Zine Club: Funky Folds
- Date
- 2026-04-20
- Location
- The venue is a ~hidden~ art studio located on the 6th floor of a commercial building! When you arrive, buzz #604, push to open and take the elevator up to 6 (push the elevator button until it turns red.!!) Take a right out of the elevator, and a left at the end of the hallway. The door will be the first one on your right., Kings County, NY, USA
- Host
- RecCreate Collective
About this event
Zine Club: Funky Folds is a hands-on community night for people who like printed matter, playful formats, and making things with other curious humans. If you’ve ever wanted an excuse to slow down, experiment with paper, and talk to people who care about art, publishing, and process, this is a very good one. About the Event Zine Club: Funky Folds brings together the social energy of a club night with the tactile satisfaction of a making session. The focus here is on folded zine formats: simple structures that can transform a single sheet of paper into something surprising, personal, and shareable. This is not framed as a formal lecture or a high-pressure workshop. It’s a community-centered gathering where people can explore, make, swap ideas, and connect around zine culture. The pay-what-you-can structure also makes the event more accessible, which matters for a scene built on participation, experimentation, and mutual support. Whether you already make zines or you’re just zine-curious, the format gives you a practical way in. Folding is one of the easiest and most satisfying entry points into DIY publishing: low-stakes, affordable, and full of creative possibility. What to Expect Expect an evening that balances making and mingling. The title suggests a specific creative prompt, so the session will likely center around folded formats and ways to use structure as part of the art. That means you can come ready to test ideas, play with layouts, and think about how a fold can change how a reader encounters a page. You can likely expect a flow along these lines: Arrive, get settled, and meet the room Spend time exploring or making folded zine forms Trade ideas, ask questions, and see how other people approach the same prompt Leave with new inspiration, new connections, and possibly a new tiny publication in hand Because this is a club-style community event, the atmosphere should feel more conversational than performative. You do not need to show up with a finished concept, a polished artistic identity, or an impressive portfolio. It’s enough to be interested in paper, storytelling, image-making, design, collage, writing, or independent publishing. If you’re someone who learns best by seeing what others are trying, this kind of room can be especially energizing. Fold-based formats often spark quick breakthroughs: one small structural idea can unlock a whole project. Why Attend There’s real value in creative events that are small enough to feel personal and specific enough to get your brain moving. Zine Club: Funky Folds offers both. You’re not just attending to watch something happen; you’re stepping into a space where making is the main event. You might come for the zines and leave with a stronger creative routine, a new collaborator, or a better sense of how to start sharing your work in a DIY way. Zines are useful because they shrink the distance between idea and object. A folded format can help you move from “I should make something” to “I made this tonight.” This event also makes sense if you’re looking for community that forms around doing, not just talking. Networking here is likely to feel organic: conversations start easily when people are working with their hands, comparing folds, and passing paper back and forth. A few good reasons to go: You want a creative Monday night that feels active, not passive You’re interested in zines but want a low-barrier entry point You like meeting artists, writers, designers, and makers in a relaxed setting You want inspiration you can actually use after the event You appreciate community events that keep access in mind through a pay-what-you-can model Practical Details The event takes place in person at a hidden art studio on the 6th floor of a commercial building in Kings County, USA. That setting fits the spirit of the night: intimate, DIY, a little tucked-away, and clearly oriented toward making. The event is on Monday, April 20 at 7:00 PM EDT. Since it’s an in-person evening gathering, plan to arrive with enough time to get into the building and find the studio without feeling rushed. Here’s how to get in: When you arrive, buzz #604 Push to open and take the elevator to 6 Push the elevator button until it turns red Take a right out of the elevator At the end of the hallway, take a left The studio door will be the first one on your right Because the venue is a bit hidden, it’s worth saving these directions before you head out. If you like discovering creative spaces that feel slightly off the main path, this is part of the charm. Show up ready to fold, make, talk, and spend a Monday night with people who understand why a single sheet of paper can still hold a whole world.
Who should attend
This is for you if you want a creative night out that is social, hands-on, and welcoming without being overly structured. - You make zines already and want a reason to experiment with format instead of defaulting to the same layout every time. - You’re zine-curious but have never known where to start, and a fold-based session feels more approachable than a big, formal workshop. - You’re an artist, writer, designer, illustrator, collage-maker, or hobbyist who likes working with physical materials and DIY publishing. - You want to meet people through a shared activity, where conversation happens naturally while making instead of through forced networking. - You appreciate pay-what-you-can community events and want to support spaces that keep creative participation accessible. - You’re looking for a Monday evening plan that leaves you with actual momentum: a new idea, a tiny finished piece, or a fresh way to think about your work.