Halloween Zines Workshop
Youth Workshop | Registration opens 8/6/2025 8:00 PM EDT
Write, draw, and color your favorite (or original) spooky story in a simple zine format you’ll construct yourself. Later, you can photocopy multiples to give to friends and family. We’ll discuss classic and unusual story arcs, page layout, and how to pace your story using a storyboard. You can use provided markers, colored pencils, crayons, paints, stamps, and colored paper to illustrate your stories, as well as use glue, tape, scissors, and craft knives to assemble them. All skill levels are welcome! The teacher will provide a list of recommended books and websites with paper zine and mini book projects for further exploration.
Anne Benkovitz
I have been a long-time professor at the School of Visual Arts in NYC, introducing undergraduate and continuing education students to all aspects of toy and game design and marketing in my Toys and Games courses, even teaching three semesters online via Zoom during the pandemic. I started my design career as an independent inventor, collaborating with many toy and game companies in multiple product categories, including novelty books, magic, and gift items. After completing my most recent roles as a corporate marketing creative director and as an award-winning senior art director of K–12 educational programs, I’ve started sharing my knowledge and passions with a wider group of students beyond university. My personal projects include drawing, mixed media collaging, soft toys, and jewelry making.