Make Your Own Zine: DIY Mini Booklets

Make Your Own Zine: DIY Mini Booklets

Tell your story with a custom creative book • All supplies included

Ever had an idea for a story or doodle, but felt stuck on that very first page?

In this beginner-friendly workshop, you'll dive into the creative world of Zines — small-batch, mini booklets created by artists to share all kinds of stories. This class focuses on transforming your doodles, anecdotes, or big ideas into a complete, pocket-sized Zine!

Led by teaching artist and illustrator Jaydah Victor-Morse, this workshop is both playful and instructional, giving you the creative freedom to express yourself through visual storytelling. You'll learn to combine composition and narrative flow with fun, flexible techniques that let your ideas shine on every page.

No previous experience necessary! Enjoy personalizing the booklets with all creative drawing supplies included, plus collage materials to incorporate for a fun twist.

📌 Note:

This event is geared towards adult learners, but teens 13+ are welcome to join a parent or guardian.

What You’ll Learn:

✔️ How to transform stories and ideas visually with doodles and illustrative techniques
✔️ Planning and designing your own custom mini booklet
✔️ Tips for drawing and expressing ideas creatively on the pages of the Zine

What’s Included:

📱 Technology to view inspiration photos, mood boards, and overhead views of the instructor's hands
🎨 All high-quality materials included — paper, pencils, markers, colored pencils, collage materials, and other crafting supplies
📘 Guided worksheets to explain construction of the Zine
💖 Support from a friendly instructor throughout the entire process!

Enjoy Your Experience!

🍿 Bloomery provides complimentary coffee or tea, light snacks, and refreshments, provided for elevated guest enjoyment
🍷 This class is BYOB — guests 21+ are welcome to bring their own beer or wine to enjoy during workshops. Bloomery does not sell or provide alcohol.

Meet Your Instructor:

Jaydah Victor-Morse is an illustrator and painter with a BFA in Illustration from Montclair State University. Her creative work spans editorial illustration, album art, and colorful paintings. Passionate about visual storytelling, she loves helping others explore their creativity, express their ideas, and build confidence through artmaking.

📷 Instagram: @jaydalondra
🌐 Website: Art by Jaydalondra

Register:

🎟️ $65 per person

Space is limited — reserve your spot in advance!

Important Details:

Whether you're a complete novice or a seasoned crafter, this class is designed to inspire and excite you! Our beginner-friendly workshop is geared toward adult learners, but this particular instructor has PA clearances to safely work with teens (age 13+). Participants under 18 must have a parent or guardian attend the workshop with them, and a signed liability waiver is required prior to class.

Please view our Events Policies & Procedures FAQ section for details on cancellation policies.

For questions about accessibility or additional safety accommodations, please contact us at hello@bloomeryart.co or by calling the studio directly at 484-350-3582.

Inherent Risk & Safety:

Working in an art medium is a low-risk activity, but as with any class, safety is a priority. All guests must acknowledge and accept the inherent risks of participating in an art workshop, including the use of provided supplies.