5-7 p.m. Thursday, July 23, at Visionaries + Voices. 3841 Spring Grove, Cincinnati, OH 45223

Learn to make standard-sized and mini zines with Max McCormick + Ann McCracken! 

A zine is essentially an easy-to-reproduce, self-published booklet. You can create a zine for anything; zines exist in a wide range of topics and styles. Some are full of art, some are for poetry, some contain essays and informational material, some are like mini newspapers with local event listings, some contain fiction, and some act as shareable personal or travel journals- the beauty of zines is that you can do whatever you want! There are no rules. Zines provide an affordable, do-it-yourself way to get your ideas out there. 

Learn the basics of how to create the master copy, and from there, all you need is a copy machine to reproduce it and distribute it to friends, or whatever audience you have in mind! Zines are an important part of many subcultures, including queer culture, to exchange information and ideas in an accessible and affordable way. 

Artist Bio:

Max McCormick is a Cincinnati-based artist, plant nerd, educator and co-founder of Boxelder Community Room. Max regularly facilitates workshops and events. To see a small selection of their work and to stay up to date with events, you can find them at www.instagram.com/maxmaxmaxxoxoLearn how to weave Jackie Fisher’s iconic “keychain lanyards” in this FREE workshop. Customize your keychain using different color strings and beads to make it your own. Reflect your identity, rep your favorite colors, or perhaps make a gift for a friend. Join V+V for an evening of fun crafting and good company!

Joy Fuel

Joy Fuel is an inclusive workshop series from Visionaries + Voices that celebrates the diverse LGBTQAI+ community in Greater Cincinnati. The free, accessible program provides opportunities for people of all ages and abilities to express themselves creatively through workshops led by V+V teaching artists. Joy Fuel honors the intersection of disability and LGBTQAI+ identities while creating space for a wide range of talents, perspectives, and experiences.

Joy Fuel is supported by the ArtsWave Pride Grant and the generosity of contributors to the annual ArtsWave Campaign, the region’s primary source of arts funding.

Visit the Visionaries + Voices website for details.

HCDDS is not the host of this event, and details can change; contact the organizer to confirm.