Derby’s first ever zine fest FOLD arrives in the city and here's what's on offer
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Tapping into the incredible breadth of creativity both locally and nationally, FOLD is a new fest that will celebrate and showcase all things zine, bringing zinemakers, comic creators and DIY creatives from across the UK together in Derby!
FOLD, on April 13, will bring a complimentary programme of activities at each venue — including a zine fair and free workshops at Deda, and a focus on comic zines and university students outputs at QUAD, as well as free activities for kids and young people.
The intention for FOLD is to bring together like-minded partnerships across Derby and Derbyshire, with all the organisations involved presenting an annual fest that
gives a platform to, and shines a light on, one of the most accessible ways to be creative.
What can I see and do at the FOLD?
QUAD Participation Space and foyer: Independent and small press comics, stripzines and graphic novels, plus University of Derby stalls showcasing the work of students across a range of creative departments, including illustration, graphics, creative writing and publishing – free to attend (noon-5pm)
- QUAD Participation Space: Free family-focussed activities including comics, badges and mask making (noon-5pm)
- QUAD Cinema: Films to be screened include the short film ‘Zine There, Done That’, with more titles to be announced in due course.
- QUAD: DIY Culture Film Programme (times TBC)
- Déda Theatre: Zine Fair featuring over 35 indie zine and comic makers, free to attend (noon-5pm)
- Déda Cafe: Derbyshire Zine Library pop-up and reading room along with free drop in zine making workshop, cut stick and explore your creativity.
- Déda Common room: Screen Printing Workshop. A chance to print your own FOLD tote bag with 10pm Print Club’s Sian Morrell, perfect for getting all of your zines home safe and sound (noon-3pm)
- Déda: Fantasy Workshop. Create your own tabletop world using collage techniques with Jamzilla (3pm-5pm).
FOLD will span two of the city's cultural hubs, Déda and QUAD, in partnership with Derbyshire Zine Library and the University of Derby.
Location: Derby in Derbyshire
