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Laydeez do Comics: March

House of Illustration 2 Granary Square, London, United Kingdom

We welcome back Laydeez do Comics for their March meeting, with guests Corrine Pearlman and One Beat Zines. Laydeez do Comics is a unique graphic novel forum with a focus on comic works based on life narrative, the drama of the domestic and the everyday - and we're delighted to be hosting their London sessions during our Comix […]

Zining Day: How it feels when I’m included…

Tate Liverpool Albert Dock, Liverpool, United Kingdom

The University of Leeds, Centre for Critical Studies in Museums, Galleries and Heritage will be taking up temporary residence in the Art Gym’s immersive boxing ring as part Tate Collective Liverpool’s take over of the gallery. You are invited to drop in, join us and make a page for the Zine. Art Galleries have done […]

somewhereto_Hatch A Plan: Edinburgh

Out of the Blue Drill Hall 36 Dalmeny St, Edinburgh, United Kingdom

If you’re 16-25 and looking for ideas and inspiration on what’s next in life, join us at the excellent Out of the Blue Drill Hall, 17:30 – 21:00. You can get some quality, industry help you to kickstart your future, whatever stage you’re at, as well as taking part in skills and knowledge share with […]

Sleep Easy

Amersham Arms 388 New Cross Road, London, United Kingdom

One night event featuring 15 visual artists, 5 live bands and too many zines. Bring cash for magazines and prints. $$$$ The night is FREE so come down at 6. XX

Let’s Make A Zine For Art Gym: Editorial Workshop

Tate Liverpool Albert Dock, Liverpool, United Kingdom

Ever wondered how a magazine is put together? Venture behind the scenes of Art Gym’s legacy zine and become an editor for the day. Learning how words and design can combine to make good visual journalism, you’ll work as part of an editorial team to tell the story of Art Gym with Tate Collective Liverpool […]

Late at Tate Britain: My Bed

Tate Britain Millbank, London, United Kingdom

April’s Late at Tate Britain is themed around Tracey Emin’s artwork My Bed. When this artwork was first exhibited in 1999 it caused a public outcry.  How could an unmade bed be art? There’s a soiled bedsheet with various bits and pieces scattered around including condoms, dirty knickers, empty vodka bottles and cigarette packets. Controversial like many […]

ZINESTER

The Shacklewell Arms 71 Shacklewell Lane, London, United Kingdom

We are hosting a zine fair at The Shacklewell Arms to showcase the gals and guys of independant publishing, featuring a panel discussion + live music! //DOORS @ 1pm\\ 1pm-3pm *Cosmic Strip (DJ Set)* 3pm-4pm *PANEL DISCUSSION* Hosted by SISTER EIC Beccy Hill: Angel Rose - Sick Bag www.mynameisangelrose.com/ Liv Siddall - Rough Trade Magazine […]

Ages 8 – 12, FREE Easter Zine making workshop, for Children and Young People

West Yorkshire Print Workshop 75A Huddersfield Road, Mirfield, http://www.wypw.org/, United Kingdom

BOOKING REQUIRED Tuesday 5 April 2016, Ages 8 - 12, 1pm-4pm Come and get inspired by our latest exhibition and create your own Zines (small comic books). Learn how to do your own Block prints, Collages and bookbinding!

Ages 13 – 19, FREE Zine making workshop, for Children and Young People

West Yorkshire Print Workshop 75A Huddersfield Road, Mirfield, http://www.wypw.org/, United Kingdom

BOOKING REQUIRED Wednesday 6 April 2016 Ages 13 - 19, 1pm-4pm Come and get inspired by our latest exhibition and create your own Zines (small comic books). Learn how to do your own Block prints, Collages and bookbinding!

Right to the Bone zine launch

House of Vans London Arches 228-232 Station Approach Road, London, United Kingdom

Right to the Bone is a poster zine visually celebrating urban New York and its skate culture. The zine was shot on film by sports photographer Steph Jed and compiled into visual spreads by graphic designer Rose Nordin. Steph and Rose are full time freelance practitioners who shoot, design, skate and eat nachos together in […]

MEMORY CARD ZINE LAUNCH PARTY

Sticky Mike's Frog Bar 9-12 Middle Street, Brighton, United Kingdom

> Nineties and noughties pop music downstairs > Playstation games (TBA) and DANCE MAT upstairs > Prizes for high scores + raffle! > Copies of Memory Card zine available for the first time > Pizza by Pizzafaced available at the bar > Basically your 2002 school disco + your 8th birthday sleepover all rolled into […]

Exhibition of Illustrated Women in History

HOURS Space 10 Colston Yard, Bristol, United Kingdom

Julie Gough is a graphic designer, illustrator and art teacher based in Bristol. Her Illustrated Women in History series began after the news broke about a Jack the Ripper museum in London which was due to open. The museum had been granted permission to open in order to celebrate women in history, and to have […]

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