Autobiographical Avatars: A Comic Zine Workshop

Please note: this event will be held in person.

Autobio comics and zines are a creative and accessible way to explore, process, and reflect on lived experiences, emotions, memories, moments in time, and more. This workshop will introduce participants to a number of autobiographical comics and zines ranging in narrative styles from literal to abstract. As well as concepts within autobiographical comics practice such as ‘the autobiographical avatar’.

We will then go through the process of creating an 8-page autobiographical zine using one sheet of paper, applying principles of comic making and design throughout. Each participant will have created their own 8-page autobio zine at the end of the workshop.

CW: Memory, Grief, Self-reflection

Ashling Larkin is a lecturer in Animation and Comics at University of Dundee, and has self-published a number of autobiographical comic titles including ‘Fundee’, ‘Estrela d’Oeste’, and ‘(Ashling Draws Presents) Hourly Comic Day 2023’. She is also one half of CHIP Collective, a collective creating informative comic anthologies with the goal of promoting positive social change.

Find out more about Ashling.

This event is suitable for 15+. There will be 15 attendees maximum, and the event will feature comfort breaks. During this event, attendees will participate in: Talk / Lecture, Hands on activities, Sharing work that has been created, Visual presentation

This event will take place at Glasgow Zine Library's place on Albert Road. You can find directions here.

GZL provides hand sanitizer and KN95 masks for participants.

If you have any questions or access requirements, please get in touch with us via [email protected]

All events will adhere to our safer spaces policy, which you can learn about here.

GZL pledges to support The Palestinian Campaign for the Academic and Cultural Boycott of Israel. As part of this pledge we may participate in strikes called in response to the ongoing genocide in Palestine. If this event falls on a strike day and is cancelled, we will work with event leaders to reschedule the event asap. Participants will also have the option of receiving an immediate refund for any ticket purchases and travel booked to attend.

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Event Venue & Nearby Stays

Glasgow Zine Library, 32-34 Albert Road, Glasgow, United Kingdom