On November 15th, ARC hosted a zine-making workshop facilitated by Sierra Edd, that was open to both experienced and beginner zinesters of UC Berkeley. The workshop featured a step-by-step guided zine making tutorial and also offered a brief background to zine making and Indigenous storytelling through zines. Participants included undergraduate and graduate students, staff, and faculty from across campus.
Edd is a Diné writer and artist who has been collaborating and working on zine projects (including “Portals of Indigenous Futurism Zine" and “Indigenous Collective Futures). She is Tł’ógi, born for the Kinłichii’nii people, and is currently an Ethnic Studies doctoral student. Her research examines the political significance of listening, creating, and connecting through Indigenous music across various U.S. contexts. Using traditional book making supplies like bone folders, waxed thread, curved needles, and paper, Edd led the group in crafting two different styles of zines, and brought materials for people to begin filling with content. Participants left with examples, needle and thread, and encouragement to continue their explorations. It was a wonderful way to center creative making, which we hope to continue in the future. Below are some photos from the workshop!
