You already have the poems. This is where they become something you can hold.

Poetry Zine Lab (PZL) is a guided weekend expeiernce where you turn your existing poems into a finished, printed zine.

Not a draft or a document on your computer, a physical collection of your work.

PZL is a structured, hand-on weekend lab.

Over two days, you will: 

  • gather your poems
  • choose the specific ones for a collection
  • shape them into a sequence
  • assemble them into a zine
  • and leave with something complete

You don’t need design skills or special materials. Just your poems.

The Rhythm

PZL runs every third weekend of the month.

Each session is a contained experience. You join for one weekend, complete your zine, and leave with a finished piece.

How the Weekend Works

Day 1 Gathering (self-paced)

You’ll receive pre-recorded video guidance to help you:

  • choose 6-12 poems
  • arrange them into a loose sequence
  • print them at home

This part is simple and guided.

No design. No pressure. Just preparation

Day 2  Assembly (live group session)

We meet for a guided session on Google Meet where you will:

  • fold and structure your zine
  • place and arrange your poems
  • add optional layers using the PZL kit (a downloadable document you’ll receive via email)
  • create a title page
  • bring the whole piece together

You will be guided step by step

 

What You Receive

  • 3 short pre-session videos
  • A printable Poetry Zine Kit
  • A live guided workshop (2 hours. stay on for the whole time or drop off when finished)

 

This Is for You If…

  • You have poems sitting unfinished or scattered
  • you want to see your work in physical form
  • you struggle to complete creative projects, especially alone

 

This Is:

A virtual space to assemble and compile your work

 

Materials

You will need:

  • Your poems (printed on a standard sheet of paper – for example, A4 if in the UK, 8.5×11 if in the US)
  • Blank sheets of paper (at least 12)
  • scissors
  • glue
  • a pen

Optional: markers or other instruments if you want to draw/make marks in your zine. You can also cut images from magazines (collage) if you choose. But these are all optional.

 

Cost

$33 total

Upcoming sessions

PZL runs every third weekend of the month.

Each session has limited spaces to keep the experience focused and supported.

Join a PZL weekend

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P.S. You don’t need more time or better tools.

You need a container to finish something.

This is that container.