Zines 101: An Introduction to Zines + DIY Culture
Join Brenda Montaño, local Dunsmuir resident and long-time zine maker, for this inclusive introductory workshop on zines and do-it-yourself culture. Zines are DIY books made by the people for the people! Zines are meant to be accessible forms of art and tools for sharing stories not often seen or heard. Learn about DIY history and explore an extensive zine library; Learn how to create analog (not digital) zines utilizing your favorite type of art form (collage art, drawing, photography, creative writing, etc.); Build community throughout the weeks as we create collectively and plan for our Zine Release Party where you will get the chance to show and sell your work.
Course Details
For Youth Ages 8-14
Course Dates + Times:
Four Sessions: July 9, 10, 11, 12, 9am–12pm
+ Zine Release Party on Saturday July 13, 3-6pm
Course Outline:
July 9th: How to Be in Community: Intros + Zine Exploration // DIY History + How to Make a Mini-Zine
July 10th: How to Use Your Voice: Collective Zine Creation
July 11th: How to Use a Copy Machine: Field Trip Day!
July 12th: How to Plan a Party
July 13th: Zine Release Party!
Cost:
$120-$150 sliding scale + printing costs of students work for Zine Release Party. All other supplies included.
Discounts available for youth from the same household. Reach out to zineswithsol@gmail.com for inquiries!
Register for Zines 101!
About Brenda Montaño
Brenda Montaño is a Xicana Indigena born and raised in California. She is a traditional birth worker and artist rooted in tradition and DIY culture, grounded by Reproductive Justice, Indigenous wisdom and grassroots organizing. The written word, radical histories and collage art are her favorite mediums for creation. She carries 10+years of experience in creating Zines, and 5+ years in facilitating zine workshops and collaborative zine projects. She holds skills in filling the role of educator in various settings- elementary classrooms, on Zoom, with big audiences and in one-on-one settings with her birth clients. Brenda is bilingual (Español), skilled in digital and analogue design, and is mother to two beautiful children. Outside of media making and birth work, Brenda loves spending time with her plantitas and ancestor trees, laughing with her community, and learning new, necessary, self sustaining skills in preparation for the (r)evolution. Check out her work at www.zineswithsol.com and follow her on the socials @zineswithsol.