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Virtual Risograph Basics!

Online N/A, Portland, OR, United States

Welcome to our Risograph Basics course: a printing, collage, experimentation, and mark making extravaganza! Get to know Outlet and our RISO sisters (Barbara, Janet, Corita, and Tina) and learn the basics of this fun and unique print method with Kate Bingaman-Burt! This workshop is a great place to start if you’re new to riso, or if you’d like a refresher! We’ll take a deep dive into risograph history, an overview of how these machines work, the stencil-duplicator process, and the quirks and fun (sometimes unpredictable) outcomes of riso printing. The main focus of this class is EXPERIMENTATION. We’ll share print and zine inspiration, favorite mark making tools and how to use them for riso, and we’ll walk through a print demo on two of our…

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$15 – $100

Let’s Make a Zine! A Riso Zine Making Workshop with Kate Bingaman-Burt

Online N/A, Portland, OR, United States

It’s zine making time! Dive into all things zine with Outlet and zine queen Kate Bingaman-Burt! In this virtual workshop we’ll explore zine history, types of zines, talk about where to find zines, how to share them, and experiment with different zine formats (including the versatile and ubiquitous one page zine)—also we’ll spend some time actually sort of DEFINING what a zine is for those who are new to this amazing medium for sharing ideas and knowledge! Kate will give tons of prompts, tips, and inspiration to take those ideas and turn them into a tangible lovely THING. Depending on the workshop ticket tier you choose, this class culminates in making a collaborative zine that is riso printed and mailed to you! Supplies Needed A…

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$10 – $50

Bookarts: Accordion Books

Online N/A, Portland, OR, United States

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…

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$25 – $55

the IPRC hosts a zine reading

Online N/A, Portland, OR, United States

The Independent Publishing Resource Center hosts as cool zinesters read their new work. The Independent Publishing Resource Center will host a live zine reading during #virtualpzs2021. The line-up is yet to be announced but the IPRC is very cool, and we are very excited for this event.

Free

Workshop: Hot Off the Press: Traditional Printing and Food Connections with Daniela del Mar/Letra Chueca Press (3 weeks)

NM Bodecker Foundation 2360 NW Quimby St, Portland, OR, United States

Group Size: 12 | Leader: Daniela Del Mar What do kitchens and print shops have in common? In this dynamic workshop, students will use the vehicle of letterpress printing to explore personal connections to food and food traditions. We will learn the fundamentals of analog design and the importance of book arts in a digital age, then print our own designs incorporating pressroom materials – lead type, wood type and ornaments- with personal experiences. This workshop will include some short readings, regular group discussions, and creative lab time in a COVID-adapted letterpress print shop located in the Cully Neighborhood. By the end of this series, students will have learned traditional methods of putting ink on paper and created a collective edition of vibrant letterpress prints…

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Free

Somatic Reflections: Movement & Zine Workshop

Online N/A, Portland, OR, United States

Somatic Reflections: A movement, visualization, drawing and writing workshop to explore your inner and outer environment, your body and imagination. No experience necessary. *FREE* Workshop video will be available to watch July 26th at 3pm on Portland Sunday Parkway’s Facebook page Materials needed: Enough room to lay down and to move your arms and legs a bit while standing. A comfortable situation for sitting and writing/drawing. 5+ sheets of paper + pen Artist Bio: Crystal Jiko Sasaki (dance artist) is invested in the magic of play, the body’s intelligence, processes of healing, and access to the arts. CJ is dedicated to the potency of improvisation in context. They weave their movement with text, sounds and images. Their work explores emotional landscapes, spiritual experiences, taboos, and…

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Free

See Me. iAm. HEAR. Creative Activation of Youth Voices of Color

Madison Street Plaza 1219 SW Park Avenue, Portland, OR, United States

IPRC is excited to partner with the City of Portland, I Am M.O.R.E, The Numberz.fm, NAYA Many Nations Academy, and the Portland Art Museum for event that is a part of the City of Portland “Supporting Community Healing with Art” Initiative. Saturday, July 31st join us from 12-4 PM in Madison Street Plaza (1219 SW Park Avenue) for poetry, printmaking, DJs, Open Mic, and free ice cream.

Free

Friday Night Collage

True North Studios 455 NE 71st Avenue, Portland, OR, United States

Low-key collage session First Fridays of the month hosted by Hope Amico FREE! We will have magazines, ephemera, paper, photos, mats and blades, scissors and glue. So bring a project or come to be inspired! We will open the garage door, weather permitting. No experience necessary though there will be no instruction. Join us and meet others. This meet up is free (though donations to True North are always welcome). E-mail Hope with any questions or concerns. Masks recommended for those not fully vaccinated. SIGN UP!

Free

True North Studios: Saturday Open Hours

True North Studios 455 NE 71st Avenue, Portland, OR, United States

You're invited to come use our studio – no membership required! Get access to our large rolling work tables, drawing supplies, large light table, newsprint, cutting mats, paper cutter and more, during our Saturday Open Hours! Drop by any time between 12-4, just sign up below. This Saturday, August 7th, Sarah Lofthouse will be facilitating a New Moon Collage Circle during Open Studio hours from 12pm to 2pm. We will be creating collages as a form of intention setting for the Leo New Moon happening on 8/8/21. This powerful new moon will also be happening during the height of Lion’s Gate Portal. Drop by anytime during this time to learn about the new moon and create an intention collage. Bring your favorite collage material. Community…

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Free – $25

Bookarts: Pamphlet Stitch & Cover Variations

Online N/A, Portland, OR, United States

All IPRC workshops through Summer 2021 will be held via Zoom, PST Register here $25-55 sliding scale 3 no-cost spots available; BIPOC prioritized; reach out to hquinn@iprc.org to inquire Bookarts Workshop: Pamphlet Stitch & Cover Variations In this introduction to book arts participants will come away equipped with a basic understanding of the tools required for bookbinding, and will learn how to bind books with a pamphlet stitch. This binding is versatile and will lend your book projects a simple elegance. We’ll go over several different variations with and without covers. Paper materials provided. Beginners welcome. Instructor: Isabel Diana Class capacity: 10 Class meeting: Sunday, August 8th, 12-2pm PST $25-55 sliding scale 3 no-cost spots available; BIPOC prioritized; reach out to hquinn@iprc.org to inquire Required…

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$25 – $55
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