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Building a Book Collection

Powell's City of Books 1005 W Burnside Street, Portland, OR, United States

The Cascade Booksellers Association (CBA), of which Powell's is a member, presents an educational event about building a book collection. This free seminar for beginning and intermediate collectors offers ideas and inspiration for people who want to turn their passion for books into a lifelong hobby. CBA members will share topics including: what to collect; archival book care and repair; local and online resources; and tips on valuing your collection. Attendees may take away a resource-rich copy of the presentation and a free ticket to the Rose City Book & Paper Fair (June 14-15).

Free

Free Seminar for Writers hosted by Local Author Caroline Miller

Another Read Through 3932 N Mississippi Ave, Portland, OR, United States

Fellene Gaylord, Creative Chief of Sirius Media, reveals the secrets behind Search Engine Optimization, (SEO) SEO is the method Google and other search engines use to help people find your website. These mysterious and ever-changing algorithms underlie every action we take on the web. That’s why SEO alone has become an industry worth 65 billion in 2016. Hiring an SEO expert can easily cost more than your website did. To help writers find their way, Fellene will cover topics likekeywords, content structure, and linking strategies. Attendees will leave with a checklist of action items and a fresh way of looking at their web content. PLEASE REGISTER by email at least a day prior to the event. (carolinemiller11@yahoo.com) Limited seating.

Free

Black Feminist Summer School (PDX)

PSU Women's Resource Center 1802 SW 10th Ave, Portland, OR, United States

REGISTRATION IS REQUIRED AT https://forms.gle/ruD6uUWRp8tTQ5ic8 The Black Feminist Summer School is an underground freedom school that explores the teachings of Black Feminist Thought (BFT). This pop-up school will deep-dive into the co-constitutive relationship between pain and pleasure using black feminist texts as theory. In other words, the question I am posing is: what is the bittersweetness of Black Feminism? My hope is that we can intimately explore this question together. Borrowing from Fred Moten, The Black Feminist Summer School (BFSS) will follow this model of study: “When I think about the way we were using the term ‘study,’ I think we were committed to the idea that study is what you do with other people. It’s talking and walking around with other people, working, dancing,…

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$10 – $25

Intro to Screeprinting

IPRC (Independent Publishing Resource Center) 318 SE Main Street #175, Portland, OR, United States

Join us to learn about silkscreen printing! Learn how to create stencils, prep and process screens while gaining knowledge about tools, tips, and tricks for the photo emulsion process. You’ll have the chance to acquire best practices for setting up your print station, printing and registration while gaining practice with the medium. Our studio area uses only water-based silkscreen inks and is a primarily a non-toxic studio environment. *Screen printing is also called silkscreen or serigraphy *Completion of this course grants Studio Members access to the Screen Printing studio to print during open studio hours. Non-members and Basic Members receive one trial month of Studio Membership after the completion of the workshop. Purchasing a personal screen is not required Screen Printing Resources:  RC SCREEN SHOP &…

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$125 – $225

Back Fence PDX: Summer 2019: Intro to Storytelling

Literary Arts 925 SW Washington Street, Portland, OR, United States

Master the art of live true personal storytelling, to get in on the fun on stage at The Moth, Back Fence PDX, or any of the storytelling shows in town. In this three week intro course, you will learn the basics of story construction using the five-part story arc, and how to use themes to choose your details and hone the right tone. You will also get the goods on how to deliver your best performance onstage. This class culminates in a live storytelling show, where you’ll tell your story before a live audience and have your story recorded as an audio file for you to keep. Mindy Nettifee, MA is one of the producers of Back Fence PDX and host for the Moth. She…

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$175

Free Seminar for Writers Hosted by Local Author Caroline Miller

Another Read Through 3932 N Mississippi Ave, Portland, OR, United States

Susan Stoner, author of the popular Sage Adair historical mysteries reviews, How to Engage with Publishing Susan Stoner, author of the popular Sage Adair historical mysteries, has had a long and successful career working with self-publishing companies like KDP, Ingrams, and Smashword. She’s put together information and a handout on the “why fors” and “how-tos” of engaging with these companies without falling into common pitfalls. As a former attorney, she will also review the Supreme Court’s decision on copyright and suggest some economic strategies to protect original content without a big expense. PLEASE REGISTER by email at least a day prior to the event. (carolinemiller11@yahoo.com) Limited seating.

Free

Intro to Risograph Printing

IPRC (Independent Publishing Resource Center) 318 SE Main Street #175, Portland, OR, United States

Intro to Risograph Printing In this 4-hour introductory course, participants will learn the basics of risograph (riso) printing and will leave with an understanding of how to use this print technology to create zines, fliers, posters, or other printed matter. While this technology is not new, riso printing has recently become one of the most exciting developments in independent printing and publishing because of its cost-effectiveness for print runs between 25 and 1,000. Workshop participants will learn how to best maximize the many quirks of riso printing to achieve striking results. Participants are also encouraged to bring files of artwork that they’d like to print (files should be 100% grayscale, letter or tabloid size). For more information on riso printing and the modern riso resurgence,…

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$100 – $200

Signs, Seals and Sigils: The Occult Science of Magic Script

Daedalus Books 2074 NW Flanders St, Portland, OR, United States

William Kiesel of Ouroboros Press Sigillic scripts are common in the grimoires and manuals of magic. Learn about magical alphabets, asemic writing and the diverse symbols, signs & signets of practical occultism. What is the difference between a sigil and a seal? How are they constructed and used? Join us and find out! In this class Kiesel will discuss the techniques of sigil construction as found in the texts of the traditional grimoires, magic squares, the Hermetic Order of the Golden Dawn as well as Austin Osman Spare and other contemporaries. William Kiesel has been a practitioner of Hermetic Qabalah for three decades and is known for his ability to clearly express the abstract ideas found in esoteric traditions. He is the publishing director at…

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Free – $25

Free Writing Seminar Hosted by Local Author Caroline Miller

Another Read Through 3932 N Mississippi Ave, Portland, OR, United States

Bert P. Krages is an intellectual property attorney, Discusses Laws Related to Writers Bert P. Krages is an intellectual property attorney, and author of two books: Legal Handbook for Photographers and The Photography Exercise Book. He will discuss the nuts and bolts of the law a writer should know, including copyright, royalties and key provisions of a publishing contract. PLEASE REGISTER by email at least a day prior to the event. (carolinemiller11@yahoo.com) Limited seating.

Free

Delve Seminar: Narratives in the Tarot: The Fool’s Journey

Literary Arts 925 SW Washington Street, Portland, OR, United States

In this three week Summer Delve, we will study the narratives hidden within the archetypal imagery of the tarot deck, focusing on the Major Arcana in the first week and the four suits in the second week. We will explore traditional ways these tales have been told as well as locate our personal stories within the classic images. Through this crash course in tarot storytelling, participants will also learn some basics of reading the cards for self-study, focusing on an intuitive approach to interpretation. No prior experience with tarot is required. Text: any Rider Waite Smith style tarot deck (a list of choices will be emailed to participants prior to the first week) SEMINAR GUIDE: Coleman Stevenson is an illustrator, writer, tarot practitioner. She is the…

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$110
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