Learn from us
Glasgow Zine Library is delighted to offer learning opportunities through zines to organisations, individuals, and groups who may wish to explore our collection and get hands-on experience with zine-making. Zines are so varied in their topics, and inspiring in their creativity, there is something for everyone, no matter the age, interest, or previous experience of the participants.
Below are the two main sessions we offer for groups.
If you have any questions about either option, want to do something different, or to discuss further in general, please use the enquiry form here.
OPTION 1 - A Visit
Cost: Free!
Capacity: ~20*
Good for: schools, local organisations, charities, arts & crafts groups, social groups
We can organise a visit for free on any day that suits you (depending on staff availability). Someone on the team will welcome you in, and give access to our reading room (with several hundred public zines), and answer any questions that you may have about our work and the library itself.
We can leave our making materials and basic instructions for anyone who wants to have a go at making a zine for themselves. This is a self-directed experience, with no formal workshop or teaching from GZL staff.
*If visiting during public opening hours, this may be limited by other members of the public. Please get in touch to discuss your group's size!
OPTION 2 - A Workshop/Talk/Seminar
Cost: £225
Capacity: groups of ~12
Good for: conferences, university or college groups, teambuilding, funded groups working on projects, funded groups exploring days out
We can facilitate a 1.5-2 hour beginner workshop based around a theme, or generalised.
During this session, we explore the history, intent and point of zines, and leave room for icebreaker exercises and leading discussions about the zines in our collection.
Participants are taught how to make a zine, including through prompts which can be tailored to a session. They leave with their own zine(s) and ideas on how to explore the practice further. We can also give talks on zines, separate to workshops, please ask!
Contact us:
If you have any questions about either option, want to do something different, or to discuss further in general, please use the enquiry form here.
About the library and access:
The library is a charity based in Govanhill, very close to Victoria Road and to Queen’s Park Train Station. There is free parking on Albert Road. We are open to the general public 12-6pm on Fridays and Saturdays. We are fully wheelchair-accessible, including an accessible toilet with a baby changing table.