple cool formats, including classic 4-page and 8-page folds, incredible accordion-style booklets, and simple, durable binding methods.

This isn’t about being a perfect artist; it’s about expression, experimentation, and having fun. You’ll leave the week with a collection of unique, finished Zines, ready to be photocopied and shared with friends—you might even get inspired to take your creations to a real Zine Fair!

ESSENTIAL INFO

If you purchase a ticket for this course, all the information on this page will be emailed to you with your ticket.

👥 Ages: Must be 10-14 years old

📍 Venue: Bellingen Public School

📈 Level: Suitable for all skill levels

⏰ Schedule: Thu–Fri, 9am – 4pm (2 Full-Days)

🏷️ Extra costs: This course has a cost of $?? for materials

🚗 Check your venue: If you are booking multiple courses, we are unable to provide transport between venues.

Required skills & experience

  • No experience required.

Supplies that will be provided by your tutor

Cost of $?? includes:

  • ??

NOTE: Supply costs will be collected by the tutor before Camp Creative.

Supplies that you need to bring to class

  • ??

Learning outcomes

  • Confidently create physical booklets using 4-page, 8-page, and accordion-style folding techniques.

  • Master "cut and paste" techniques to visually combine disparate images, textures, and text into cohesive artwork.

  • Plan and execute a short-form story or thematic sequence using a logical workflow within a Zine structure.

  • Understand and apply simple hand-binding methods to secure longer-form DIY publications.

  • Learn how to design and lay out content specifically for black-and-white photocopying and mass distribution.

WEEK PLAN

DAY ONE

  • Dive into the world of Zines! Learn the classic "one-sheet wonder" folding technique to instantly turn a single piece of paper into an 8-page booklet.

  • Master cut-and-paste collage methods. Discover how to remix text and images to map out a short, punchy visual narrative.

  • Complete your very first mini-comic or personal Zine.

DAY TWO

  • Level up your structural skills. Learn how to craft a dynamic accordion-style booklet and explore simple, durable hand-binding methods for multi-page Zines.

  • Put the finishing touches on your artwork and learn how to prep a "Master Copy" so your Zine is ready for mass duplication on a photocopier.

  • Complete an accordion-style or hand-bound book, followed by a celebratory Zine swap with your fellow creators.

COURSE TUTOR

Louise Allerton

Louise Allerton is an Australian artist and arts worker with over 20 years of experience facilitating cross-cultural collaborations with Australian Indigenous communities.

Her work emphasises cultural protocols, decolonial methodologies, and the role of art in cross-cultural storytelling. A Master of Fine Arts graduate and current PhD candidate, Louise’s research explores Pitjantjatjara Sign Language through creative mediums such as photobooks, zines, and digital storytelling.

She has facilitated numerous workshops in experimental printmaking, including screen printing, linocuts, and collaborative zine production, and her hands-on experience making accessible printed works and immersive installations ensures a practical and dynamic learning environment for participants.

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