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Autism Art-in

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

Autistic youth, aged 10-14, and their parents are invited to the IPRC Studios for free art-making and crafts on the third Sundays of the month from 12:30-2pm at the IPRC. Hosted by IPRC member Pamela Santos (IG: fistsofmanilamae) and son Manta Jay (IG: drawnbymantajay). No art experience necessary! Basic art supplies and paper supplied. Questions: IG message fistsofmanilamae or email pkasantos@gmail.com

Free

Portland Correspondence Co-op

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

PDXCC is a monthly gathering where participants make and share analog correspondence in the great mail art tradition of Ray Johnson and Anna Banana: art and conversation through the mail. This uniquely democratic, DIY art form incorporates writing, drawing, collage, rubber stamps, faux postage, decorative tape, typewriters – anything goes, as long as it goes through the mail. Hang out, skill share and send the glorious results through the mail. Monthly events hosted by the Portland chapter of the Correspondence Co-op and Niko Courtelis. Basic materials will be on hand (scissors, glue sticks, envelopes’85), but you’re encouraged to bring whatever materials fuel your creative spirit. Free and open to the public, every third Tuesday of the month.

Free

2019 Certificate Program Graduation

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

Please join the IPRC Community and Certificate Program Faculty to celebrate the Graduation of the Poetry, Prose and Art Book tracks.

Free

QTIPOC Draw Night

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

First Sundays of the month, 6:30-10pm ADA accessible, Free street parking available. Light snacks provided.

Free

Man of Letters: A Retrospective Exhibition: Allen Q. Wong

Portland Chinatown Museum 127 NW Third Ave, Portland, OR, United States

Continuing through June 23, 2019 In fifteen original compositions of English letters and Chinese characters formed in pen and brush work, Man of Letters traces the career of acclaimed Oregon calligrapher Allen Wong. Youngest son of Wong On, poet, and founder of Hung Far Low. Allen spent 19 years as a graphic designer in New York City before returning to Oregon to start the Graphic Arts program at Oregon State University. Influenced by Lloyd Reynolds' modern calligraphy movement, Wong developed his own style of abstract impressionist Chinese calligraphy. His work has been exhibited throughout the United States and Europe. Man of Letters is the first installment of the Portland Chinatown Museum's new series of exhibitions celebrating the work of Portland Chinatown artists.

$5 – $8

Collage Night

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

Join us for the return of Collage Night, on the second Tuesday of the month. Glue sticks, scissors and collage materials will be provided. Free and open to the public.

Free

Rose City Book & Paper Fair

DoubleTree Hotel 1000 NE Multonomah St, Portland, OR, United States

Cascade Booksellers Association is proud to announce the 13th annual Rose City Book & Paper Fair. This year we welcome more than 60 dealers of the best in used, rare and antiquarian books and ephemera to the DoubleTree Hotel in Portland, Oregon the weekend of June 14 & 15. In addition to dealers from Oregon and Washington, we welcome dealers from California and other western states. From pulps to parchment, the simple to the sublime, a wide range of printed material will be on offer for the weekend to seasoned collectors, serious readers and curious newcomers. Admission is still just $3 at the door (good for both days), and proceeds benefit children’s literacy organizations. Complete information is available on our website at www.cascadebooksellers.com. Inquiries should…

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$3

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

Zine Making Night at Outlet!

Outlet 2500 Northeast Sandy Boulevard, Portland, OR, United States

Come for a zine making PARTY at Outlet in preparation for the Portland Zine Symposium! We’re hosting a FREE event for folks to work on all things zines—from concept to creation! We’ll look at samples from our zine library for inspiration, talk about processes for ideation (word maps, sketches, exquisite corpse, etc), and we’ll offer printing tips and file setup help as needed! Outlet is tabling at PZS this year and would love to sell (or just display) your risograph zines, books, prints, cards, and all that jazz! This is a great opportunity to get a head start on making things for the symposium, and to ask us any questions about the event, zines in general, and riso printing. This event is hosted by Kate…

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Free

Collage Night

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

Join us for the return of Collage Night, on the second Tuesday of the month. Glue sticks, scissors and collage materials will be provided. Free and open to the public.

Free
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