It’s here!
Quarterly Zine Subscription
Unique, artful mini books sent to you throughout the year. Each packed with color, inspiration + happy little things.
I look forward to Katie’s zines. They are such a joy to receive in the mail. After buying my very first zine at the an art gallery in Asheville, I’ve been hooked. Not only are they the cutest things ever, they are such a feel good. They are always filled with so much positivity and inspiration. There have been some that I’ve wanted to gift to friends and family and it’s always hard because at the same time I want to keep them. I’m so grateful that you’ve shared this beautiful gift with the world. There’s something really special about each zine and I feel super connected to each one. I’m a subscriber for life! - Mika, Georgia
Where did this idea come from?!
It all started years ago when I was deep into journaling and writing. I loved the idea of getting my thoughts out of my head and onto paper, in an artful (and usually very messy) way. I didn’t realize it at the time, but it was a form of therapy and joy for me. It felt good, it felt necessary.
Fast forward about 10 years and I still love incorporating art journaling, collage and inspirational messages into my work. Last month as I was tidying up my studio for Art Safari, I came across a page where I wrote how I wanted to write to people and send happy hellos to mailboxes around the world.
Over the last few months, after teaching a few beginner zine classes and recording some videos, the idea of creating a zine subscription came to mind. It would be a simple, meaningful and fun way for me to connect with you, share some inspiration and feed your mailbox some happy mail.
Hold up, what’s a zine?!
A zine (pronounced "zeen") is a self-published, non-commercial print-work that is typically produced in small, limited batches. Zines are created and bound in many DIY ways such as folding, taping or stapling the pages into simple pamphlets.
A bit of history: Before the internet, zines allowed people to create networks, share ideas, and creatively collaborate. The first zines were created in the 1930s, when artists rendered their own science fiction fanzines, or “fan magazines.” During the Beat generation of the 1950s and 1960s, independent authors self-published zines that explored their views on American culture and politics. Zines continued to be a medium of expression throughout the 1970s, when they allowed people to have a voice outside of mainstream media. The self-published magazines helped shape the feminist movement, and in the 1980s, the punk scene saw an array of zines dedicated to music and a cultural revolt against authority.
How are they made? Many different ways, depending on the maker. Click here to see one example, where I walk you through the steps of making an 8 page zine.
How does the subscription work?
This initial year (as I’m testing things out), will be a quarterly subscription (so 4 zines throughout the year, starting in January).
The zines are created by me, with a different message and bit of inspiration each time.
Each zine will be shipped directly to your home or preferred address.
Zine sizes and style will vary throughout the year (so you won’t get the exact same thing every time).
Zines are printed on high quality paper with lots of color and high amounts of joy.
You’ll receive little extra happy things in each envelope.
Make it a gift! A perfect little treat for a friend, relative or co-worker.
Zines are kid-friendly too! (No adult language or messages).
Subscriptions will not automatically renew each year. I’ll send a notification before your last zine is shipped, giving you the option to renew.
Timing: 4 zines will be shipped to you throughout the year (Winter, Spring, Summer and Fall) starting February 2024
Cost: $80 for the entire year. Sign up here!
