{"product_id":"26mpd101i","title":"Make the Thing: A small press publishing bootcamp","description":"\u003ch4\u003eCourse Code: 26MPD101I\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eThis four-week, in-person workshop takes place on\u003cspan\u003e \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eMondays, June 22nd - July 13th, from 6PM to 8:30PM ET\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMonday, June 22, from 6PM to 8:30PM ET\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMonday, June 29, from 6PM to 8:30PM\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMonday, July 6, from 6PM to 8:30PM\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMonday, July 13, from 6PM to 8:30PM\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003ePlease Note: Registration for this workshop closes on June 8th, at 11:59pm Eastern Time.\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eAbout the Workshop:\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003eThis in-person class at Center for Book Arts is taught by instructor \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/centerforbookarts.org\/people\/christina-long\"\u003eChristina Long\u003c\/a\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/centerforbookarts.org\/people\/rhonda-khalifeh\" rel=\"nofollow noreferrer noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHave an idea for a zine or small publication but not sure where to start? This four-session bootcamp walks you through the full arc of independent publishing, from print production and binding to pricing, distribution, and the politics of making work outside mainstream channels.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOver four sessions, students will print one complete zine, develop a concept and prototype for an original small-press, and build a practical publishing plan. The bootcamp concludes with each student presenting their final zine concept and prototype to the group.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAlong the way, we'll lightly explore the current landscape of independent publishing, including how AI tools, and censorship pressures are reshaping what it means to protect your creative work on your own terms.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNo prior bookmaking or publishing experience required.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cb id=\"docs-internal-guid-439bd35c-7fff-ce48-fe8d-88ec02f7d243\"\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eRequired Materials:\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\" aria-level=\"1\"\u003ePencil and paper for taking notes\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAll other materials and tools will be provided by CBA at no additional cost to the students.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eAbout the Instructor:\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/centerforbookarts.org\/people\/christina-long\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cspan\u003eChristina Long \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/a\u003eleads \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e#Blkgrlswurld Press: an award-winning indie publishing house based in New York City. Led by Christina Long, MFA, (Global Creative Director) and her younger sister Courtney Long (Senior Editor), since 2013. The press celebrates and documents Black Womxn \u0026amp; Womxn of Color who participate in heavy music genres like Metal, Hardcore, and Punk. Interviewing bands, organizing music events and vending at zine fairs allow #Blkgrlswurld ZINE to introduce readers to new music and the diversity within music scenes.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eZines and artists’ books published by #Blkgrlswurld Press can be found in libraries at The Metropolitan Museum of Art, The Museum of Modern Art PS1, The Schomburg Center for Research on Black Culture, The Barnard Zine Library and many more.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eAll images courtesy of the instructor. \u003c\/em\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Center for Book Arts","offers":[{"title":"Support Another Student  $500 + $25 Studio Fee","offer_id":46730105716892,"sku":null,"price":525.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Generous Tuition $400 + $25 Studio Fee","offer_id":46730105749660,"sku":null,"price":425.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Suggested Tuition $350 + $25 Studio Fee","offer_id":46730105782428,"sku":null,"price":375.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Subsidized Tuition $200 + $25 Studio Fee","offer_id":46730105815196,"sku":null,"price":225.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Significant Financial Hardship $150 + $25 Studio Fee","offer_id":46730105847964,"sku":null,"price":175.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0609\/3861\/files\/2024FinalAnniversayZine2ndEdition_BlkGrl_Page_01.jpg?v=1776909603","url":"https:\/\/shop.centerforbookarts.org\/products\/26mpd101i","provider":"Center for Book Arts","version":"1.0","type":"link"}