ZINE

GO PUBLISH YOURSELF!!!

Name: GO PUBLISH YOURSELF!!!
Brand: Matt Francis
Price: 95.0 CAD
Availability: InStock

Make your own zine from a single sheet of paper, then run a physical batch on UAC’s in-house copier and put it into circulation. You’ll explore the DIY history and culture of zines, learn the single-sheet folding method, and build an original master using collage, drawing, writing and whatever strange ideas deserve eight tiny pages. Finish by photocopying your own edition, assembling the copies and trading with other makers, leaving with a finished batch and a simple publishing process you can repeat almost anywhere.

All Materials Included

Paper, photocopying, collage materials, markers, pencils, pencil crayons, fineliners, scissors, glue sticks and folding guides are provided.

ART HUB

Hands-on workshop at the Urban Art Collective Art Hub.

Small Class Size

6 minimum · 12 maximum

SKILL LEVEL

No Experience Needed

WORKSHOP RUNDOWN

Part 1: Zines & Why They Matter

Explore the independent history and culture of zines, from early fan publications through punk, new wave, Riot Grrrl and contemporary self-publishing. Look at how artists, writers and other makers use physical publishing to share work without needing algorithms, platforms or permission.

Part 2: Make Your Zine

Learn how to fold and cut a single sheet of paper into a complete booklet with no binding tools. Develop your master layout using collage, drawing, writing, markers, pencil crayons and found material, working from your own idea or a random prompt if you need somewhere to start.

Part 3: Copy, Assemble & Share

Run a physical batch of your finished zine using UAC’s in-house photocopier, then fold and assemble the copies into a small edition to take home. Trade with other makers if you want and explore different ways independent zines can make their way into the world.

WHAT YOU’LL LEARN

By The End Of This Workshop, You Will:

Understand the independent history, culture and creative possibilities of zines.
Fold and cut a single sheet of paper into a complete booklet.
Develop an original master layout using collage, drawing, writing and text.
Prepare your zine for straightforward photocopy reproduction.
Print, fold and assemble a physical edition of your own publication.
Leave with finished copies and a zine-making process you can easily repeat on your own.

YOUR INSTRUCTOR

Matt Francis

Matt Francis is a writer, musician, artist and zine-maker who believes good ideas deserve to be folded, stapled and put into circulation.

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Optional Personal Material: Bring sketches, writing, photographs, jokes, clippings or anything else you might want to work into your zine.
Just Bring Yourself: All paper, art supplies and photocopying are provided, so showing up with an idea is plenty.

Have a question about the course or need to discuss accessibility or accommodations before class? Contact us at learn@urbanartcollective.ca.

Parking is available at 1088 Somerset St W at the UAC Art Gallery, as well as at 50 Bayswater Ave. The parking area at 50 Bayswater is accessed from Somerset St W, not from Bayswater Avenue.

Cancellation Policy

14+ days before the first class: Full refund to your original payment method.
7–13 days before: Full-value UAC LAB credit.
Less than 7 days before: No refund or credit.

Registrations can be transferred to another person at no charge before the class begins. Missed classes or sessions are not eligible for refunds, credits or individual make-up classes.

If UAC LAB cancels a class, you can choose a full refund or full-value UAC LAB credit. If we reschedule and the new date does not work for you, you may also request a refund or credit.

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