2023

Artist Amanda Fung will share their zine-making practice and guide you through creating your own zine, which can be a powerful tool for self-expression. This free workshop is recommended for ages 13 to adult. Click below to RSVP (required). Materials and light refreshments will be provided.

Workshop Schedule

1:30 to 2:30 PM - Introduction to Zines

2:30 to 4:30 - Open Studio Session: Make your own zine, socialize, chat with Amanda about their practice, visit our zine library, see our current exhibition Plein Air, and take home a complementary zine kit from our Little Workshop kiosk. Attending the 1:30 PM introductory session is not required to participate in the open studio session.

About the Artist
Amanda Fung (she/they) is a queer Cantonese artist and designer whose work often uses a lot of graphic design, playful illustrations, meta humor, interesting materials, and frequent invitations to interact with the physical object itself. Amanda runs a zee press, an independent press and Risograph studio that focuses on printing and publishing anything from art and zines to collaborative projects with other artists. Amanda started a zee press as a result of becoming deeply obsessed with both zines and the Risograph printing process and having experienced the healing power of zines and its culture that encourages self-expression over perfection.

What is a Zine?
Zines are a popular art form and alternative communication tool. Coming out of underground scenes like Punk or SciFi fandom, zines are homemade magazines created by individuals or collectives in small editions (1,000 or less), and usually printed on a photocopier.