Join artist Ben Lewis for a winter themed, fun and informal zine making workshop. Zines (think magazine) are one off or small print-run books/journals, that are often handmade and are great for spontaneous, fun and relaxed creativity. They can even be a fantastic alternative to the traditional Christmas card!

This workshop is the first in a series of events with Ben Lewis that are inspired by The Quintet – a series of thirteen handmade, one off books composed of letters, photographs, sketches and printed memorabilia created by a group of five friends from Berwick between 1899 and 1911, that are now held in the Living Barracks archive. More events planned for next year will see Ben engaging with the local community to ask – ‘What have you done this month that you want to share with people 100 years from now?’

This workshop is a chance to be creative, without any expectations. You can draw, write, print or collage, whatever takes your fancy. You’ll then be shown simple binding techniques that will bring your creativity together into a zine that you can take home or donate to the Livings Barracks project, and who knows, maybe it’ll end up being seen by someone 100 years from now!

No experience needed. Tickets are free, but booking is essential. Under 12s must be accompanied by an adult.