Zine making workshop with South West Grain Network and friends
Sunday, April 26
9:00 AM - 2:30 PM
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About
**South West Grain Network Zine Making Workshop **
**at St Sidwells Bakehouse **
Sunday April 26th
(Zine is pronounced Zeen)
Zines have a long, radical history. They are small, self-published booklets made by ordinary people who want to share ideas, stories, art, and knowledge outside of mainstream publishing. From punk scenes and feminist movements to environmental campaigns and community organising, zines have been a powerful DIY tool for people who want their voices heard.
Part of what makes zines special is how simple and accessible they are. A zine might be made with a pen, a pair of scissors, and a photocopier. Anyone can make one. There are no rules, no editors, and no gatekeepers — just a chance to express something that matters and share it with others.
For communities like the South West Grain Network, zines offer a creative way to document knowledge, celebrate local food cultures, and tell the stories behind the grain: from field to mill to bakery. They can hold recipes, growing experiences, drawings, reflections, practical skills, and ideas about building a better food system.
In this workshop we’ll explore the spirit of DIY publishing and make our own zines together. You don’t need to be an artist or a writer — just bring curiosity, stories, and a willingness to experiment.
Schedule
10:00-10:30 Arrivals with refreshments (pastries and hot drinks)
**10:30-11:00 ** Welcome, introductions, outline of the day
11:00-13:00 Zine making - practical making.
13:00-14:00 Lunch - please self organise for lunch bringing your own packed lunch or visiting a cafe/restaurant in the city. Lunch will not be provided.
14:00-15:30 Finishing off your Zine followed by a closing circle and go around
Travel and Parking
Address : 178-179 Sidwell St, Exeter EX4 6RD
Driving : Closest parking is at Bampfylde Street Car Park: Approximately 2–5 minutes walk, John Lewis Car Park (King William Street): Approximately 3–4 minutes walk or Summerland Gate Car Park: Approximately 4–9 minutes walk. Free parking can be found on Water Lane a 30 minute walk away.
Public Transport: St Sidwells can be accessed by the main train stations in Exeter, St Davids, Exeter Central or St James Park.
Lift share : Please coordinate travel to car share where possible. You can use this live documentto self organise offering or requesting lifts.
What to bring with you
- Please bring zine making supplies to share: old magazines, books, flyers, paper, posters, pens, pencils, rulers, scissors, art and craft supplies. You do not need to bring all of these but bring what you can to share.
- Any Zines you have to show as inspiration
- Your own lunch
- Any additional snacks you may need
- Please bring any personal medications with you
- A bottle of water
- Phone/camera for taking photos
Cost
Our events are a way to build financial stability for the SWGN, last year we raised nearly £1000 through our in person events. The ticket price for this event is, as always, at a sliding scale to try and enable everyone to attend. If you can pay a bit more or expense the ticket through your business, please consider doing so to support the growth of the network. There is an option to add a donation to your ticket price as you wish and this is adjustable down to zero using the small up and down arrows next to the donation amount.
Should cost be a barrier to your attendance please contact Robyn on 07877580825 or swgrainnetwork@gmail.com and we can find a way to support you.
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Accessibility
If you have any accessibility needs, or questions about the event please contact Robyn Minogue, South West Grain Network coordinator on swgrainnetwork@gmail.com or 07877580825.
