As part of Peg Powler Presents: ZINE, a four week residency at We Are Open Pop-Up Studio focused on DIY books n comics aka zines, a day filled with informal workshops, ongoing activities, art, talks and fun this SUNDAY JULY 4th 10am -6pm
Location: 9 Newport Road, Boro (near bus station, Jessops, Debennans)
A celebration of local zine culture and creativity, and an introduction to the world of DIY publishing. Zines, art, workshops, spoken word and more.
Workshops:
11.00 Making a zine! We look at some zines and how to make one without perishing.
12.00 Bad Art versus Zine. How to create an art zine - whether or not you think you can draw. A fun, informal arty adventure.
3.30pm - Making a Fanzine. Following on from Rob Nichols' Q and A we look at fanzines and how whatever you like can make for a great zine
Spoken Word:
11.30 Writer and actor/comedian James Harris will perform a brief reading from the acclaimed local humour zine The Story of Grass and answer your questions of zines and zinery.
3pm - Rob Nichols, the creator and publisher of award winning boro fanzine Fly Me to The Moon and a maker of zines on sport, music and humour for 20 years will perform a reading then answer questions of the perils and peaks of DIY publishing.
Reading and Q+A from Rob Nichols (award winning legendary local zine Fly Me To The Moon, One Giant Leap) and James Harris (Story of Grass)
Activities:
Throughout the day there will be super informal ways to get involved including collaborative zine making, drawing wall and more. Plus bring your own food for our picnic table.
Exhibition of zine art:
Pictures and prints from arty local zines to see and buy
Obzine: secret room of rude zines - for mature readers only!
Free entry, bring your own food for our picnic table
See You!
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