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Bookarts: Coptic Stitch

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

Register here 3 no-cost spots available; BIPOC prioritized; reach out to hquinn@iprc.org to inquire Bookarts Workshop: Coptic Stitch 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 an exposed spine bound book. Commonly referred to as coptic or link stitch binding, the advantage of a section sewn binding is a spine that opens completely so that pages lie flat. Participants will come away from the workshop equipped with a basic understanding of the tools required for bookbinding, and will create one coptic bound book by hand. Paper materials provided. Beginners welcome. Instructor: Isabel Diana Class capacity: 6 $40-75 sliding scale Materials Provided Waxed Linen Thread Awl Binder’s…

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$40 – $75

Tech Support Group

Online N/A, Portland, OR, United States

This workshop will take place on zoom. Register here. In this four-part workshop meets peer support group, participants will gather to cultivate community and creative consciousness around the complex presence that smartphones have in our lives. Each meeting will include space for sharing, inquiring, exploring creative prompts and developing ideas for a cumulative collaborative Tech Support zine. The zine may include drawings, writings, poems, prompts, experiments, photos, etc which reflect the unique experiences participants have with their phones. Participants can expect weekly email offerings with questions, prompts and themes to support their processes, to be used if desired. About the facilitator: Erika Dedini (she/her) holds a Bachelor of Science in Art Practices from Portland State University. She has completed a two-year training program in mindful somatic therapy from Mindful…

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Free

Intro to InDesign

Online N/A, Portland, OR, United States

In this in-person Intro InDesign workshop, learn the basics of setting up a zine in InDesign. InDesign is a staple for book designers, zinesters and anyone looking to take their zines, chapbooks and publications to the next level. This guided tutorial will give participants an overview of some of InDesign’s most useful features and functions. Taught by Anthony Wylen $20-40 sliding scale. Register HERE.

$20 – $40

Cut Paste Fold: A Zine Show

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

Curated by: A'misa Chiu, Jakelen Diaz, Nat Turner Project, Small Axe Projects Proof of Vaccination + Masks required Opening reception: 4-6pm Curators talk at 5pm

Free

June Virtual Collage Night

Online N/A, Portland, OR, United States

Collage Night returns virtually for the 1st Sunday of the month, 5-6pm. The first 40 mins or so will be open collage with occasional prompts, followed by a show & tell. Register here and we’ll send a zoom link the day of the event.

Free

re/source residency Virtual Q & A

Online N/A, Portland, OR, United States

*BIPOC only event* Join co-director/residency organizer Emmy Eao to learn more about the IPRC, the residency program’s history, the application process, and what folks can expect as re/source residents.  There will be open time for questions and conversation towards the end of the session. Email Emmy at eao@iprc.org with any concerns. Can’t make the session? Reach out and we can send you the presentation! REGISTER FOR Q & A HERE RESIDENCY APPLICATION HERE

Free

Wildwood Welcome: Zine Making with the IPRC with the Forest Park Conservancy

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

Join the IPRC for a **FREE** zine making event at Forest Park! Find more information and register here. Join us for an outdoor zine writing workshop! We supply the pen and paper, you bring your creativity.

Free
East Side Makers Showcase

EAST SIDE MAKERS SHOWCASE

Martha's Curiosity Shop 110 East Historic Columbia River Highway, Troutdale, OR, United States

June 25, 2022, Martha's Curiosity Shop and RACC present: Free workshops taught by local artisans in skateboard art and design, fiber arts, zines, collaborative painting, and printmaking Portland, Ore. — June 2, 2022 — Martha's Curiosity Shop and the Regional Arts and Culture Council present an all-ages (13-150) free event for the east Portland and Troutdale communities. June 25, 2022 from 12:30 to 5:30 PM local artisans in fiber arts, printmaking, skateboard art and design, collaborative painting, and zine making will present free workshops on a first-come, first-served basis. Arrive by 12:30 to sign up. Workshops are capped at twenty participants each. The East Side Makers Showcase is the first event of its kind presented by Martha Grover and Martha's Curiosity Shop and aims at…

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Free

Zine-Making Workshop with Skate Like a Girl

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

MAKE A ZINE AT THE IPRC: In this two hour workshop, participants will learn about zines, and make a collaborative zine from start to finish: from content creation, to printing, assembling, and binding. This workshop provides a space for our women, trans, non-binary and/or gender non-conforming community to express themselves through the art of zine-making! Ages 16+ Register now: https://www.skatelikeagirl.com

$30

Summer Series: Recycled Paper Making

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

Recycled Paper Making Register here Instructor: Jenn Woodward of Pulp + Deckle This workshop is in person: Masks / Proof of Vaccination Required Capacity: 8 Sliding scale $10-55 2 no-cost spots available; BIPOC & 2S prioritized Sunday, June 26th 10:30-12:30 Want to learn how to make your own paper for art, books, or other fun projects? In this course we will focus on simple papermaking that you can do at home using an ordinary kitchen blender, picture frames, knitting hoops, and recycled paper- like test prints and junkmail. We’ll also use cookie cutters and stencils, try out some embedding/inclusions, and learn different drying techniques. Students are encouraged to bring dried plants, seeds, yarn and thread if they would like to add it to their paper.…

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$10 – $55
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