{"product_id":"gen-zine","title":"Gen Zine: Make, Publish \u0026 Share Your Own Zine","description":"\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(255, 128, 0);\"\u003eMultiple Workshops Available (See Above)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch5 dir=\"ltr\" style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(255, 128, 0);\"\u003eClass Times:\u003c\/span\u003e  10:00am - 3:00pm\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003ch5 dir=\"ltr\" style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(255, 128, 0);\"\u003eWith Tutor:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(255, 128, 0);\"\u003e \u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003eCallum Robertson\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eStep away from the algorithm and into the zine scene.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eZines are small, self-published booklets that offer an inexpensive, hands-on way to share your ideas, art and stories directly with others. From comics and poetry to fandom, politics, collage and personal storytelling, zines have a long history as an accessible form of independent creative expression—and they’re experiencing a resurgence as people look for new ways to create and connect offline.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn this practical workshop, you’ll explore what makes a zine, develop your own concept and take it all the way from initial idea to a finished physical zine. You’ll also learn simple ways to copy, reproduce and share your work.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLed by illustrator, comic zine creator and Wellington Zinefest organiser Callum Robertson, this workshop is designed to get you making quickly. No previous zine-making, writing or illustration experience is required—just bring your ideas and a willingness to experiment.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch5 dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #ff8000;\"\u003eWhat You'll Learn:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBy participating in this course, learners will:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDiscover what zines are, where they come from and why physical media still matters in 2026.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eExplore different approaches to zine-making, from comics and illustration to writing, collage, fandom and personal storytelling.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDevelop a clear concept for a zine and consider who you want to make it for.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTurn your initial ideas into a draft and workable zine format.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLearn practical techniques for creating and assembling a finished zine.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eExplore simple ways to copy, reproduce and share your zines.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eExperience the process of taking a creative project from idea through to finished production.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch5 dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #ff8000;\"\u003eWhat You'll Create:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBy participating in this course, learners will:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eA completed, original zine ready to copy and share.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eA practical understanding of the zine-making process from concept to production.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe skills and confidence to continue creating your own zines independently.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhere time allows, you’ll also begin making copies of your finished zine. If not, you’ll leave knowing how to reproduce it yourself afterwards.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(255, 128, 0);\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch5 dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(255, 128, 0);\"\u003eMeet Your Tutor\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCallum Robertson has been creating and self-publishing comic zines for 15 years and is part of the organising crew behind Wellington Zinefest.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA former professional illustrator, Callum has created work for advertising, packaging and print and can offer practical guidance in storytelling, drawing and illustration. He is particularly passionate about helping people move beyond the idea stage and actually finish their creative projects—with plenty of tips and tricks for getting work across the line.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor Callum, zines are one of the most accessible ways to create and share content offline.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch5 dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(255, 128, 0);\"\u003eWhat Do I Need to Bring?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIf you’re completely new to zines, all you need to bring is:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePencils and pens\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eScissors\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eA glue stick\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eA ruler\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eA stapler, if you have one\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIf you already have an idea for your zine, you’re encouraged to bring any materials you’d like to work with. This could include magazines or other collage materials, drawings, photographs, writing, printed images or anything else that relates to your idea.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(255, 128, 0);\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch5 dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(255, 128, 0);\"\u003eWhat Will Be Provided?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePaper and basic materials for creating your zine will be available during the workshop, along with examples and inspiration to help you get started.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYour tutor will guide you through each stage of the process—from developing your idea and creating your first draft through to assembling and preparing your finished zine for copying and sharing.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(255, 128, 0);\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCan Anyone Do This Class?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes! 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