Wednesday, April 30 - 6:00-7:30 pm
Central Santa Rosa Library

"Print is Not Dead!"
An Introduction to Zines and the Power of Printed Media

Are you curious about zines? Have you always wanted to make one, but felt too intimidated to try? Do you ask yourself, “is it pronounced ‘zeen’ or ‘zyne’?” If any of this sounds like you, come and learn all about the revolutionary history of zines, and start making one of your very own. This workshop is for all ages & materials will be provided (but feel free to bring your own).

Sierra Lewis (she/her) is a Black multidisciplinary artist whose work spans filmmaking, photography, printmaking, and (of course) zines. As the 2024 Artist in Residence with the North Bay Organizing Project, Sierra developed and led multigenerational workshops, sharing her enthusiasm for media like screenprinting, risography, and analogue photography while emphasizing art’s power as a tool for social change. As she continues to develop her creative and political practice, Sierra aims to uplift the stories and experiences of queer and BIPOC communities, while always encouraging others to tap into their own innate creativity.

1:00-4:00 pm:
Live Screen Printing with P.O.P x Taller Graficante+++

Join us to print t-shirts, posters, and signs of resistance and empowerment. We will provide designs from artists in the community and equipment for public use, all you need to bring is clothing, a tote bag and/or paper to print on.

PRINT | ORGANIZE | PROTEST (P.O.P.) is a network of independent artists and printers working together for radical social change. P.O.P. events are coordinated and autonomous- we work together as collaborators to coordinate action-oriented printing days and open our doors to the public to come and print shirts, signs, and posters.

Taller Graficanteis a graphic arts studio that offers free and sliding scale workshops for Individuals, nonprofits and community organizations throughout the Bay Area. Their mission is to support POC and Indigenous Communities and Artists through the production of graphic posters of their work and message.

1:45 - 2:30: pm
Embracing Your Narrative // abrazando tu narrativa – with Positive Images

During these heavy times existing as queer and/or trans, we offer this workshop as a creative space for folks to engage with and embrace their narratives living as a queer/trans person. Embracing our stories is important more than ever, and we invite folks to write a personal story or create a fictional character whose story may be reflective of your own. We will offer a zine “workbook” that will guide you in crafting your narrative and finding empowerment in our collective stories.

Ronimar Luna-Bazán (they/them/theirs) is a first-generation, genderqueer Xicane (Mexican-American) who works at Positive Images as a Bilingual Bicultural Programs Coordinator. They serve the intersectional communities that are Undocuqueer, Latine & BIPOC and host a weekly support group in Spanish (Grupo de Apoyo). In their free time, they like creating community, oversharing, cuddling with their cat, playing the ukulele or walking their family cow.

Marian (they/she) is a first-generation queer Filipino creative and Programs Coordinator at Positive Images. They were born and raised in the Bay Area, before moving to Sonoma County in 2017. At Positive Images, Marian hosts monthly programs such as QTBIPOC Hangout and Queer Art Club, facilitates weekly support groups, and oversees PI’s social media & graphics design. When not at PI, Marian enjoys dancing, making art, watching anime & YouTube deep dives, drinking boba, and dabbling in silly little things.

2:45 – 3:30 pm
“Panza llena, corazón contento": A Zine Workshop About Food and Memory

The Mexican dicho, “Panza llena, corazón contento” or in the US, “The way to someone's heart is through their stomach” are axioms to anyone who's ever had a fabulous meal surrounded by those they love. In this workshop we will be making a short food memory zine about your favorite meal or food gathering while focusing also on the people connected to that meal. Whether it's a simple picnic in the park on a summer day, for Grandpa's famous mole, or a sumptuous feast with friends let's make and share our favorite food stories as zines!

Abigail Piña Rocha Carlisle (she/they) is a Chicana creator based in the Bay Area, California. They are a one-person powerhouse that focuses on the intersection of Latinx culture, death and the past and present world around us. As a failing goth in recovery, she is also an advocate of the death positive community. They've made self-published autobiographical comics, had their illustrations published by various presses and showcased their work in various galleries. A person of many hats she's also worked as a children's illustrator, muralist, fine artist, teacher and organizer.

3:45 – 4:30 pm
Exploring Identity and Creating Belonging with Zines

In this workshop, participants will be invited to create a perzine that connects to the theme of Identity and Belonging. The presenters will share ideas for incorporating zines into the classroom and examples of work created in Ms. Ambrose’s Ethnic Studies class at Analy High School. Please be sure to check out the Analy Ethnic Studies exhibitor booth as well!

Rachel Ambrose is a Sonoma County educator and mixed media artist who enjoys developing projects that encourage curiosity, self-expression, and empathy in her students. She firmly believes in the power of art to inspire and provide a foundation for human connection.

Rachel will be joined by students Taji Anooshahr (she/her), Cambree Hardy (She/her), Theo Oliva (Any pronouns), Zaira Pacheco Gomez (she/her), Eli Reilley (They/Them), and Theo Tatum-McKean (He/Him).