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Thu, November 5, 2026
Zines resist easy definition. Ranging from newsstand magazines to singular book art objects, they are most often self-published booklets, cheaply produced and traded hand to hand. Art zines are a distinct subcategory of zines, and materialize as varied as mini zines, flip-books, flip-flop zines, newsprint editions, and posters. Their content is equally diverse: conceptual, narrative, diaristic, illustrative, or comic. While zines may appear seemingly uncontrollable, they are all commitment to independent, unmediated production outside the traditional establishment.
This workshop opens with a brief introduction to art zine culture, past and present, including its role in subcultures and movements such as the riot grrrl scene of the early 1990s. A demonstration of a few zine forms follows, after which participants will produce a complete, single-edition zine using a demonstrated template. All materials will be provided, though participants are welcome to bring their own. Coming with a story or idea in mind is encouraged.
Registration is $30. To register: You must have an active SWOCC Student ID number. If you have taken classes at SWOCC within the last year, you will have an active SWOCC Student ID number.
If you have not taken a class at SWOCC within the last year, you’ll need to complete the Community Education & Personal Enrichment application. Go to http://www.socc.edu/community for instructions and a link to the form.
This will get you an active SWOCC Student ID number. Skip this step only if you have taken classes at Southwestern within the past year.
When you have an active SWOCC Student ID number, call 541-888-7352 or email onestop@socc.edu.
For more information about Ciara Rubí visit https://www.ciararubi.com/.