K–6Creative Studio
Zine Making
DIY publications
Quincy
AshBefore you start
- Age band
- K–6
- Time
- 30–60 minutes
- Quest type
- Hanging Out
- Guardian
- Raya · Garfield
- Materials needed
- Black Fine-Tip Pens Set (Micron or Staedtler)
- Blank Sketchbook or Dot-Grid Notebook
- Make a Zine by Bill Brent and Joe Biel
Why this skill rocks
You get to tell your own stories, draw your own comics, or share your secret club rules in a super cool, handmade mini-magazine. It's all yours, from start to finish!
2034Where this could take you
Imagine creating awesome fan zines for your favorite Olympic athletes or designing the official program guides that everyone wants to collect. Your unique art and stories will be everywhere!
What You'll Need
Optional materials for this quest.
Black Fine-Tip Pens Set (Micron or Staedtler)
RequiredBlack ink pens in multiple tip sizes let you draw, letter, and outline cleanly. Essential for handmade zines — ballpoint smears, these do not.
Blank Sketchbook or Dot-Grid Notebook
RequiredUse this for zine drafts, layout sketches, and collecting ideas. Dot-grid pages make it easy to draw straight lines without looking ruled.
Make a Zine by Bill Brent and Joe Biel
The definitive beginner guide to zine making — covers layout, printing, distribution, and building a zine community. Worth every cent.