"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. 

Calling all zine lovers! Santa Rosa Zine Fest is back for its fifth year! Sonoma County Library and Santa Rosa Zine Collective are pleased to bring zines, creativity, art, and community together through this vibrant all ages event (#SRZF2025). Join us from April 30 to May 3. 

Keep up with us on Instagram @sonomalibrary and @santarosazinefest and at santarosazinefest.com.