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Creating our Own Worlds with Grrrl Zine Fair

St Giles Square New Oxford Street Oxford Street, London

Join artist and founder of Grrrl Zine Fair, Lu Williams, for a zine workshop on creating our own worlds. Age 16 years + About this event Join artist and founder of Grrrl Zine Fair Lu Williams for a zine workshop on creating our own worlds. Zines are self published magazines of a small print run. […]

Glasgow Zine Fest

Applications now open: https://www.glasgowzinelibrary.com/glasgow-zine-fest/

Brum Zine Fest

The Signing Tree The Signing Tree, Deaf Cultural Centre, 100 Ladywood Rd, Birmingham, United Kingdom

Brum Zine Fest returns Saturday 2nd — Sunday 3rd July 2022, and we couldn't be more excited to welcome you back into our warm DIY embrace, whether in person or online. Saturday 2nd July, 10am - 4pm The Signing Tree, Deaf Cultural Centre, 100 Ladywood Rd, Birmingham B16 8SZ Day One will include a zine […]

South London Comic and Zine Fair

Stanley Halls 12 South Norwood Hill, London

SLCZF returns in 2022 for its third outing at Stanley Arts (formerly Stanley Halls) after a four year hiatus! That impossible-to-pronounce acronym stands for ‘South London Comic and Zine Fair’ – bringing creators and collectives of all shapes, sizes, stories, genres and moods to this iconic South London venue for a marketplace style event. Award-winning […]

Copy That Zine Fest

Heart Headingley Enterprise & Arts Centre, Bennett Rd, Leeds

Applications now open: https://form.jotform.com/221385350979061

Over Here Zine Fest

People's History Museum Left Bank, Spinningfields, Manchester, United Kingdom

Over Here Zine Fest is a not-for-profit event showcasing the work of Black /  Asian / POC (people of colour / global majority zine makers, artists, writers and activists.  Everyone is welcome to attend. The aim is to build self-sustaining alternative models for publishing, art, activism and collaboration in our communities. It is organised by a group […]

Zines ASSEMBLE

Zines ASSEMBLE is a one-day online symposium on Friday 9th September 2022, with formal and informal talks, presentations and sharing, followed by a 24-hour zine jam, with facilitated in-person and online zine making over the weekend of Saturday 10th and Sunday 11th September. We want to: Promote zines studies as a transdisciplinary field Advance a […]

Zine Workshop by Idle Hands

Mosaic Tap Arch 7 Forth Banks, Newcastle upon Tyne, United Kingdom

For this workshop we want to encourage communication and collaboration by working on zines as a group. each person will complete a zine front page and the zines will be swapped around the group to continue the theme based on the cover. We provide all materials needed and youre welcome to attend alone or with […]

Leeds Zine Fair 2022

CLAY 1-2 Regent Street, Leeds, United Kingdom

We are very happy to welcome you to Leeds Zine Fair (our first since 2018) on 24th September 2022!  It’ll run from 11am to 5pm.  This year we’re gonna be at CLAY (Centre For Live Arts Yorkshire), 2 Regent St, LS2 7QA. It’s a really special place and we’re really happy to be holding the fair there. Applications for […]

London Spanish Book & Zine Fair 2022

InSpire at St Peters Liverpool Grove, London, United Kingdom

London Spanish Book & Zine fair is back with two days of keynotes, discussions and book stalls. Register for a visitor's pass. About this event The Fourth edition of the London Spanish Book & Zine Fair will take place on Saturday 1st and Sunday 2nd October 2022. The fair will come back to its cosy home […]

Bradford Zine Fair

Bradford City Library 9 Aldermanbury, City of Bradford, United Kingdom

Bradford Zine Fair is back at City Library on Saturday 1st October 2022, 11am-4pm

outside(r) Zine Fest – Coventry

Coventry Cathedral Priory St,, Coventry, United Kingdom

"On Friday 7th October, we have 'an audience with', a panel discussion event talking all things zines - how they make us feel, what they do politically, the zine world today. On Saturday 8th, we have outside(r) zine fair, held at Coventry Cathedral, where there will also be zine workshops throughout the day. On Sunday […]

Zine-making Workshop with Ergi Press

Streetlife 29-31 Coney St 29-31 Coney Street, York, United Kingdom

Kate (she/her) and Imogen (she/her) from Ergi Press will be talking about their experiences in setting up a publishing house and making and distributing their regular zine. The evening will be split into a talk and then an informal, guided zine-making session where everyone will be welcomed to write, draw and create a mini zine […]

Lincoln Zine Fest

The Collection Danes Terrace, Lincoln, LN2 1LP, United Kingdom

We are excited to announce that this years Lincoln Zine Fest will be held in conjunction with @collectionusher on Saturday 22nd October! We are very excited about this partnership and can’t wait to see you there. Table applications will open on 27th August - look out for more information coming soon!   Applications: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfF4Qkcwvat37eHA1fberPEcC1Wyqhkrv0OfhLF17PwfP-RJQ/viewform

Pen Fight Zine Workshop (all ages)

The Proud Place 49-51 Sidney Street, Manchester, United Kingdom

Vicky from Pen Fight will be facilitating a workshop on making zines on LGBTQIA+ themes! Whether you're a seasoned zine maker or completely new, all experience and skill levels welcome. Materials and guidance will be provided to cut, stick, draw, or write your own DIY publication from scratch. Book a place here   A zine […]

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