Tweens, Teens and ZINES! (Children’s Workshop)

ONLINE via Zoom

This workshop is for children 12+. Ever want to self publish your poems or stories? Have an idea for a magazine you could produce yourself? With friends? In this ZINE class, you will learn how to fold 4 variations of zines, layout content, and publish! Comes with a kit mailed to you with materials for 4 zines.

This workshop requires a kit that will be mailed to registered students via USPS 2-Day Priority.

Level: This class is designed for children, ages 12+. Educators are welcome.
Dates & Times: 2 Tuesdays, April 13th & 15th, 4:00-5:30pm CST
Registration ends: Tuesday, April 6th at 5pm
Max. no of students: 10
Instructor: Linda Anderson
Cost: $60 tuition & materials + $10 postage fee
Members receive a 10% discount off the cost of the workshop, among other benefits.
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Supply List

In addition to a tablet or computer with a reliable Internet connection and a well-lit space in which to work, students will need to provide the following:

1). Drawing/writing tools: pens, pencils, color markers, etc.
2). Magazines to cut up
3). Scissors
4). Glue stick
5). Home printer (ask for parental help to publish if needed)

ADDITIONAL IMPORTANT INFORMATION

• Early registration is encouraged.
• We have additional resources for children and educators. Please click here for more information.
• Registered students will receive a link to the Zoom meeting in the confirmation email. Students will also receive detailed instructions on how best to participate via Zoom, helpful if one is unfamiliar with the platform.
• Zoom meetings for this workshop will be recorded. Students will have private access to the recordings for 90 days.

ABOUT YOUR INSTRUCTOR

Linda Anderson received her MFA in 1978 (Printmaking/Design) from Brigham Young University. Her career was two fold, training as a Book Conservator and bookbinder, working in that field in the 1980’s and early 1990’s, then going back to school in Texas to get an education degree, after which she worked as an art specialist in AISD for nearly twenty years. Linda now is a retired art teacher and educator, but continues to lead book-arts classes for children and adults at the Austin Book Arts Center. Her art and book art has been exhibited in Texas and Utah