intents & purposes offers hands-on workshops for schools, camps, and organizations.

the focus is analog: collage, zine-making, hand lettering, photocopy experimentation, and ink. limited screens, limited editing apps. just paper, scissors, markers, a photocopier, and whatever printing resources are available.

format

workshops run 1-2 weeks, with daily sessions of 2-3 hours. sessions are led by lorin brown and 1-2 additional designers depending on workshop size. they can be tailored to different age groups (middle school through adult) and adapted to your space and schedule. final outcomes include saddle-stitched zines, poster walls, and a closing share where participants present their work and process.

what the workshops cover

current workshop:

"remix: diy zines, posters, and pirate ideas"

students explore sampling and remixing as creative tools. they build a shared visual library from found imagery, photographs, and hand-drawn elements, then transform it into collaborative zines and modular poster installations. the work is rooted in ideas from remix culture: borrowing, recontextualizing, and making something new from what already exists.

availability

summer 2026 is fully booked. now booking fall 2026 and beyond.

onsite workshops available, with local programming in portland and boston. open to other locations.