Mini-Zine Makers: Creative Writing and Art Club
In this ongoing creative class, students will explore the art of making mini zines with a new theme each week. They’ll experiment with different zine styles and topics, from comics to poetry to "how-to" guides, and more!
Sarah McDavis
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5.0
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What's included
1 live meeting
55 mins in-class hours per weekClass Experience
Beginner - Intermediate Level
Mini Zine Makers is a fun and relaxed ongoing class where students will learn the art of making mini zines. Each session begins with a quick demonstration of the week’s theme and creative prompts. Students then dive into creating their zines, using their own unique ideas to fill each page with writing, drawings, or collages. With guidance and encouragement, learners will experiment with different styles and storytelling techniques, while sharing their progress in a supportive, collaborative environment. Week 1: About Me Zine - Create a simple "About Me" zine to kick off your collection. Week 2: Nature Zines - Explore themes like favorite animals, plants, or outdoor adventures. - Use creative prompts to fill pages with fun facts, drawings, and short stories. Week 3: How-To Zines - Share your knowledge by creating a "how-to" guide on something you love (e.g., making slime, drawing a cat, or building a Lego masterpiece). Week 4: Poetry Zines - Experiment with poetry and imagery to craft a visually striking mini zine. - Explore styles like free verse, haiku, or rhyming couplets. Week 5: Comic Zines - Learn the basics of visual storytelling through comics. - Design a short comic strip or graphic story for your zine. Week 6: Fan Zines - Celebrate your favorite book, show, game, or hobby by creating a fan zine. - Include reviews, character art, or "Top 5" lists. Week 7: Tiny Adventures - Design a zine that tells a short adventure story featuring unique characters and settings. Week 8: Free Choice - Bring your own ideas to life! Create a zine on any theme you’d like. (Note: Themes will repeat every 8 weeks, so learners can join anytime!)
Learning Goals
Creative Writing Skills: Crafting short stories, poems, and comics.Self-Expression: Using zines as a medium to share personal ideas and passions.
Other Details
Supply List
A PDF handout of a mini-zine template will be provided. Students will need art supplies such as colored pencils, markers, crayons or water color paints as well as possibly some blank computer paper.
External Resources
Learners will not need to use any apps or websites beyond the standard Outschool tools.
Joined March, 2022
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Teacher expertise and credentials
As an experienced children’s author, illustrator, and zine-maker, I have a passion for helping young creators bring their ideas to life. My hands-on approach to teaching is rooted in working with kids in creative spaces, including author visits and zine-making workshops. I love guiding learners through the process of storytelling and design while encouraging them to take creative risks and explore their unique voices.Reviews
Live Group Class
$15
weekly1x per week
55 min
Live video meetings
Ages: 8-12
4-9 learners per class
