Zine Making Workshop (suitable for 8+years)

Qiuyan (she/her) from Queer China UK will take you through learn the basic skills of making a zine and introduce a little history of zine-making.

Zines are self-published non-profit publications with a history rooted in DIY cultures and methods of production, created as an alternative to mainstream publishing. The workshop introduces the basics of zine making, exploring different types of zines and self-published works.

All materials including coloured papers, stickers, newspapers and air-dry clay in this zine-making workshop will be provided. You can choose to create a zine on any topics that interest you! It is a place to have fun and make friends!

Workshop duration: 90 mins  Workshop capacity: 20

Queer China is: (biog to follow)

This event is part of Chats Palace Alternative Coronation Celebration: A Royal Neighbourhood Party

We’re marking the King’s Coronation in style by throwing a big neighbourhood party, full of family-friendly activities run by artists from the queer community.

Come along, join in the festivities and celebrate yourselves for who you truly are: we all deserve a crown.

This will be a safe space for everyone to come together and celebrate the Coronation. Whatever shape your family comes in, we welcome you all.

Activities have been created to be accessible by a broad range of age groups. Please see specific event pages for age guidance.

The celebration party will include:

• Drop in arts & crafts – make your own crowns, bunting and more
• A royal photobooth – wear your crowns, pose with the King and get your glad rags on
• Storytelling from Drag Queen Story Hour UK
• Shadow Puppet Workshops – create a royal puppet theatre to take away with you
• Zine Making Workshops from Queer China
• Disco Loco – a family disco from Hackney Showroom
• Lots of tea, cake and ice cream!

We can’t wait to welcome you to our Palace