ArtZine Workshop

Located in Olde Kensington, Philadelphia, PA 19122, the ArtZine Workshop is a free, inclusive art-making and publishing space available to all Penpals for Palestine! Clubhouse members and their families.

We use mindfulness as a lens to explore eco-friendly processes across various media, including printmaking, book arts, collage, ephemeral graffiti, and multiple forms of writing.

As lifelong educators, we’ve gathered our tools, materials, and collective knowledge to cultivate a welcoming environment for hands-on, tactile creativity. The workshop supports a wide range of art practices, including:

Papermaking

Printmaking

Sculpture

Painting

Fiber arts

Poetry

Creative writing

Artist books

Zines

Ephemeral graffiti

An ArtZine is an independently made publication that follows a do-it-yourself philosophy emphasizing expression and connection over exploitation and alienation.

We discuss: What is an ArtZine and why do we want to make them? What can your art contribute to your community?

What? & Why?

+Zines are a tool for irl communication and creating personal connection

+Explore personal identity using image and text

+Consider historically how the invention of printmaking has contributed to social change, what unique point of view can you contribute to civic discourse?

+Strengthen community bonds through group mindfulness drawing and writing exercises, consider taking this workshop with a partner/friend/family member!

+Make beautiful gifts for your loved ones

+Follow curiosity