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graft union reading + open mic #3

Literary Arts 925 SW Washington Street, Portland

a monthly event for sharing creative writing, food, drink, and community featuring student writers from PDX academic institutions and beyond! highlighting students + alumni from PSU, UoP, PCC, PNCA, Lewis & Clark University, Reed College + local writers 7-9 pm, Friday, August 16th doors 6:30 @ Literary Arts 925 sw Washington hello! we’re excited to announce our third event (and last of the summer) on Friday, August 16th, 7pm at @literaryarts in Downtown Portland. We hope to see you there + here your words >> use links in bio to sign up as a reader or to get involved in future events >> DM us with any questions, comments, or to get on our ethereal mailing list xo GU

Free

Metamorphic Door BOOK LAUNCH PARTY & POETRY READING

Honey Latte Cafe 1033 SE Main St, Portland

Buckman Publishing Presents: Carolyn Supinka’s Metamorphic Door. Come celebrate the release of Carolyn’s debut collection and National Poetry Month with readings by local poets Karolinn Fiscaletti, Karah Kemmerly, Erin Perry & Carolyn Supinka. Carolyn’s reading will include projections of the comic portions of the book. This event is happening a few days before the official release date of Metamorphic Door so come and snag your copy of the book early and get it signed by the author! All-ages, free & ADA-accessible. Doors at 7:00pm. Show runs 7:15-8:00pm. Cocktail reception & celebration featuring a custom drink menu inspired by poems in the collection to follow. All are welcome, see you soon! Buckman Publishing is located inside of Honey Latte Café in Unit 4.The space is ADA…

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Free

Intro to Screenprinting

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

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. Sliding Scale 1*: $220 (Supporter level) Sliding Scale 2: $170 (Suggested for participants without an active membership) Sliding Scale 3: $160 (Suggested for Basic Members) Sliding Scale 4: $145 (Suggested for Studio Members) Register here.

$145 – $200
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