*This event is part of Open Learning, Future Front’s ongoing series of programs on creative work, craft and community-care. This club is independently produced and taught by Austin Zine Friends, the producers of Lone Star Zine Fest, at The Future Front House.
Austin Zine Fiends!
PRESENTED by AUSTIN ZINE FRIENDS
Join us at The Future Front House every first Saturday of the month for Austin Zine Fiends!, a monthly zine-making meetup for anyone interested in zine community.
Produced by Austin Zine Friends, the producers of Lone Star Zine Fest, this series is free and open to the public. Bring your works in progress!
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WHAT TO EXPECT
We provide zine-making supplies, snacks and masks. You bring your creativity, your water bottle, and whatever you’re working on if you’re already working on something.
how it works
The amazing Logan Beecher generally sets up shop at one of the tables to lead a Comix Jam! She says, “We make collaborative comics by passing around paper and drawing mini-comics one panel at a time.”
Be prepared to introduce yourself in under 30 seconds during our round-robin meet-n-greet. If you don’t know how to make a zine yet, we’ll show ya! Supplies provided.
We are all ZINE FIENDS here. No jerks allowed. Come zine – & comix! – with us!
HOW TO ATTEND
Just show up! Check out our instagram page @austinzinefriends for meeting updates.
REGISTER BELOW:
*If you are a Future Front member, this event is not included with your membership. Head to members.futurefronttexas.org or futurefrontmembership.squarespace.com to access member rates for event tickets, applications & other perks at anytime.
PREPARE YOUR VISIT TO THE FUTURE FRONT HOUSE
The Future Front House is located at 1900 E. 12th Street.
WHERE TO PARK: The Future Front House has a large paid parking lot across the street and is directly accessible by bus line. There’s also free parking up and down the street and in surrounding neighborhoods. Carpool, if you can! Head to futurefronttexas.org/contact for details.
WHAT TO DO: The Future Front House is located within the historic East 12th Street District, which is home to many other creative spaces and businesses, as well as organizations like Six Square. Explore the District while you’re around.
✸ Trona — cocktail bar — 1812 E. 12th St
✸ Nixta Taqueria — restaurant — 2512 E 12th St
✸ Comadre Panaderia — bakery — 1204 Cedar Ave
✸ Keep Looking Shop — zine bookshop — 1614 E 12th St
✸ Community Garden — café and bar — 1401 Cedar Ave
✸ The Plant Society — retail shop — 1912 E 12th St
✸ The Little Gay Shop & Redeemer — retail shop — 1902 E 12th St
✸ Sam’s BBQ & Austin Daiquiri Factory — restaurant & bar — 2000 E 12th St
✸ El Tigre Coffee Shop — coffee shop — 1614 E. 12th St
AVAILABLE LANGUAGES — ASL interpreters can be provided upon request. Si necesita traducción al español para participar en este evento, envíenos un correo electrónico a hello@futurefronttexas.org.
OUR COMMUNITY SAFETY GUIDELINES —
All Future Front staff, volunteers and guests will be required to practice mutual respect, as well as demonstrate an alignment with Future Front’s code of conduct and values.
Capacity is limited to reduce crowding of any kind and all events will be held in primarily outdoor and open-air spaces or have access to proper ventilations and well-maintained A/C systems.
At Future Front events, all guests are expected to follow Austin-local health and safety guidelines for gatherings, as well as practice consideration with the consumption of tobacco, alcohol and any other legal, mind-altering or dangerous substances and objects. This includes:
As Future Front strives to be a good neighbor, we also discourage the use of tobacco products on the property of nearby businesses and residences, to improve air quality, throughout our events.
Tobacco use and electronic smoking device use are not permitted at any time within Future Front properties and event spaces at least 15 ft from entrances, exits, operational windows, or ventilation system intake vents.
Littering of tobacco-related products on the grounds or parking lots is also prohibited.
Concealed or open weapons and firearms (including handguns) are not allowed at any Future Front venues.
GOT QUESTIONS? Shoot us a note at hello@futurefronttexas.org. We're happy to help and will get back to you!
Behind AUSTIN ZINE FIENDS
Austin Zine Friends is a 501(c)3 non-profit.
We exist to provide opportunities for Austin area zine creators; and to increase public awareness of zines through education and the promotion of zines, zine creators, and zine-focused organizations in the greater Austin area.
Our signature annual event is the Lone Star Zine Fest.
BEHIND FUTURE FRONT
Homegrown in Austin, Future Front is an award-winning cultural space and public exhibition series—with women and LGBTQ+ creatives at the front.
As a 501c3 arts and culture nonprofit, we produce two annual community-led exhibitions, The Front Market and The Front Festival, platforming independent artists and creatives across disciplines in Texas. Beyond our flagship exhibitions, we host seasonal shows and workshops at our creative space in East Austin, welcoming 20,000+ visitors per year.
Through these programs and a diverse network of partnerships, we invite the public (including you) to dream of a future where local art and creativity thrive in Texas—where we see ourselves and our cultures reflected in our communities.
FUTURE FRONT IS SUPPORTED IN PART BY The City of Austin Economic Development Department, ArtsHERE, Tito’s Handmade Vodka, Texas Commission on the Arts, The LINE Hotel Austin, Pease Park Conservancy, the Red River Cultural District, Downtown Austin Alliance Foundation, Topo Chico, as well as Future Front’s donors and members.