In this Zine Making course, you will create your own zine from start to finish, from curating the content and designing the publication, exploring typography and experimental approaches to paper folding and zine creation.
Learning modes and locations may be different depending on the course start date. Please check the location of your chosen course and read our guide to learning modes and locations to help you choose the right course for you.
Please note: We offer a wide variety of financial support to make courses affordable. Just visit our online Help Centre for more information on a range of topics including fees, online learning and FAQs.
This is an ideal course for any artist, illustrator or designer who wishes to explore the publication of independent work.
Zines (short for magazines) are low-cost, self-made and low-tech publications that offer an opportunity to be playful and creative and explore a variety of subject matter. Use just about any topic as a starting point and explore various approaches and techniques to bring your zine to life.
Along the way, learn about the culture and history of zines and use this as an opportunity to develop other creative projects.
What will we cover?
Image creation - using analogue and digital media
Collage techniques
Typography - creation and editing
How to enjoy and use ‘mistakes’ to develop ideas
Page layout - of images and type
Format design
Booklet construction
What will I achieve? By the end of this course you should be able to...
Identify approaches to zine making
Demonstrate creative approaches in image making
Explain low-fi technical processes in both construction and printing
Present a final zine related to a personal topic
What level is the course and do I need any particular skills?
This course is suitable for beginners and ideal for all artists, designers and creatives. You do not need to have any prior knowledge or experience (all we ask is that you arrive with exciting ideas and/or imagery you wish to use).
English-language competency is required: you should be able to follow verbal and written instructions, demonstrations, hand-outs and health and safety information. You will be encouraged to take short written notes for your own use and take part in group discussions.
How will I be taught, and will there be any work outside the class?
The course will be delivered through:
Presentations
Demonstrations
Practical work
Individual and group tutoring
Group discussions
Self-reflection is an important part of learning in art education and creative practice. You will be encouraged to engage with reflecting on your own work and progress as part of the learning process in Visual Arts.
Are there any other costs? Is there anything I need to bring?
At City Lit, access to basic materials and resources are available as part of this course. We advise you to bring a A5/A4 sketchbook for the recording of ideas and an A3 folder and/or a USB drive to transport work to and from City Lit. Additional materials required as part of the course will be discussed by your tutor if required.
When I've finished, what course can I do next?
We would recommend looking at our introduction to Graphic Design course. Alternatively, we offer a range of courses and workshops in graphic design, illustration, children’s book illustration and graphic novels.
For more information about any of the courses on offer, please visit our website.
Pam Williams is a designer and an educator with a wealth of industry experience. Working with leading architects, including Foster and Partners to create exhibition and signage design. Whilst at The Museum of London she produced graphic illustrations for inhouse Archaeology publications. She is responsible for the visual identity and promotional material for Peckham based Ganapati Restaurant. Pam has been lead as well as contributed to teaching Visual Communications at the University of the Arts on the Foundation course and for Central Saint Martin Summer School Programme. She is a graduate of Central Saint Martins and The Royal College of Art.
Please note: We reserve the right to change our tutors from those advertised. This happens rarely, but if it does, we are unable to refund fees due to this. Our tutors may have different teaching styles; however we guarantee a consistent quality of teaching in all our courses.
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We advise you to bring a A5/A4 sketchbook for the recording of ideas and an A3 folder and/or a USB drive to transport work to and from City Lit. Additional materials required as part of the course will be discussed by your tutor if required.</p><p><br> </p><p>We would recommend looking at our introduction to Graphic Design course.<br>Alternatively, we offer a range of courses and workshops in graphic design, illustration, children’s book illustration and graphic novels.</p><p>For more information about any of the courses on offer, please visit our website.</p><p><a href="http://www.citylit.ac.uk" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">www.citylit.ac.uk</a><br> </p>Graphic design & illustrationGraphic designvirtual999999VZ511,VZ159NONESun,Sat06/12/2610:30 - 16:3010:3016:301 session1One-off onlyDaytimeWeekendKSKeeley StreetPam WilliamsSome experience, Advanced,Beginners, Some experience, Advanced, Suitable for allAvailable courses2026-12-06T00:00:00+00:00,2027-05-01T00:00:00+00:00Dec 2026,May 2027Art & design9999Explore: zine makingexplore-zine-making/vz511-2627,explore-zine-making/vz159-2627<p>In this Zine Making course, you will create your own zine from start to finish, from curating the content and designing the publication, exploring typography and experimental approaches to paper folding and zine creation.</p>0000-Available|2026-12-06 00:00:00<p>This is an ideal course for any artist, illustrator or designer who wishes to explore the publication of independent work.</p><p>Zines (short for magazines) are low-cost, self-made and low-tech publications that offer an opportunity to be playful and creative and explore a variety of subject matter. 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We advise you to bring a A5/A4 sketchbook for the recording of ideas and an A3 folder and/or a USB drive to transport work to and from City Lit. Additional materials required as part of the course will be discussed by your tutor if required.</p><p><br> </p><p>We would recommend looking at our introduction to Graphic Design course.<br>Alternatively, we offer a range of courses and workshops in graphic design, illustration, children’s book illustration and graphic novels.</p><p>For more information about any of the courses on offer, please visit our website.</p><p><a href="http://www.citylit.ac.uk" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">www.citylit.ac.uk</a><br> </p>Graphic design & illustrationGraphic designconfigurable
