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Anarchist/Radical Bookfair and an after acoustic and a punk gig

1 in 12 21-23 Albion Street, City of Bradford, United Kingdom

Rebel Cat and Aardvark Production Collective along with the 1 in 12 Club are proud to announce the first anarchist/radical bookfair in many years from 11.00am to 4.00pm followed by an acoustic gig from 5.30pm to 8.10pm, and a Punk gig from 7.30pm to 11.30pm. There will be stalls, films and some speakers/workshops. If you […]

Unfinished Zine Club

The Forest Cafe 141 Lauriston Pl, Edinburgh, United Kingdom

Come one, come all, come zine! We're running our very relaxed (almost horizontal) zine club at Forest again! There'll be materials to make zines, good chat, falafel wraps, and coffee. If you're new to the world of zines, or working on a zine already (at whatever stage) come on down. As well as zine-making, we'll […]

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Pen Fight InHouse: Thomas Schmidinger – Rojava: Revolution, War and the Future of Syria’s Kurds

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

Join Partisan Collective X Pen Fight and Pluto Press for an evening lecture and discussion with Thomas Schmidinger, author of Rojava: Revolution, War and the Future of Syria's Kurds The Kurdish territory of Rojava in Syria has become a watchword for radical democracy, communalism and gender equality. But while Western radicals continue to project their own values onto the revolution, the […]

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Fanzine: an exhibition and zine by Girl Gang Leeds

11a Alma Road Leeds, United Kingdom

We’re launching our brand new zine - it’s a fanzine about fans! This exhibition will feature the amazing artists we’re showcasing in our zine, and will be your first chance to buy it. ✨FREE ENTRY - EVERYONE WELCOME✨ We’re celebrating, talking about and featuring ideas about: - Our experiences as women/non-binary/gender non-conforming superfans - Having […]

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Seven Artists- Zine workshop

Locus Of Walthamstow 1 chingford road, London, United Kingdom

Workshop for residents of Walthamstow Strength comes in many forms for every person. Come along to our zine making workshop, where we will discuss and experiment with a range of collage techniques, explore composition, colour theory and typography, so you the artists can begin to make decisions about how to visually communicate what Strength means […]

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Lincoln Zine Fest 2018

University of Lincoln pin University of Lincoln Brayford Pool, Lincoln, United Kingdom

Lincoln Zine Fest returns for another year, mainly thanks to the wonderful people who pledged to the kickstarter! Applications will be open soon!

Zine Workshop – Edinburgh

Royal Botanic Garden Edinburgh Arboretum Pl, Edinburgh

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 […]

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DSFL ZINE FAIR

DIY Space for London 96-108 Ormside St, London, United Kingdom

DSFL Zine fair! Co organised by 1831 embroidery, BOOKS and DIY Space For London. STALL HOLDERS: Aga Giecko Becca Tobin Best Practice BOOKS Celina Macdonald Daikon* DSFL Print Collective Doctor Gurlfriend Dominique Duong Dylan Hall ELAK Ellie Green Gay Plants Holly Casio Jacq Applebee Jumbo Press Jun Jun Kiosk Loose Knees Matter NERVE Rachel Rowan […]

Bristol Comic & Zine Fair

The Station Silver St, Bristol , United Kingdom

Table applications for Bristol Comic & Zine Fair are now open! Apply using our online form here: https://bczf.co.uk/applications/

Over Here Zine Fest

Sashas Tib Street, Manchester, United Kingdom

Black / Asian / BAME / People of Colour zine fest taking place in Manchester on Saturday 13th October 2018. We are taking applications for stalls. Go to: http://overherezinefest.org/registration/ DEADLINE FOR APPLICATIONS IS 31 JULY 2018! Over Here Zine Fest is a not-for-profit event focusing on the work of Black /  Asian / BAME / POC […]

Zine Workshop – Glasgow

The Hidden Gardens 25A Albert Drive,, Glasgow, United Kingdom

Join Butterfly Conservations Bog Squad in collaboration with the Glasgow Zine Library for a fun workshop in a fantastic location at the Hidden Gardens in Glasgow! 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 […]

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York Zine Fest – Festive Edition

The Crescent York

York Zine Fest is back for a very merry Festive Edition!! Join us for 30+ zine stalls, craft workshops, browse through the zine library, meet our alt Santa in the Grotto and fill up on mince pies and mulled wine! Saturday 8th December at The Crescent, York - 12-4pm - free entry! Applications are now […]

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DIY Placard & Zine Making with ACORN

Star and Shadow Cinema Warwick Street, Newcastle upon Tyne, United Kingdom

ACORN has a council consultation on the 14th December to discuss landlord licensing, and we have decided we want to do a bit more than just talk.. We will be going along with placards picturing the awful state of some private rented homes in Newcastle, along with some snappy slogans and questions! We want to […]

Zinemongers of Lincoln: January Zine Workshop

The Joiners Arms 4-6 Victoria St, Lincoln, United Kingdom

What on earth is a zine? A zine is a small, self published booklet or magazine often written by hand and reproduced through the power of the photocopier. They can be filled with art, poetry or just your random thoughts. We'll have craft supplies and zine nerds on hand to help you create something or […]

Queer Craft Club January

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

Save the date for January's monthly queer craft club at Partisan! After a break in December, we're back to brighten up January with some cosy crafting. More info about activities TBA closer to the date. This is a safe, encouraging, relaxed space to get together and make things. All abilities welcome, all just for the […]

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