Zine-Making Workshop: A Collab with Jasper Peach

Zine-Making Workshop: Share Your Voice, Shape Your Pages with Jasper Peach



2.5 hours Location West Footscray Class size 1 to 16 guests   $80 - $89 ($80 for Member/Concession; $89 for Non-Member) (Afterpay available)

Join Bad Writers Club and author and activist Jasper Peach for a 90-minute hands-on workshop exploring the art of zine making – a creative, accessible, and deeply personal way to publish your ideas, stories, and artwork.
Whether you're new to zines or returning to the practise, this workshop invites you to connect with a community of makers and step into a rich history of DIY publishing.
We’ll cover the fundamentals of zine making, from folding techniques and layout to content ideas and creative inspiration. You’ll learn how zines have been used historically as political tools, creative expression, and intimate forms of communication – and how you can carry that legacy forward with your own voice.
This workshop offers:
  • A guided 90-minute session for adults with time to create your own zine
  • Space to keep working, chatting, and connecting afterwards
  • Optional one-on-one time (I’ll be around to answer questions and support your ideas)
  • An introduction to zines as a pathway to publishing and community connection
Bring your curiosity, something to write or draw with, and anything you might want to include in your zine (though materials will also be provided). Let’s make something real, together.
What you'll get
All craft materials are provided.
Enjoy light refreshments on us!
Knowledge required
Beginner Friendly
What to bring
An open mind and a great attitude!
Location

The Chestnut Tree Bookshop, Barkly Street, West Footscray VIC

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Recent reviews of Zine-Making Workshop: A Collab with Jasper Peach

  • 5/5 from Stephanie O'Hanlon, attended Aug 2025: The BEST first-time zine workshop experience! I attended the Making Zines Workshop yesterday, and it completely exceeded my expectations - this wasn’t just a class, it was a creative awakening! It was my very first time making zines, and I was a bit nervous walking in… but I walked out totally inspired (and ready to make ten more). Our instructor, Jasper (they/them), was absolutely brilliant - warm, knowledgeable, inclusive, and full of encouragement. They created such a welcoming space for everyone to explore their own stories and creative quirks. Jasper even offered to show me how to stitch-bind my zine by hand (!!) - such a thoughtful and hands-on touch that made the experience feel super special. The venue had everything you could possibly need: scissors, glue sticks, papers, pens, markers, mags to cut up all ready to go. It was organised, colourful, and full of creative buzz. I felt like a kid in an art supply candy shop. What I loved most? The freedom to express myself without pressure. I created a funny little zine about a wild gym saga, and no one judged; everyone was just into it! That kind of support and vibe is so rare, and so valuable. Highly recommend to anyone, whether you're brand new to zines or a seasoned maker. I'm already planning my next zine!
  • 5/5 from Carlie Bradley, attended Aug 2025: Jasper is such a powerhouse! Attending this zine workshop was an eye-opening experience. It wasn’t just about learning how to make a zine—it became a space where I could pause, explore, and reflect on my own voice as a creative. Being in the presence of such generous facilitators and fellow makers gave me the courage to play, experiment, and push past my own doubts. I walked away not only with new skills and ideas, but with a deeper sense of what I want to say through my work. I’m really grateful for the opportunity and would recommend it to anyone wanting to connect with their creativity in a supportive, inclusive environment.
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Bad Writers Club
Bad Writers Club

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WRITING & EDITING WORKSHOPS & EVENTS
Ridiculously fun
Unashamedly lowbrow
Naarm (Footscray)
BWC was born out of a desire to write with freedom and wild abandon … to write and create with no limitations, judgement, or self-imposed barriers.
We all have the right to suck … in fact, we MUST suck on the way to becoming GOOD!
It takes bravery to keep going when it feels like everything that comes out is utter rubbish … but there’s a reason we call it a writing PRACTICE.
Good writing comes with time and repetition, but it can be a really hard and lonely experience, so we created BWC.
A place for all kinds of writers to be together, try things, make mistakes, learn stuff, and have a massive amount of fun in the process.
BWC is more than a writing club. It’s a place to suck in safety, while growing, stretching yourself to be better, and surrounding yourself with folks who get it.
2026-10-30 15:00:00
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