SATURDAY
DIY Gadget Cases | 12:00pm - 12:50pm
Long has embroidery been labeled an activity for grannies, but not anymore! Learn to make a soft felt case to protect your new-fangled electronic devices and more!
Bookbinding: Basics and Beyond | 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Ready to take your zines beyond the staple? Would you like to learn how to create blank journals or other small books? We will cover a variety of useful bookbinding techniques, including single-sheet folded books, single & double signature pamphlet stitch, stab binding, and more. Something for all skill levels! Materials included.
Taught by Rick Kitagawa
Special Guest Spotlight: 10 Years of Hamburger Eyes | 2:30pm - 3:20pm
2011 marks the tenth anniversary of one of the most vibrant and influential publications of the last decade, the photo-journal Hamburger Eyes. From its birth as a self-published photo zine to the founding of the Mission-based Photo Epicenter, the wide-ranging and very talented Hamburger Eyes collective has been one of the defining forces in the Bay Area small press scene for the last decade. Join Hamburger Eyes founders Ray Potes, David Potes, and other members for a free-ranging talk on projects past, present, and future. Also, don't forget to catch our retrospective show all weekend long in the Reading Room + Gallery!
Moderated by Matt Wobensmith of Goteblüd
Rambling Road Show: Bike Culture | 3:30pm - 4:20pm
Join portland-based bike activists and zine-makers Elly Blue, Joe Biel, and Joshua Ploeg for a terrific and varied presentation on bike culture. Includes an interactive primer on the economics of bicycle transportation, complete with inspiring photos and jaw-dropping statistics, and a selection of Joe Biel's very short films that explore different aspects of Portland, Oregon’s bicycle activism and culture. Whether you're already a daily bike rider or just curious about the modern face of bike culture, this is a great, free-heeling discussion that's open to all! Part of the national Dinner & Bikes Tour.
Memoir Comics: Life In Ink | 4:00pm - 4:50pm
What creates a great memoir comic? Join moderator Justin Hall (True Travel Tales) in a lively discussion with Rina Ayuyang (Whirlwind Wonderland), MariNaomi (Kiss and Tell), Joey Alison Sayers (Just So You Know), and Jason Martin (Laterborn, Papercutter) about describing a life in ink.
SUNDAY
Intro to Screenprinting | 12:30pm - 1:30pm
Always a Zine Fest favorite! Learn the basics of screenprinting in this hands-on demonstration and workshop. Attendees will get the chance to pull prints from pre-burned screens, and take home a awesome bit of hand-made SFZF memorabilia! Our wide-ranging discussion will include printing, screen construction, screen mesh, squeegee hardness, types of ink, emulsion coating and removal, and exposure of positive image, and more. All inks, squeegees, and screens will be provided.
Taught by the Lords of Print
Special Guest Spotlight: Lark Pien | 2:00pm - 2:50pm
One of the best-loved and most successful members of the Bay Area's indie-comics scene, Lark Pien wears many artistic hats, working as a fine artist, a critically-acclaimed children's book author, award-winning colorist, and a prolific comic book creator. Come join Lark for moderated discussion of her art, along with a slidehow retrospective of her work, from the fan-favorite Long Tail Kitty to her upcoming graphic novel from First Second.
Graphic Journos in Conversation | 3:00pm - 3:50pm
Graphic journalists Susie Cagle and Wendy MacNaughton have covered everything from Mission watering holes to student loans through a unique blend of words and pictures. They'll discuss their process and the pros and cons of this budding form of reportage.
Making Time: An Artistsʼ Forum | 4:00pm - 4:50pm
How do artists manage their time, organize their projects, and get their goals
accomplished? This forum is a brainstorming session for artists to discuss what is and
isn't successful when it comes to their creative work habits. The goal is to provide artists
discussion time to share with other artists ideas and ways for better time management
and productivity.
Exhibitors and guests who would like to attend are also invited to bring a zine,
piece of art, or creative project, as a concrete example of their creative process to
further the discussion. Bringing an example of your work is not a requirement to
attending the forum! All are welcome!
Moderated by Liz Brent & Megan Quinn of The Calico Umbrella Collective
