Zine Scavenging

Please note: this event will be held in person.

Ever made a zine from an old polaroid camera? How about from a plastic bag? In this hands-on workshop focused on recycling and reusing, you'll learn to see the possibility of how the things you might throw away can be turned into an unusual zine! Using found objects, and the wealth of material at Glasgow Zine Library, you'll scavenge everything from old fabric to plastic bottles, and repurpose them for your own unique entry into radical self-publishing. The zines in this workshop can be made on any topic, but we'll have related prompts based on the climate crisis and community action for you to use on the day.

No previous zine-making experience necessary, and all materials will be provided - though we heavily encourage you to bring your own, such as:

Cardboard

Plastic packaging

Toilet rolls

Phone cases

Paper bags

Plastic bottles

Paper cups

etc.

Jemma is an art and design student in Dundee, GZL facilitator and volunteer. She recently completed a portfolio course at 'Glasgow Clyde College' and was a part of the youth committee with 'Rumpus Room'. Last summer she worked with the library to create 'Invitations to Climate Zine Action', a zine that featured as part of the library's climate justice summit, and launched to over 2000 people at this year's Glasgow Zine Fest. She has a passion for making zines out of unusual materials, and helping others to do the same!

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There will be 8 attendees maximum, and the event will feature comfort breaks. During this event, attendees will participate in: Hands-on activities

This event will take place at Glasgow Zine Library's space on Albert Road. You can find directions here.

You may be asked to wear a mask at this event.

If you have any questions or access requirements, please get in touch with us via [email protected]

All events will adhere to our safer spaces policy, which you can learn about here.

GZL pledges to support The Palestinian Campaign for the Academic and Cultural Boycott of Israel. As part of this pledge we may participate in strikes called in response to the ongoing genocide in Palestine. If this event falls on a strike day and is cancelled, we will work with event leaders to reschedule the event asap. Participants will also have the option of receiving an immediate refund for any ticket purchases and travel booked to attend.

After booking a ticket, you will be sent several reminder emails from Eventbrite leading up to the event. We will also send emails that share any resources that attendees will need access to, including any required materials.

Please email [email protected] with any queries or issues.

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