Join Butterfly Conservations Bog Squad in collaboration with the Edinburgh Zine Library for a fun workshop in a fantastic location at the Botanic Cottage, RBGE!

What is a zine? – A zine is a kind of mini mixed-media magazine which is handmade/self-published. They are made by many writers, artists and creators on a range of themes, interests or passions – see examples that Bog Squad have made for events at bogsquad.weebly.com/peatlands-for-people.html. Zines are a great way of getting information out there, so can be tailored to any subject and can be easily reproduced with just a photocopier. They are a really fun and relaxing activity with lots of cutting and gluing involved to create something truly unique!

What will we be doing? – This event will be a chance for attendees to hear about the work BC is doing in peatland restoration, climate change, sustainability and nature conservation.

There will be time for skill sharing, networking and perhaps a walk outdoors (weather permitting) for inspiration.

We will be working on a collaborative zine on the topics discussed and attendees will also have the opportunity to make their own mini zines about their thoughts on the day. We’ll be providing all the materials – paper, pens, glue, paint, stamps, stickers, magazines/media to cut out – but if you have some art supplies/reference materials you’d like to use in your zine do feel free to bring them along!

This event is primarily being run for adults although interested young people are also more than welcome.

How to book – it is completely FREE TO ATTEND however the venue had LIMITED CAPACITY so we do ask that if you want to come along that you CONTACT US TO BOOK A SPACE.

TO BOOK A SPACE PLEASE CONTACT – Rebecca Crawford on rcrawford@butterfly-conservation.org

For more zine workshops see our events page on Facebook.