Saturday's Workshops
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| 10:00 | *Zines 101 10-11:30 | *DIY Silkscreening 10-12 | *Basic Bookmaking 10-11:30 | |
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| 11:00 | ||||
| 11:30 | Gender and Zines 11:45-1:15 | Beyond the Photocopier 11:45-1:15 | Writing Reviews 11:45-12:45 | |
| 12:00 | *Gocco Basics 12:15-1:15 | |||
| 12:30 | ||||
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| 1:15 | ||||
| 1:45 | Consent 1 1:45-3:15 | Zine Tours and Promotion 1:45-2:45 | *Audio Zines 1:45-3:15 | *Zines for Kids 1:45-2:45 |
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| 3:00 | History of Riot Grrrl Zines 3-4:30 | *Layout Basic and Design 3-4 | ||
| 3:30 | Mental Health 3:30 - 5 | Education and Zines 3:30-5:00 | ||
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Sunday's Workshops
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| 11:00 | Independent Reporting 11:00-12:30 | Block Printing and Stenciling 11-12 | *Advanced Bookmaking 11-12:30 | |
| 11:30 | *Body Liberation 11:30-1:00 | |||
| 12:00 | Zines and Communication 12:15-1:15 | |||
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| 2:00 | Zines Fighting Oppression 2:00-4:00 | Going Pro 2:00-3:30 | Cook Book/ Zine Carnival for non-Carnivores 2-3:30 |
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Starred workshops (*) are child-friendly, although supervision is appreciated.
Gender and Zines: Back to Top
A panel discussion (details TBA)
*Everyday Activism toward Body Liberation Back to Top
Join members of FATASS (www.fatasspdx.com) to discuss The Body Revolution and how you can contribute to size liberation through everyday actions and rebellions.
Consent 1 Back to Top
This workshop will cover what is consent and what it is NOT. We will work on developing skills to understand people's signs for consent and ways to ask for consent, as well as figuring out ways to reach the ultimate safe and healthy sex. Led by Lauren Hartley and Lee Hunter.
Mental Health Back to Top
A panel discussion featuring Comyn Henry (Portland community mental health organizer and publisher of the zine "Word Salad: An Alternative Journal of Mental Health"), Sarah Swingset (writer of the zine "Swingset Girl"), Ashley McNamara (of the Icarus Project, writer of the zine "Book of Ladders" and coauthor of "Navigating the Space Between Brilliance and Madness"), and Lunacy (of the Bay Area Mental Health Collective and writer of the zines "Lunacy" and "Queer in Palestine")
Zines Fighting Oppression Back to Top
A panel bringing together members of the anti-oppression workshops and local political activists to discuss the ways in which various oppressions intersect and how to use zines as a tool against them.
*Zines 101 Back to Top
This workshop answers such pressing questions as: What is a zine? Who makes them, and more importantly, HOW CAN I MAKE A ZINE? We'll cover content, layout, pricing, reproduction, distribution and zine etiquette. The second half of the workshop will be devoted to the science of the U.S. Postal Service. A great place to start! Led by Nicole J. Georges ("Invincible Summer") and Alex Wrekk ("Brainscan")
Beyond the Photocopier Back to Top
In this workshop we'll talk about non-Xerox printing options with a demonstration of mimeographic printing, and we'll give tips on how to set up art for multi-color printing to either print on your own or at a professional print shop. Led by Ryan Moeckly (Senior Designer, Public Interest GRFX), Dan Hack and Jake Anderson ("Tape Mountain")
Independent Reporting Back to Top
With a network of over 180 Independent Media Centers around the world, YOU can become the media and stop supporting the lies of the corporate media. Nervous about being becoming the media? That's OK! Check out this workshop to learn the basics of sniffing out a good story, finding sources, interviewing, and writing. Led by volunteers from Portland Indymedia.
Zine Tours and Promotion Back to Top
Two people with numerous tours under their belts will share a set of stories about touring with a zine that will hopefully lead you to feel capable of doing it yourself. We'll talk about the logistics involved, what you can expect out of it, noncommercial/alternative venues, and how to set up your events. Led by Joe Biel (Microcosm Publishing) and Calvin Johnson (K Records).
*Layout Basics and Design: Back to Top
Zine layout and general design aesthetics from cover to cover. This will be a cut-and-paste oriented workshop exploring tips and how-tos on zine layout and design discussing the mingling of images with text and use of materials in creating zines with visual appeal. Led by Jane ("Rattle and Boom") and Alex ("Brainscan")
*Zines for Kids Back to Top
I.P.R.C. outreach coordinator Nicole J. Georges teaches a workshop suitable for kids of all ages, explaining the how and why of zines with age-appropriate examples and content. Get messy and learn to express yourself!
Writing Reviews Back to Top
Learn how to solicit materials for, and publish, written reviews of websites, books, zines, videos, etc. The class will also discuss the use of reviews as a form of political activism. Led by Kirsten Anderberg (www.kirstenanderberg.com)
*Audio Zines Back to Top
Details TBA.
Education and Zines Back to Top
A panel of local and state-wide educators discussing the use of zines in the education world.
Cook Book / Zine Carnival for non-Carnivores Back to Top
Join two cookbook makers as they guide you through the pleasures and perils of publishing your own recipe book/zine. Focusing on test kitchens, layout, design, binding, printing, distribution, tours and dinner parties. Led by Joshua Ploeg and Siue Moffat.
Zines and Communication Back to Top
Theresa Molter (Zine Symposium Organizer) and Sarah Gion ("Family Style") met through zines at a time in which girls need community most -- high school. Feeling isolated from suburbia and small-town cultures, they and other young women built their own communication network through zines, letters, and mix tapes -- sharing their most personal thoughts with people they'd never met face-to-face. Theresa and Sarah will share their stories and ecourage you to share yours too.
*Print Gocco Basics Back to Top
Come and observe as we show you an amazing little Japanese screen-printer and all the things it can do! Print Gocco machines can quickly, easily and cheaply mass-produce professional-looking posctcards, zine covers, album covers and more. You'll learn how Print Goccos work, see samples, and find out where to buy Goccos and supplies. As a group we will choose a couple of designs, make screens, and print postcards. Everyone will get to print a few cards to take home. Led by Gillian Beck and Theresa Molter (Zine Symposium Organizers)
Screen-printer and all the things it can do! Back to Top
Print Gocco machines can quickly, easily and cheaply mass-produce professional-looking posctcards, zine covers, album covers and more. You'll learn how Print Goccos work, see samples, and find out where to buy Goccos and supplies. As a group we will choose a couple of designs, make screens, and print postcards. Everyone will get to print a few cards to take home. Led by Gillian Beck and Theresa Molter (Zine Symposium Organizers)
*D.I.Y. Silkscreening Back to Top
Learn basic silkscreening techniques including screen filler, contact paper, and a talk on photo emulsion. No previous experience necessary: we'll cover the basics from acquiring materials to stretching screens, and various methods of printing images as well. Bring an idea of a design to screen, and a shirt or fabric to screen on (we will have some available as well).
*Basic Bookmaking Back to Top
This workshop teaches the basics behind simple book making. You will learn how to make a few basic books, including one pagers, pamplet stitch, accordian, and 3 hole punch books. This workshop is recommended for anyone looking to boost the design of their zine or to learn how to make their own notebooks or journals. Materials provided. Led by Jane ("Rattle and Boom")
*Advanced Bookmaking Back to Top
We will learn how to make a sturdy, hard-cover book with an open-spined cord binding. There will be handouts. Led by Becky (www.booksbybecky.net)
History of Riot Grrrl Zines Back to Top
Details TBA.
Block Printing and Stenciling Back to Top
Details TBA.
Going Pro Back to Top
Details TBA.