SCHOOL OF ZINES KINDY IS now open! JOIN US FOR OUR FIRST EVER Drop-in Zine-making session for kids!
School of Zines Kindy (SoZ #14) is an informal drop-in session designed to inspire creative play, facilitate bonding between kids and parents, and foster community connection through the art of making zines. We’re inviting parents with creative kids aged 4 to 12 years old to bring the fam and join the fun!
SoZ Kindy will be held on Sunday 16th November at the Arts & Cultural Exchange Parramatta. Kids and parents can DROP-IN anytime between 11am to 4pm to make zines, connect with other families, meet local artists, and browse indie books & zines for KIDS! Drop-in and stay for as long or as short a time as you need.
School of Zines Kindy will be facilitated by SoZ creator Aphrodite (Illographo Press), supported by the SoZ team – Maricris & Lance. We’ll get hands on and explore storytelling through drawing, painting, origami (paper-folding), collage, print-making, and various kid-friendly zine-making and book-binding techniques.
Kindy Zine Kits containing child-safe art materials, resources, and inspiration will be provided. You and your little one will have everything you need to make a zine to take home and cherish for life! :)
Participating kids (4-12 years old) MUST BE accompanied by a parent or guardian.
Register your interest to receive an info pack and event reminder.
SCHOOL OF ZINES KINDY
Drop-in zine-making Session
fee: $15* (1 kid + 1 parent + kindy zine kit included)
Pay by cash or card at the door.
*includes:
Entrance fee: Drop-in anytime between 11am - 4pm
School of Zines badge (exclusive to workshop participants)
Kindy Zine kit (templates and free samples)
Coffee, tea and light snacks (please inform the facilitator if you or your child have any allergies or special dietary requirements)
In-person support from the School of Zines facilitator/s
Range of papers and collage scraps
Art supplies - Pens, markers, stamps, stickers, scissors, glue, tape, etc.
Supervised access to binding materials (cutting mat, stapler, manual guillotine/trimmer, book press, hole puncher, etc)
Supervised access to a scanner; B&W photocopier & printer (limited to 2 copies per person)
Access to the School of Zines Library for inspiration
*School of Zines is a volunteer-run self-funded initiative & a labour of love. Workshop fees allow us to hire the space and provide materials. If price is a barrier, don’t hesitate to reach out so we can make our workshop accessible for you.
Child-Safety & event rules:
Participating kids (aged 4-12 yrs old) MUST BE accompanied by their parent or guardian. Kindly register your interest prior to attending the workshop. If more than one child will be participating, please fill in the form for each child.
Parents/guardians are responsible for: 1.) Supervising their child/ren during the workshop; 2.) Ensuring that their child/ren are safe and free from harm; 3.) Adhering to the event’s Child Safety rules & guidelines. (See Your duties & rights as a parent)
Facilitator/s are required to have a current valid Working With Children’s Check.
Only vetted School of Zines team members and/or volunteers are allowed to work during the event.
School of Zines is a safe, welcoming and inclusive space. We ask all participants and visitors to treat each other, the facilitators and venue staff, with kindness and respect. Offensive language or aggressive behaviour are NOT acceptable.
For information on venue facilities and accessibility, see ACE’s Access and Amenities page.
First Aid Kits are located in the ACE kitchen area indicated by a green medical sign. In case of emergency, call 000.
In case of fire, please follow the Fire Safety instruction posters all over ACE. Stay calm and call 000.
We take photos and videos during the workshop and we use this content to promote our work on our website and social media. If you do not wish to be photographed, please let the facilitator know.
If you are feeling unwell, please stay home and look after yourself. Help us keep our community safe.