Survey + Registration for ‘Raise the Sun: A QTBIPOC Zine Workshop’

Quick Definitions

What is a zine? A zine is a small pamphlet created, published, and distributed by an individual or collaborative community on any topic, though they have a history in activist and punk spaces. They are informal, made for pleasure and rarely for profit. We will discuss the history and praxis of zines more during the workshop.

What is solarpunk? Solarpunk is an aesthetic and a movement to imagine and take action to create a more sustainable society, especially through the use of solar energy.

These definitions are suggestions, and as you learn more about these topics, we encourage you to challenge, critique, and remix this language as feels right to you!

Zine Making

Q: How would you rate your current knowledge of zines? A newbie (1) may be someone who is learning about zines for the first time, whereas someone experienced (5) may have read and made many zines.

Selected Value: 3

Q: How much guidance would you like?Select ...No guidance, just an open zine-making spaceA set of prompts are prepared for each pageGeneral inspo like a small collection of images, quotes, and promptsOther (enter below)

Other:

Q: What type of zines sound interesting to you to try out during the workshop? Note: There are many other shapes, sizes, and methods of making zines beyond these!

• A mini-zine, individual
• A half-size zine, individual
• A half-size zine, collaborative (work on half a page and then switch with a partner)

Mini-zine:

• Two columns of 4 blocks (8 pages)
• Fits easily in your pocket
• Uses one side of the paper (easier for mass print)

Half-size zine:

• Cut a paper in half, staple one inside another (8 pages, or more, depending on participants)
• More canvas space
• Uses all sides of the paper

Content 

Zines sometimes contain sensitive, personal content, especially when discussing QTBIPOC experiences.

Are there any topics that you’d really be curious to hear about from a QTBIPOC perspective?

Are there any topics that you would like a content warning, trigger warning, or not brought up in the discussion?

Housekeeping

Q: What boundaries would make you feel the most comfortable to move freely in this space?Select ...Only participants and bookstore staff should be in the spaceOnly participants and their travel companions who are allies should be in the spaceParticipants invite bookstore visitors to move through the space, but the workshop remains for attendees only Other (answer below)

Other:

Q: Do you have any suggestions for house rules that should be considered for the workshop?

Q: Are there any accessibility considerations you’d like to request?

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