ArtSIG Workshop - Wellbeing Zine-making

Imagine the anticipation of holding a new book in your hands; the feeling of delight and sense of discovery as you turn the pages and visit meaningful places and moments. Now imagine that book was created by you; a unique, captivating handmade creation based on one of your personal memories and stories.

In this workshop with artist Sarah B Davies, we will create our own mini ‘zine’ (a small handmade book). Participants can choose between filling their pages with expressive text or visual art, or both, through guided drawing and writing activities. We will consider specific memories of a time and place when we felt safe, at peace and/or strong and create a special zine devoted to one of these memories. At the end we will reflect on the process and the potential for zine-making to support our wellbeing at other times and in other contexts. This workshop suits all levels.

• A few blank sheets of A4 paper (plain white is fine, colourful if you wish)
• Pen and pencil
• Rubber
• Scissors if possible (otherwise participants can tear the paper)
• Optional –colouring pens or pencils (These are not necessary but participants might like to add colour if time)