Fanzine and Zines: Fan Phenomenon and the Rise of Self-Publishing with Ontario City Library and the Los Angeles Public Library 

11:30 AM – 12:15 PM | 12:15 PM – 12:30 PM Q&A 

Carlson Education Studio 

Lecture with Q&A 

Navigate through a fascinating journey of zine history as Ontario City Library delves into early twentieth-century fanzine and fan phenomena and unearth the facts of sci-fi aficionados and technologies that revolutionized self-publishing and zine-making, paving the way for subcultural groups that redefined zines in the later decades. Then, switch gears and explore zine-making in the twenty-first century with the Los Angeles Public Library. Learn about the active role zines play today and their impact on libraries and communities. 

From Process to Print: Preparing Your Creative Content for Books & Zines with Artist, Melanie Walden 

1 PM – 1:30 PM 

Carlson Education Studio 

Presentation & Discussion 

Join artist Melanie Walden of 8x8 Design Lab for a prep session guiding you through the steps to get your concept from idea to printed zine. Learn techniques for capturing and archiving your content for use in a current print project or future use. Whether fine-tuning your process or just starting out, you’ll gain insightful knowledge on how to fine tailor your own techniques for preparing your creative content for printed formats.  

Book Art Basics: Create a Thread-Bound Zine with Artist, cindy macias 

2 PM – 3 PM 

Carlson Education Studio 

Drop-In, Hands-On Workshop 

Elevate your zine with a super-duper handmade feel using the pamphlet stitch technique. Learn the history of the pamphlet stitch while creating your one-of-a-kind mini zine. All materials provided.

Reading Room 

11 AM – 5 PM  

Gallery 2 

The Reading Room is a curated display of art books and zines by national and international artists where everyone is welcome to flip through and enjoy during the Ontario Art Book Fair. Please note, these books are not for sale. All books must be placed back onto the shelf after enjoying. 

Thoughts & Printers with Artist, Willis Salomon 

11 AM – 5 PM 

Gallery 4 

Thoughts & Printers is an interactive art installation that merges printmaking, community engagement, and collective storytelling. Participants are invited to create paper-based works using a printer, collage elements and stickers to be contributed to a community mural on view throughout the day.  

“Given the current state of events in our country, I believe art plays an important role in mental health as well as community building. The installation creates an inclusive environment where participants feel seen and heard through artistic engagement. Creating has always been an essential medium for processing emotions and expression, which makes spaces like these integral for the community.” – Willis Salomon. 

Screen Printing with Printers Xperience 

11 AM – 5 PM 

Museum Courtyard 

Join Printers Xperience for a live screen printing demonstration in the Museum courtyard. A free gift will be given to the first 100 visitors of the Printers Xperience booth!  

About Printers Xperience:

After being in the industry for eleven years, Domingo and Melissa Lopez founded Printers Xperience with the mission to make screen printing more accessible to everyone.