Date: October 16th, 2025

Time: 6:00-9:00 PM Open Workshop

Location: Calvin Center For the Arts

755 Mahoning Avenue, Youngstown OH 44515

What is a Public Interest Zine Making Workshop teaches participants to create small, self-published booklets called zines to advocate for social justice, raise awareness about community issues, or share information outside of mainstream media.Workshops provide materials and instruction on zine-making techniques, from collaging and handwriting to using typewriters and photocopiers, and are designed to foster DIY creativity, community building, and activist communication skills to empower individuals and marginalized groups. 

What is a zine?

• A zine (pronounced "zeen") is a handmade, often photocopied, miniature booklet or magazine. 

• They are a form of self-publishing, allowing individuals or groups to share their unique ideas, stories, art, or activism. 

• Zines are often associated with DIY culture, punk, feminist, and activist communities as a radical alternative to mass-produced media. 

What is a public interest zine?

• A zine focused on issues for the well-being of all people, rather than just individuals or specific companies. 

• These zines are a tool for information, education, and activism, helping to raise awareness and create change for social justice and community well-being. 

• They provide a platform to challenge mainstream narratives and give a voice to perspectives and issues often overlooked by traditional media. 

  What to expect in the workshop:

  • Hands-on creation:

    Participants will learn to make their own zines using various techniques like cutting, pasting, drawing, writing, and using photocopiers. 

  • Material guidance:

    All necessary supplies, such as paper, scissors, magazines for collage, and other craft materials, are often provided. 

  • Skill development:

    Workshops teach communication, content creation, and design skills for effective message delivery. 

  • Community and sharing:

    Participants can share their creations with others, go home with a starter collection of zines, and build community around shared interests and issues. 

  • Focus on social impact:

    The workshop emphasizes how zine-making can be a powerful tool for advocacy, empowering participants to express their ideas and contribute to social justice movements. 
    

You’re Invited!

Please bring a script with roughly 300 prewritten words about “What does being an ally mean to you?”

Feel free to bring a buddy!