Makers Roundtable · Craftivism Conversations · Indivisible Turning the Tables

A chance for art and craft activists to gather from wherever we are. Work on your creative projects while we explore useful topics and enjoy time to talk together. Guest speakers may join us. September 10: At this session we are excited to be joined by Leon van der Goetz, Executive Director and Founder of the NoVa Prism Center, who will share on the topic of "Intro to Zine-Making: A DIYer's Guide to Sharing Your Story." Do you have an idea to share with the world? Share it in a zine! This workshop teaches the ins and outs of creating independent literature and art magazines, from the history of zine culture to exploring today's tools and techniques as we explore the process of grassroots publishing and knowledge sharing. By the end of the workshop, you'll be equipped with everything you need to make your own zine, whether you roll with digital tools or prefer a more traditional touch! With time for Q & A. The rest of the session will be devoted to an open circle for general community discussion and support. Feel free to craft, sip, and snack while we gather! Can’t stay the whole time? That’s ok! Leave early as you need. More about our speaker: Leon van der Goetz is the Executive Director and Founder of NoVA Prism Center, Northern Virginia's LGBTQ+ community resource center. He graduated from James Madison University in 2012 with a degree in Computer Science. In 2022, he pivoted to the nonprofit sector by founding NoVA Prism Center as a response to a rise in challenges and bans against books featuring LGBTQ+ representation. Through navigating his own coming-out journey in isolation while living in Japan through the worst of the COVID-19 lockdowns, he came to understand how critical representation and in-person connection are for the LGBTQ+ community. After founding NoVA Prism Center under fiscal sponsorship in May 2022, Leon led the library to achieve the CORE Foundation Community Hero Rookie of the Year award in October 2022. When not focused on NoVA Prism Center, L