Join artist Jess Wilson-Leigh for a relaxed Zine Making Workshop inspired by gardens, climate and community. A space to reflect and create.

What to expect

Join artist Jess Wilson-Leigh for a relaxed workshop on the art of zine making.

The workshop will begin with a short introduction to the history of zine-making, different ways they are produced and can be made, and sharing some examples of zines that you can flick through for inspiration.

Jess will introduce simple zine-making techniques and provide a range of materials and creative prompts to help you explore ideas through collage, drawing, and writing. This workshop is inspired by the central themes of gardening, music, climate, and community. Jess will be available throughout to answer questions, chat, and provide ideas where needed.

No preparation or experience is required. All materials will be provided.

Tickets

This event is free.

As the workshop is part of a festival, please feel free to drop in and out as you please. If you’d like to book your place you can do so via Eventbrite – this helps give us an idea of numbers to prepare for.

About Jess

Jess Wilson-Leigh is an Aberdeen based artist, designer and organiser interested in creating spaces that are rooted in care and community, often looking at the way food can be used as a touch point between people to nurture and offer support to others. Her practice is driven by ideas of friendship, storytelling, and collaboration. She has previously worked within collective Tactics for Togetherness and artist duo C(U)SP.

About Us

We’re CFINE (Community Food Initiatives North East) a local food charity who, among other things, loves to provide opportunities for people to connect with each other and nature through gardening and creativity!

We delivered Music in the Gardens throughout the summer of 2026, and are holding the project’s Finale production at the Envirolution Festival on 5th September 2026. The Finale production includes facilitating a programme of musical performances on the Garden Village stage at the Festival, and this zine-making workshop which reflects on the themes of our project.

About the Festival

This zine-making workshop is part of CFINE’s Music in the Gardens Finale production, taking place at Envirolution Festival in Seaton Park on Saturday 5th September.

Envirolution is a community-based and free festival dedicated to increasing understanding, connection, and engagement with the natural world. This is its third year running in Aberdeen.

You can see what else is on at the festival here - https://nescan.org/envirolution-aberdeen-2026/

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