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July BIPOC writer workshop

Online N/A, Portland

For BIPOC writers Searching for a space to create new work with fellow BIPOC writers? This two-hour workshop meets on Zoom. A variety of prompts will be presented as avenues for generating and sharing new work in an informal setting. Open to BIPOC writers at all levels writing in poetry, fiction, or nonfiction. Scholarships are available. Contact Susan Moore at susan@literary-arts.org for more information. Jacqueline Fitzgerald is an educator, coach, writer, and musician who believes that creation is a catalyst for transformation. Working at the cross-section of art, healing, and change work, Jacqueline has a passion for stories and their ability to cultivate belonging. Her writing has been published in the Oregonian, The Learning Network of the New York Times, and Beacon Magazine. Currently, she…

$15

Bookarts: Accordion Books

Online N/A, Portland

Description: In this 2 hour workshop, participants will come away equipped with a basic understanding of the tools required for bookbinding, and will learn how to create 2-3 accordion book forms. Paper materials provided. Beginners welcome. Register here Instructor: Isabel Diana Class capacity: 10 Class meeting: Sunday, July 18th, 12-2pm PST $25-55 sliding scale 2 no-cost spots available; BIPOC prioritized; reach out to hquinn@iprc.org to inquire Required Materials: Waxed Linen Thread Awl Binder’s needle 2 binder clips Pencil X-acto Blade Optional Materials: Cutting Mat Ruler Bone Folder Participants can choose to purchase their own materials in advance of the workshop, or for participants joining locally, check out a material kit (contactless pickup) from the IPRC. Materials kits are available to borrow from the IPRC for…

$25 – $55

Spare Room Presents: In-person outdoor reading with Cobb, Kawano, Hartigan, & Morse

1122 Outside 7629 SE Harrison, Portland

*A Triple Book Launch!* *An Outdoor Poetry Reading!* *The First In-Person Spare Room Event in 16 Months!* Spare Room Presents ALLISON COBB & YUKIYO KAWANO ENDI BOGUE HARTIGAN JESSE MORSE Sunday, July 18 2021 4:00 p.m. at 1122 Outside, 7629 SE Harrison, Portland, OR free / buy books / outdoors / masks and social distancing encouraged Please help us celebrate a (tentative) return to in-person events and three (not tentative) new books by the readers! Walking Mountains, an art exhibit by Erika Rier, will be on view in the outdoor gallery, and there is a "Paint Your Own Mountains" event earlier in the day, from 1 to 3 pm. Visitors are encouraged to come for the mountains and stay for the reading! *** Allison Cobb…

Free