Please note: this course is 5 sessions over 6 weeks and the ticket prices include the full 5 sessions. It will take place in person at Inkling's studio and Glasgow Zine Library.
In this beginners six week course with Inkling, you will have the chance to print a zine that you are already working on using the Risograph print method. You will be guided through the process of designing, printing and binding your zine. At the end of the course you will have printed & bound 20 copies of your own A5 16 page Risograph zine. You will gain hands-on experience of Risograph printing and learn how to layout and mockup your print files using Photoshop and other low cost/free software.
You do not need to know anything about Riso printing but you do need to have a zine that you are already working on, and have the content ready by the time the course begins. It will help to have an idea of what order you want your content to go in but the course will help you understand and decide on your layout.
By the end of the course you will produce 20 copies of an A5 zine, 2 colour, 16 page zine, and (with your permission) a further 10 to be shared with other group members, the GZL collection and the Inklings archive.
To be able to progress through the course, you will need to attend all sessions. For this course, we would like to prioritise folks who haven’t had a chance to do courses like this in the past. If this is you, please sign up! If you have had the opportunity to do similar courses in the past but would like to do this one, please wait until 21st September to sign up, or email us to express interest and we will let you know closer to the time if a place remains available.
Week 1 | 28th Sept | Introduction and experimentation
Week 2 | 5th Oct | Artwork design
Week 3 | 12th Oct | Design development
Week 4 | 19th Oct | Independent working
Week 5 | 26th Oct | Printing
Week 6 | 2nd Nov | Printing and editioning
For a more detailed description of the course click here.
To participate in this course, you must:
- Have your zine content ready by the time the course begins
- Be digitally confident
- Have your own laptop or be able to borrow one from a friend *
- Be able to attend all sessions
*If you do not have access to a laptop but would like to join the course, please let us know. If you have any questions, please get in touch at glasgowzinelibrary@gmail.com.
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Please note: we can only issue refunds requested 72 hours before the event begins.
About Inkling:
A queer, neuro-divergent led Risograph print and publishing studio space operating with a commitment to principles of liberation, equality and accessibility. The space is fully accessible, with an accessible toilet. Inkling is situated in The Cooperage, just off Pollokshaws road in Strathbungo, alongside other creative businesses and with access via a large shared courtyard.
Ticket information
This event is for ages 18+ and will be held in person at Inkling's studio with 1 session at Glasgow Zine Library. Find directions to Inkling here and Glasgow Zine Library here.
There will be a maximum of 7 participants. During the event participants will be involved in: Group Discussions, Hands on activities, Sharing work that has been created, Visual presentation, Q&A
Sessions take place at Inkling (except one at Glasgow Zine Library). Inkling has wheelchair accessible pathways and a fully accessible toilet. You can request for other attendees to wear masks, although please note, we cannot enforce this. Find out more about access at GZL events and how to make an access request here.
You may be asked to wear a mask at this event.
If you have any questions or access requirements, please get in touch with us via glasgowzinelibrary@gmail.com
All events will adhere to our safer spaces policy, which you can learn about here.
GZL pledges to support The Palestinian Campaign for the Academic and Cultural Boycott of Israel. As part of this pledge we may participate in strikes called in response to the ongoing genocide in Palestine. If this event falls on a strike day and is cancelled, we will work with event leaders to reschedule the event asap. Participants will also have the option of receiving an immediate refund for any ticket purchases and travel booked to attend.
How to access the event:
After booking a ticket, you will be sent several reminder emails from Eventbrite leading up to the event. We will also send emails that share any resources that attendees will need access to, including any required materials.
Please email glasgowzinelibrary@gmail.com for any queries or issues.
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