Tuesday, March 10; 5–8pm CT
This virtual workshop, design zines digitally using free tools such as Google Docs, Spectrolite, and Affinity.
Learn where to find free, copyright-free images online and how to gather them for use in digital zines. Then, using Google Docs and Spectrolite, we will design, impose, and prepare a simple pamphlet zine for printing. Finally, we’ll use Affinity, a free layout software, to create one-page zines and export them for printing. Participants will have time to practice these skills, ask for guidance on using design tools, and share their work-in-progress to get feedback from other participants.
Level: Beginner. All skill levels are welcome.
Certificate: 3 hours, Category B or D
Pricing
$70 | $35 Scholarship | $105 Pay-It-Forward
Scholarships are available for individuals facing adversity as it relates to identity, income/wealth, and lack of access to arts resources. The Pay-It-Forward rate (tuition, plus 50%) supports MCBA’s efforts to make scholarships available. We leave it to you to choose the rate that is meaningful to you based on your income, wealth, and privilege status. MCBA members receive a 10% discount on tuition.
What you'll need to participate
Tech requirements: For this participatory virtual workshop, we recommend joining on a laptop or desktop computer with a camera, microphone, and strong internet connection. You will also need to have the ability to download free software from the internet in order to fully participate. You will receive step-by-step instructions for downloading Zoom (it’s free!) and accessing the workshop online approximately 2 days before the workshop’s start date.
Materials: You are responsible for sourcing your own materials from the materials list. You are welcome to reach out to teaching artists with questions about materials in advance of the workshop (contact information is listed on the materials list).
