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Forms & Folds: Innovative Shapes for Zines

$20.00$40.00

Unfold new possibilities for storytelling.

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About the workshop:

Unfold new possibilities for storytelling in this hands-on, two-hour workshop exploring the art of forms and folds in comics! Learn how to reimagine the single-page zine, experiment with accordion folds, and dive into the basics of pop-up techniques to transform your comics into interactive and tactile experiences. Jillian will share examples from their own work as well as inspiring creations by other cartoonists to demonstrate how unconventional forms can enhance storytelling. Whether you’re a seasoned creator or a curious beginner, this workshop will help you think beyond the flat page.

Date:

This is a 2-hour online workshop on Wednesday April 23rd, 5-7pm PST/8-10pm EST. The workshop is capped at 25 participants. Everyone who signs up will receive a Zoom link via email and then a recording of the workshop afterwards.

What you need: 

• Letter size paper (printer paper or heavier cardstock, if available), tape, a glue stick, a ruler, scissors, and drawing materials. (Optional: Utility knife, bone folder, tabloid size paper)

About the teacher: 

Jillian D. King is a Boston-based design strategist, cartoonist, and graduate of MassArt’s Industrial Design program. Their work explores how physical forms—from folds to pop-ups—shape storytelling, blending whimsy with everyday narratives. Jillian creates poetry comics, tiny paper books, and other tactile storytelling experiences, drawing inspiration the details of daily life.

Questions about this workshop?

Email Crucial Comix publisher Shay at smirk@crucialcomix.com

To make them affordable, all of our classes and workshops are offered at a sliding scale cost.

Supporter - This payment level pitches in a little extra toward the teacher’s income and helps pay artists to create new comics at Crucial. Thanks for your support!
Standard - This is the basic rate for the class, which covers our costs.
Discount - We want people of all income levels in our classes, so choose this rate if you paying the standard rate is a stretch for you.

We set aside three spots in each class to be offered for free to people who would find it a hardship to pay the discount rate for any reason. These free spots are first-come, first-serve. If you would like to take a class for free, please send us a short email about yourself, what class you would like to take, and why. If a free spot is still available, we’ll send you a discount code to register for free! Email: editors@crucialcomix.com

See the full Crucial class calendar here.

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