Intro to Publishing: Zines and how to make ‘em! (Week 8)
Dec
14
3:30 PM15:30

Intro to Publishing: Zines and how to make ‘em! (Week 8)

Week 8: How to start your own Zine Fair

Selling and trading Zines is a big part of zine culture, and making your own content isn’t just something that you did once in a workshop!

Learn how to make an event happen, including finding a venue, promoting the event, and how to price and sell your Zines.

When you’ve got a story to tell, some art to showcase, or you just need an outlet for your creativity, then ZINES (short, self-published magazines) are the way to go!

(As always, if you’ve missed last week’s workshop, then come along and get stuck in anyway!)

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 Intro to Publishing: Zines and how to make ‘em! (Week 7)
Dec
7
3:30 PM15:30

Intro to Publishing: Zines and how to make ‘em! (Week 7)

Week 7: How to use Zine techniques in Digital Publishing.

Come along and learn how to take the skills you’ve used making Zines and use them to make professional-looking print work.

When you’ve got a story to tell, some art to showcase, or you just need an outlet for your creativity, then ZINES (short, self-published magazines) are the way to go!

(As always, if you’ve missed last week’s workshop, then come along and get stuck in anyway!)

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 Intro to Publishing: Zines and how to make ‘em! (Week 6)
Nov
30
3:30 PM15:30

Intro to Publishing: Zines and how to make ‘em! (Week 6)

Week 6: Street Press Workshop.
Learn the history of Street and Music Press, and how the typical Street Press Zine is put together. If you’re the type of person who wants to interview artists or musicians and write about them, then come along and pick up some simple interview techniques that will help you record good audio and get good answers when you ask your questions!

When you’ve got a story to tell, some art to showcase, or you just need an outlet for your creativity, then ZINES (short, self-published magazines) are the way to go!

(As always, if you’ve missed last week’s workshop, then come along and get stuck in anyway!)

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 Intro to Publishing: Zines and how to make ‘em! (Week 5)
Nov
23
3:30 PM15:30

Intro to Publishing: Zines and how to make ‘em! (Week 5)

Week 5: Basic Page Composition.

Learn how to arrange text and headings, as well as how to figure out how your pages will line up when you print a Zine. If you ever want to print ANY art or designs, then come along and learn what bleed, trim, and safezones are on the page, and your work will never get chopped off by a printer or photocopier ever again!

When you’ve got a story to tell, some art to showcase, or you just need an outlet for your creativity, then ZINES (short, self-published magazines) are the way to go!

(And if you’ve missed last week’s workshop, then come along and get stuck in anyway!)

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 Intro to Publishing: Zines and how to make ‘em! (Week 4)
Nov
16
3:30 PM15:30

Intro to Publishing: Zines and how to make ‘em! (Week 4)

Week 4: Special Effects and Textures!
Get cracking building a library of different effects and textures that you can use to add backgrounds, shading and special effects in your Zine.

This is a super valuable skill for anyone interested in Design or Digital Art.

When you’ve got a story to tell, some art to showcase, or you just need an outlet for your creativity, then ZINES (short, self-published magazines) are the way to go!

(And if you’ve missed last week’s workshop, then come along and get stuck in anyway!)

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Nov
14
3:30 PM15:30

Smithfield Library Anime and Manga Club

Hang out with us on the second Tuesday of each month at Smithfield Library and socialise with like-minded fans of Anime and Manga. Share your favourite reads, chat about your favourite characters and discover a new series!

You will also enjoy having the chance to draw, create art and take part in fun activities and games.

Please note this event is held on the second Tuesday of each month and does not run on school holidays.

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 Intro to Publishing: Zines and how to make ‘em! (Week 3)
Nov
9
3:30 PM15:30

Intro to Publishing: Zines and how to make ‘em! (Week 3)

Week 3: Photocopier Collages.

Learn the old-school techniques of cutting up pictures, building up art with them, and scanning/photocopying them to use later.

This is a great class to pick up a few different tips and tricks while you work on your Zine project!

When you’ve got a story to tell, some art to showcase, or you just need an outlet for your creativity, then ZINES (short, self-published magazines) are the way to go!

(And if you’ve missed last week’s workshop, then come along and get stuck in anyway!)

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 Intro to Publishing: Zines and how to make ‘em! (Week 2)
Nov
2
3:30 PM15:30

Intro to Publishing: Zines and how to make ‘em! (Week 2)

Week 2: DIY Comics!

Learn how to storyboard a comic and how framing an image in different ways can help you tell a better story faster. If you’re interested in getting your comics onto the page and into people’s hands, you’d be mad to miss this.

When you’ve got a story to tell, some art to showcase, or you just need an outlet for your creativity, then ZINES (short, self-published magazines) are the way to go!

(And if you’ve missed last week’s workshop, then come along and get stuck in anyway!)

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 Intro to Publishing: Zines and how to make ‘em!
Oct
26
3:30 PM15:30

Intro to Publishing: Zines and how to make ‘em!

Week 1: Learn about Zines!

A Zine (short for Magazine or Fanzine) is a small-circulation, DIY work made by artists, authors and hobbyists worldwide. Come learn about their history, the possibilities of the medium, and how to make them!

When you’ve got a story to tell, some art to showcase, or you just need an outlet for your creativity, then ZINES (short, self-published magazines) are the way to go!

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Oct
10
3:30 PM15:30

Smithfield Library Anime and Manga Club

Hang out with us on the second Tuesday of each month at Smithfield Library and socialise with like-minded fans of Anime and Manga. Share your favourite reads, chat about your favourite characters and discover a new series!

You will also enjoy having the chance to draw, create art and take part in fun activities and games.

Please note this event is held on the second Tuesday of each month and does not run on school holidays.

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School Holiday Workshop | Comics in the Garden - Learn their history and how to make them!
Sep
19
10:00 AM10:00

School Holiday Workshop | Comics in the Garden - Learn their history and how to make them!

This workshop is for artists and storytellers aged 12 to 17 who want to get started making their own comics! Learn the history and potential of the comics medium, design some characters inspired by the lush garden surroundings, learn some quick cinematography skills to help you frame your characters with style and level up your comics paneling, and then put it all to good use making your own comics!

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Jul
25
3:30 PM15:30

Workshop: CHARACTER AND MONSTER DESIGN

This is a workshop for kids who want to learn to make fantastic and compelling monsters. They’ll learn how to combine character silhouettes, poses, colour and equipment to make fun monster characters that tell a story through their appearance alone.

This class is ideal for imaginative kids of any age who want to make unique characters that feel like they have weight and purpose to them and it’s a great jumping off point for any kind of character design.

 

It’s happening at Mununda Library on July 25th as part of Cairns Libraries Comic Book Month. Parents welcome.

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Jul
18
3:30 PM15:30

Workshop: CREATE YOUR OWN SUPERHERO

This is a workshop for kids who want to develop a fully-rounded superhero! They'll learn how to design a superhero in a fun and easy way, complete with strengths, weaknesses, costumes, and secret identities. This workshop is sure to teach some techniques that can make any character leap right off the page!

It’s happening at Stratford Library on July 18th as part of Cairns Libraries Comic Book Month. Parents welcome.

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Jul
3
1:00 PM13:00

Workshop: HOW TO MAKE COMICS!

This is a brand new workshop for kids who love comics and want to get their stories from their imagination to the page! They’ll learn the techniques the pros use make comics and will give it a go themselves by storyboarding and then pencilling, inking, colouring and lettering their very own comic page.

 

It’s happening on July 3rd as part of Cairns Libraries Comic Book Month, so if you’re a big fan of comics, you’d be mad to miss this one! Parents are welcome.

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GAMMA.CONN 2022
Jul
23
to Jul 24

GAMMA.CONN 2022

  • National Convention Centre Canberra (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

Canberra’s own pop culture festival, a place for fans of all things pop culture! Anime, Manga, Cosplay, Video Games, Tabletop Games, Panels, Artists, Vendors and more! GAMMA.CON has been operating in Canberra since 2013 and has always been 100% staffed by volunteers.

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WINTERCON 2022
Jul
16
to Jul 17

WINTERCON 2022

  • Exhibition Park in Canberra (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

Wintercon is a 2 day event, held in the depths of Winter in July. We normally hold it in the Fitzroy pavilion . Wintercon is a smaller event, but with most of the same features as Cancon. We have Tournaments, Trade stands and the Games Library. Events tend to finish around 5:30 -6:00pm, mostly due to the cold outside (The heaters are rather good though.)

Any questions, contact us at info@cgs.asn.au

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Canberra Geek Markets
May
15
to May 16

Canberra Geek Markets

  • EPIC (Exhibition Park in Canberra) (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

The Geek Markets is a local festival run by fans FOR fans. That’s right! We’re an organisation made up of local geeks who are super passionate about your favourite fandoms. It’s important for us to create a safe, family-friendly event.

https://www.facebook.com/GeekMarkets

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Supanova Gold Coast
Apr
17
to Apr 18

Supanova Gold Coast

  • Gold Coast Convention and Exhibition Centre (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

Supanova Comic Con & Gaming is Australia's premier pop culture event, where fandom comes to life! We celebrate the worlds of film and television, fantasy, comic books, anime, sci-fi, cartoons, books, gaming and collectables.

Join us for two massive days of Supa-Star celebrities, cosplay, fan clubs, musical performances, creative master classes, celebrity Q&As, wrestling, tournaments and competitions, and a hall full of shopping possibilities.

It's a family event and there’s something for everyone!

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Madman Anime Festival Sydney
Mar
7
to Mar 8

Madman Anime Festival Sydney

  • International Convention Centre (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

Madman Anime Festival is a truly unique event that will bring anime and Japanese culture to you! Featuring international guests and exhibitors, cosplay, and super exclusive anime events, Madman Anime Festival has something for every anime fan.

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CANCON 2020
Jan
25
to Jan 27

CANCON 2020

  • Exhibition Park in Canberra (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

Cancon 2020 is the ACT’s premier tabletop gaming and hobby convention.

It does not cost anything to attend Cancon 2020 as a spectator or to visit the shops and participation games. You only pay to enter tournaments or the Games library.

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 Mothership Studios Xmas Art Market
Dec
7
12:00 PM12:00

Mothership Studios Xmas Art Market

Get creative this festive season, and support Sydney's best local artists and designers at our annual Xmas Art Market!

Over 40 stalls selling: Zines - Prints - Cards - Jewellery - Fashion - Music - Photography - Paintings - Works on paper - Illustrations - Toys - Sculpture - Ceramics - and many more original creations.

Entry to this event is Free.
Markets open at midday and run through until 7pm.

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The Christmas Fair Mount Penang Gardens & Parklands
Dec
1
9:00 AM09:00

The Christmas Fair Mount Penang Gardens & Parklands

Now in it's 12th year attracting in excess of 10,000+ people, the event boasts over 175+ high quality handmade arts and crafts stalls, including seasonal produce, and international food area, a massive kids interactive amusements zone, xmas puddings, produce, fresh foods, and a licensed beer and wine bar.

Live music all day on the Star FM Live Stage from Fairplay Ent, buskers, childrens’ choirs and of course Santa.

Event is by gold coin entry per family and entry for the event is through Kangoo Road.

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Supanova Brisbane
Nov
8
to Nov 10

Supanova Brisbane

  • Brisbane Convention and Exhibition Centre (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

Supanova Comic Con & Gaming is Australia's premier pop culture event, where fandom comes to life! We celebrate the worlds of film and television, fantasy, comic books, anime, sci-fi, cartoons, books, gaming and collectables.

Check the details at: https://www.supanova.com.au/events/brisbane-2019/about/

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Nerd Con
Nov
2
10:00 AM10:00

Nerd Con

Nerd Con is coming to Campbelltown! Get ready for a day filled with cosplay, stalls and entertainment on Saturday 2 November from 10am - 2pm at Council's Civic Centre.

Follow the Facebook link for more details!

www.facebook.com/events/708500252960524/

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Oz Comic-Con Sydney
Sep
28
to Sep 29

Oz Comic-Con Sydney

Oz Comic-Con features multi-genre content from across the spectrum – appearances by film and TV stars, comic book artists and voice actors, gaming demos and cosplay competitions, creative workshops and master classes, and hard-to-find merchandise from local vendors.

I’ll be at table AA04 in the Artists Alley, so roll by if you get the chance!


https://ozcomiccon.com/sydney/

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Manly Zine Fair
Sep
21
11:00 AM11:00

Manly Zine Fair

  • Market Place Manly, NSW, 2095 Australia (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

The Annual Manly Zine Fair is nearly upon us! Part of the 2019 Manly Arts Festival, the fair will run this year from 11am-2pm in the Manly Library Forecourt, Market Place, Manly on 21 September 2019.

The fair will feature a zine marketplace, giant games, kids-craft table and live music performances.

https://www.facebook.com/events/345074729769677/

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Jul
13
to Jul 14

HubCon Pop Culture EXPO

  • Blue Mountains Theatre And Community Hub (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

HubCon is a family-friendly pop culture mini convention in the Blue Mountains. Bringing together fans, creators, vendors and curious spectators, HubCon will showcase a wide range of activities and events for all ages, including: cosplay; tabletop gaming; special guests; film screening; speaker panels and workshops; artist alley; video gaming; kids' zone and much more.

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