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Grrrl Queer Nightlife Zine Fair, Panel Discussion & Screenings

Sutton House 2 Homerton High Street, , London, United Kingdom

As part of Light After Dark, an exhibtion celebrating past, present and future queer nightlife of London, Grrrl Zine Fair is hosting a feminist, queer zine fair and DIY art market, film screenings and a panel discussion on Sunday 15th October. Curated by Kat Hudson and hosted by Sutton house (National Trust's 15th Centurary, oldest […]

£4

Zine Club Manchester: October

Zine Club is a space where anyone can read, make zines, collaborate, be shown what a zine is and how to make one, work on an existing project, or ask more seasoned zine-makers any practical questions. Just come and have a nice hang out and a chat with us! Zines to read and materials will […]

Fear of Making Art: zine making workshop

For Fika Sake 7 Keith Street, Glasgow, United Kingdom

Whether you're a seasoned zine-maker or a first timer come along to FOMA's first zine making workshop and creative space Zines can be on any subject, using any materials. (we'll post some pdfs in the page for you to see beforehand as well!) This workshop is a welcoming space in which you can express yourself […]

zine making and theatre criticism irl with Megan Vaughan

York Theatre Royal St Leonard's Place, York, United Kingdom

Join blogger and zinemaker Megan Vaughan in an exploration of DIY publications for political and counter-cultural movements, and in theatre and arts contexts. Learn how to use zines as criticism, programmes, documentation, or as works in themselves, then stick around to contribute your own art, reviews, poems and collages to the YTR TakeOver zine.

Zine Workshop: Spread the Word and Repeal the 8th

Blackwell's Bookshop Liverpool Peach Street, Liverpool, United Kingdom

How can we use our creativity to influence others and affect change? In collaboration with Liverpool Irish Festival, Blackwell’s Liverpool will host a drop in workshop looking at zines, posters and self-publishing as activism. Through the medium of collage, attendees will make handmade booklets and posters to photocopy and distribute amongst friends on the Repeal […]

Lincoln Zine Fest 2017

The LPAC University of Lincoln, Brayford Pool, Lincoln, United Kingdom

Lincoln Zine Fest 2017 will be held at the LPAC at  University of Lincoln on Saturday 28th October from 11-4pm in Studio 1. Applications will be open from Saturday 1st July to Saturday 2nd September! - apply here Facebook event here.

Notts Zine Fest 2017 at Rough Trade

Rough Trade Nottingham 5 Broad Street, Nottingham, United Kingdom

Dizzy Ink and Artist Hannah Whitlow will be holding the fourth annual Nottingham Zine Festival at Rough Trade Nottingham, with a huge selection of Zine makers, publishers, and poets gathering to celebrate the best of print and creativity in the City. FREE ENTRY - NO TICKET NEEDED. SATURDAY 4TH NOVEMBER, FROM 12PM-6PM. "Last year saw over five […]

Eca Eps: DIY Zine/Tote Bag Printmaking Workshop

Ort Gallery 500-504 Moseley Road, Birmingham, United Kingdom

Eca Eps in collaboration with SHOUT leads a workshop at Ort Gallery in provocative DIY printmaking, using a satirical take on anti-LGBT propaganda and helping you to design and create your own zine or tote bag to take away. All abilities welcome. http://ortgallery.co.uk http://www.shoutfestival.co.uk

£2

Sassify Zine Issue #4 Launch Party!

Soho Radio 22 Great Windmill Street, London, United Kingdom

Come and help GRRRL ZINE FAIR and SASSIFY ZINE spread the gospel of sass, with a free launch party at Soho Radio. DJ sets from: Disco Freaks Hayley Stella Browne SO & SOUL +Special Guests. Free bar with special thanks to Jägermeister

Girl Gang Zine Launch: EVERY BODY

La Biblioteka 70 Pinstone Street, Sheffield, United Kingdom

All the girl gangs have come together to make this zine reality. • We have had a amazing response to our theme EVERY BODY and are looking forward to celebrating its release with you all at La Biblioteka, it will be a chance to see and purchase the zine as well as a pop up […]

Girl Gang Zine Launch: EVERY BODY

La Biblioteka 70 Pinstone Street, Sheffield, United Kingdom

All the girl gangs have come together to make this zine reality. • We have had a amazing response to our theme EVERY BODY and are looking forward to celebrating its release with you all at La Biblioteka, it will be a chance to see and purchase the zine as well as a pop up […]

Winter ZINE FAIR w/ Paradise Palms & Crisps

Paradise Palms 41 Lothian Street, Edinburgh, United Kingdom

A fabulous feast of self-published goods! Come one, come all, and browse the delights from an excellent array of local artists (and one anomalous non-local zine team hailing from Cork, Ireland!). Starting from 1pm we'll be hosting a cosy afternoon of zine browsing/ buying with lots of fantastic stalls, and will also have a PATCH […]

Zine Club! Manchester

Partisan 12, New Islington Mill Regent Trading Estate, Oldfield Rd, Manchester, United Kingdom

Zine Club is a space where anyone can read, make zines, collaborate, be shown what a zine is and how to make one, work on an existing project, or ask more seasoned zine-makers any practical questions. Just come and have a nice hang out and a chat with us! Zines to read and materials will […]

#2050StartsNow – Zine Making Workshop

Summerhall Summerhall Place, Edinburgh, EH9 1PL, United Kingdom

Our climate is dramatically changing, yet where are all our stories to reflect this? We hear about climate change in news reports and scientific studies, but why is it missing from other narratives - art, literature, music. In order to shift to a more just and sustainable society, what kind of stories should we be […]

OOMK 6 LAUNCH: THE FOOD ISSUE

The Food Issue is FINALLY here! In Issue 6 we push food beyond our plates as we discover artists, chefs and writers doing more than just eating. An essential component for remaining alive and a favourite of pastimes, we explore food as art, enemy, friend and refuge. Forever food. Featuring: Jamaica Dyer, Neila Czermak, Adriana […]

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