Learn about the radical history of zines and then build your own! Let’s celebrate all the fun things that make you *special* in this ZINE WORKSHOP at Ritchie Hall.
It’s 2026 (yikes!) and you’re feeling the pressure to set big goals, squeeze into someone else’s expectations, and buy more stuff, and fix the world, and take a break from socials…and, and, and…
Friend! Don’t despair!
You are a pretty perfect human, we know it. Let our expert instructor help you build a mini zine scrapbook to celebrate YOU. Just as you are.
“What a wonderful way to spend a few hours with friends. The venue was so nice accessible and relaxing. The facilitators were so well organized and the brief slide presentation prior to us getting into working...was very informative and insightful. Great job and highly recommended way to hang with friends or on your own! Ohhh and coffee and treats♥️”
WHO IS THIS FOR?
You are a beginner
You want to make your first (or 100th) zine in community
You want to get started in scrapbooking
You want a chill, afternoon hang out opportunity for you and your friends
You want to meet other crafters in Edmonton!
WHAT IS INCLUDED?
Admission includes:
Coffee, treats and a pump up playlist
Borrow our tools: scissors, corner rounder, pens, markers, pencil crayons, stamps
Consumables: stickers, colourful paper, magazines for collage
Step-by-step instructions on creating a zine using multiple patterns!
Caring guidance from our expert teacher Lisa - a published scrapbooker and long-time instructor!
You will leave with at least one completed zine with lots of tips and strategies for building more at home. Discover enhanced confidence in your crafting skills, and new friends.
WHAT TO BRING?
Most of the supplies will be provided (included in the cost of the workshop), but here are some extras you can bring for your comfort.
A water bottle or cup for hydration
Mask for safety
Sweater or layers - it can get drafty in our hall!
Magazines or flat ephemera you would like to share with the class!
You do NOT need to bring printed photos of your special memories. Lisa will walk you through a process to capture them through doodles, collage, and writing!
ADMISSION OPTION
There are THREE sliding scale admission options:
Redistribution Rate: $20
Full Rate: $10
Solidarity Rate: $5
Please choose the one that suits your current situation. Thanks in advance to folks who choose the redistribution rate! You make it possible for us to offer our classes at a reduced rate for your neighbours.
VOLUNTEERS NEEDED!
We are recruiting 3-4 volunteers to help us host this event! Does this sound like you?
Admissions and welcome table
Photography
Crafty folks who can offer attendees tips on using the materials
Set up and tear down
Shifts vary from 30 minutes to 2 hours, and relevant training/supervision is provided. Please email communications@ritchie-league.com to sign up for a shift.
MEET YOUR INSTRUCTOR!
Lisa loves all arts and craft media, but is a papercrafter at heart. She spent 10+ years teaching and working at a popular Edmonton scrapbook store. She loves to bring strangers together, create caring “third spaces”, and build community resilience.