Procreate + Risograph Zine Class Jan 2025 Thursday Mornings

this zine making class is for beginners and seasoned zinesters alike! whether you want to learn everything from square 1 or just want a little more structure to help your next zine project come true, this is the perfect class for you. this class does require the use of procreate which is unfortunately only available on the ipad (we will have future classes with a lower barrier to access, this is just one way to make ur zines!)

ticket cost covers all 6 weeks of classes and any 1 of the following

-45 copies of a 2 color 1 page zine or

-25 copies of a 2 color 4 page zine (2 pieces of paper front and back for 8 panels)

class schedule is from 10-11:45am on the following thursdays

week 1 (jan 9th)- people intro, zine intro + examples, procreate intro, quick warm ups, story/ content brainstorming, assign hw + question times, then work time if there is any left

week 2 (jan 16th)- warm ups, review homework from session 1 and critique (this is a chill fun time to get feedback (Sonny wont let anybody crush ur soul or rain on ur parade), then we will get into some procreate file types + proper formatting

week 3 (jan 23nd) - first draft of final zine content due, printing digital proofs, color discussions

week 4 (jan 30th)-8 final zine content due this day, formatting in procreate together, digital print proofs, planning for the riso appt and practicing binding techniques

week 5 (feb 6th)- no class! printing is happening this week at outlet! 

week 6 (feb 13th)- finish binding and final show and tell + trades!

we provide heavy and lightweight cream paper but are happy to use most other self-provided 8.5x11 paper in another color

image 1-infographic about the class

image 2-zine made by @arsenikitty in a previous session of this class 

Cancellation Policy:
- 100% refund for cancellations 7 days before the workshop
- 50% refund for cancellations 2-7 days before the workshop
- 0% refund for cancellations the day before or day of the workshop

Of course we always want to see you if possible, but we understand that life happens. When life does indeed happen, please let us know as soon as you can so we can adjust accordingly. Our workshop artists are working folks with rent to pay who may have turned down other paid opportunities to be here. By buying a ticket you are supporting local artists - thank you!! For cancellations and partial refund questions please reach out to lemon@sonnyshouse.com.