Zine Making Workshop

The Italian American Museum of Los Angeles (IAMLA) explores the Italian American experience in the context of the nation’s multicultural mosaic. The 6,000 square-foot museum is located in downtown Los Angeles and features an award-winning permanent exhibition, which is also accessible online, as well as temporary exhibitions, cultural-educational programming, and curricula for educators. The IAMLA is housed in the Italian Hall, which was constructed in 1908 as a community center. The Italian Hall is listed on the National Register of Historic Places and is among the oldest remaining structures from the city’s historic Little Italy. The IAMLA is a 501(c) 3 charitable organization; admission to the museum is free. For more information, visit www.iamla.org.

Italian American Museum of Los Angeles

A Free Zine Making Workshop celebrating Pinocchio, led by artist and author Darrell Fusaro.

The Italian American Museum of Los Angeles

As part of the exhibition A Real Boy: The Many Lives of Pinocchio the IAMLA presents a free and engaging workshop led by artist and author Darrell Fusaro. The workshop introduces the children to the art of zine making. zine is a small publication of bricolage works featuring texts, images, words, poems, about any subject. With the help of the energetic Darrel Fusaro, children will create their own version of Pinocchio!Please note: Children need to be accompanied by an adult. The workshop is dedicated to children ages 8 to 10 - younger kids must be supervised by a parent during the activity.Visit the free exhibition A Real Boy: The Many Lives of Pinocchio before the workshop! A Real Boy: The Many Lives of Pinocchio explores the cultural origins, interpretations, and enduring appeal of one of the most popular characters in children’s literature. Written in 1883 by Italian author Carlo Collodi, Le Avventure di Pinocchio has delighted generations. The book has been translated into over 260 languages—a number exceeded only by the Bible. This original exhibition explores Collodi's work and its subsequent adaptations as well as Pinocchio’s status as a cultural icon. The exhibition, designed to engage visitors of all ages, is a journey into the many incarnations of a beloved character who has left an indisputable mark on our collective imagination. Among the items on view is a first edition of Le Avventure di Pinocchio , one of only six copies that remain in the world. The exhibit also explores Pinocchio as a muse in the arts and popular culture. Rare toys, costumes, and animation cels are featured along with dozens of items inspired by the naughty puppet turned real boy.

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