Zines — small folded and stapled books — are infinitely accessible, often weird, often radical, often innovative, hyper-localized works of art. Both gutter and mountaintop, zines are a great way to play in print, try out ideas, and build community.

In this class, winter texts publisher Conner Bouchard-Roberts will guide you from idea to physical form, going over techniques, theories and the necessity of playful collaboration. You will learn everything you need to bring your zine/print dreams to fruition. Bring your wildest ideas!

This workshop will have three Monday evening sessions. Oct. 9 will start with cultivation of ideas and gathering inspirations; Oct. 16 will delve into curation, writing, and designing, and Oct. 23 will be all about creation, printing, assembly and celebration.

Each participant will take home 20 copies of their own zine, a copy of each of their classmates’ zines, and a Riso printed cover for their zine (if desired).