Angela Pilgrim
Zine – Making Workshop

Rememory and AIGA NY invite you to pause, take a breath and use your hands.

Join us for an introduction to zine-making using recycled materials, basic collages, and design principles hosted by Angela Pilgrim.

 In this 2-hour workshop, you’ll learn practical techniques for creating zines using transfers and collage with recycled materials. This session focuses on accessible printmaking methods that don’t require a press.

What You’ll Learn: 

• Xerox Transfer Techniques: Understand how to transfer printed images from copy paper onto various surfaces using simple tools and technique.
• Collage with Recycled Materials: Explore how to incorporate found and recycled materials into your zine, adding texture and interest to your pages.
• Zine-Making Process: Combine your transfers and collage elements into a cohesive zine format, producing a personalized booklet of your work.
• Layering and Composition: Learn effective methods for layering and arranging elements to create a visually strong and cohesive zine.
• Consistent Results: Gain tips for achieving clean transfers and assembling the zine efficiently within the 2-hour session

Workshop Structure: 

• Demonstration: The workshop begins with a focused demonstration of the techniques to provide you with a clear understanding of the process.
• Hands-On Creation: Most of the class time will be dedicated to creating your zine, applying the techniques learned during the demonstration.
• Completion: By the end of the session, you’ll have a completed zine showcasing yourtransfers and collages.

What you should bring:

Personal Images or Designs:

• Specific images, patterns, or designs to use for the transfers (About 5-10 images); Bring printed copies on copy paper. (High contrast images can only be printed by a Laserjet printer.)

Recycled Materials:

• Unique recycled items you’d like to include in your collage

Additional Items to Bring:

• Your favorite coloring supplies (pencils, markers)
• Your favorite X-Acto knife and/or scissors. We will have some of these items on hand, but we encourage you to bring your own as well
• Clothing: Comfortable attire and don’t mind getting a bit messy.
• Facemask: Glue used is strong smelling.