❓What’s this all about?

We’re hosting a 3-part Zine-Making Workshop where we’ll learn how to turn big ideas into small, powerful packages — aka zines! Whether you want to break down immigration rights, demystify Roberts Rules, explain mutual aid, or share a personal story, this is a hands-on, low-pressure way to build your storytelling skills, hang with comrades, and make something cool together.

No experience needed! Just bring your curiosity (and maybe some scissors).

✊Why Zines?

Zines are the ultimate DIY communication tool — easy to make, cheap to share, and packed with power. They’re perfect for:

• Political education

• How-tos and Know-Your-Rights guides

• Personal stories and reflections

• Movement history and culture

• Just plain creative expression

How to Join

Sign up
Prepare: Pick 1-3 topics you’d love to explore (big or small — anything goes).
Inspo: CNJ DSA Zine Library and National DSA Zines
Need ideas? Check out this folder of political ed essays to spark inspiration

Why You Should Join

• Build your comms & storytelling skills

• Collaborate with comrades in a creative, social space

• Walk away with a finished zine you can share & distribute

No gatekeepers, no perfectionism — just your voice on paper.

Workshop Agenda

Workshop 1: Crafting a Radical Tool
Wed Mar 19 | 7:30pm—9pm ET (Zoom)

Goal: Learn the basics + start shaping your zine’s content.
Prepare: Review existing zines and bring a few topics to explore.

• Kickoff with a mindful creative exercise

• Zine-spiration: Solid examples & best practices

• Storytelling 101 — how to structure, simplify, and make your message stick

• Work session: Draft your topic, goal, audience, and content outline

• Share Out + feedback circle

Homework: Write your 8 pages of text (don’t worry — we’ll help!)

Workshop 2: Design & Publishing
Wed Apr 2 | 7:30pm—9:00pm ET (Zoom)

Goal: Bring your words to life with layout & design.
Prepare: Bring the text for your zine so we can figure out how it goes on the page.

• Quick creative sketch to warm up

• More zine-spiration — this time it’s all about fonts, colors, graphics, and layout

• Tools & techniques: Pen & paper, Canva, Google Slides, a napkin, and more

• Quiet design/doodle time (with chill tunes)

• How to print & publish — folding, scrolling, digital sharing

Homework: Finalize your zine & print it (or send to us to print)

Workshop 3: Zine Party!
Sat Apr 12 | 1:00pm—3:00pm ET (In-person, Location TBD)

Goal: Celebrate & swap your zines!
Prepare: Bring copies of your final zine (we can help with this!)

• Fold-n-Share with your fellow comrades

• Snacks & music

• Critical discussions