A zine is an independent, often small-circulation printed publication that gives anyone the freedom of self-expression and authorship. Zines can vary greatly in form and content: from deeply personal or niche topics to formats ranging from pocket-sized DIY booklets, artist’s zines, and A4 notebooks to carefully typeset zine-newspapers, photo books, and other formats.

In this two-day workshop, we will get acquainted with the history and examples of zines, try out a few quick exercises, and then each participant will create their own zine in any technique — with drawings, photographs, texts, collages, or a mix of them. We will work with themes and interests that matter personally to participants, helping each to assemble a zine that reflects their identity in some way.
At the end, participants will exchange zines and discuss the works, and if they wish, digitize them for a shared archive. All necessary materials will be provided, though participants are welcome to bring their own to expand visual possibilities.

Location: Atelier, Center for Contemporary Culture Tselinny, Masanchi St. 59, Almaty
Language: Russian

Participation in the Creative Laboratory with Freedom Bank program is free of charge — grants are provided with the support of Freedom Bank. To apply, please fill out the form on the Center’s website. When selecting participants, we consider the need for financial support (including teenagers from large or low-income families), the quality of the application, and motivation — how important this course is for the participant and how they plan to use the knowledge and experience gained.

Mentor:
Aigerim Tumenbai — multidisciplinary illustrator, designer, and artist with international experience, co-founder of the art collective Open Sourcing Love. Currently, Aigerim teaches illustration and design at De Montfort University Kazakhstan and develops her own artistic practice.

For all inquiries related to the course, please contact: learning@tselinny.org