A zine (‘zeen’) is an indie publication made with love.
School of Zines runs zine-making & self-publishing workshops that aim to empower creativity, celebrate cultural diversity, and foster community connections in Western Sydney, Australia & beyond!
School of Zines is an initiative of Aphrodite D. (Illographo Press), supported by the Arts & Cultural Exchange (ACE) Parramatta.
zine workshopS
Learn all about zine culture, work on your own publication, connect with like-minded creatives and zinesters or just be there for the vibes.
The workshops will be facilitated by School of Zines’ creator and resident zinester, Aphrodite, joined by local and guest zine makers, artists, poets, writers and creatives from all around Sydney.
Table space is limited so please register to save your seat!
Self-Publishing workshops
Learn about self-publishing, layout design, paper stock, printing, folding, finishing and bookbinding techniques in a one-on-one or small group setting. Be mentored by School of Zines creator Aphrodite (Illographo Press).
These private workshops are perfect for individuals with specific needs or projects.
All materials and resources will be provided. Private workshops will be held at ACE Parramatta. Contact us to get a quote and book your preferred date/s.
School of Zines acknowledges the Burramattagal and Dharug people as the Traditional Owners and Custodians of this land where we live, work and create. We pay our respects to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultures; and to Elders past and present.
School of Zines stand in solidarity with Palestine and the oppressed peoples of the world. We stand for Justice, Human Rights and Freedom.
School of Zines supports the global Boycott, Divestment, and Sanctions movement. We have divested from Big Tech - Google, Microsoft, Meta and all other social media, e-marketing and e-commerce platforms - in an effort to protect our community's right to privacy, safety and freedom.