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Bookarts: Accordion Books

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

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, Oct. 10th, 12-2pm PST $25-55 sliding scale 2 no-cost spots available; BIPOC prioritized; reach out to hquinn@iprc.org to inquire   Materials provided: Waxed Linen Thread Awl Binder’s needle 2 binder clips Pencil X-acto Blade   Optional Materials: Cutting Mat Ruler Bone Folder Instructor Bio: Isabel Diana (she/her) is a Canadian/Colombian Printmaker who primarily works with text and image. Their practice is strongly influenced by book arts in both use and also methodology. Working mainly in screenprint and digital…

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$25 – $55

Collage Explorations Workshop, with Peggy Pfenninger

Online N/A, Portland

Join us for the next Siren Nation Speaks on October 10, a hands-on workshop in “Collage Explorations.” Do you love collage but aren’t sure how to get started? Artist and designer Peggy Pfenninger will teach you several different ways to approach collage, from spontaneous assemblage to planned-out “linear” collages. No experience is needed, and the workshop is open to all ages. Workshop Leader Peggy Pfenninger spends her time running a graphic design/print business and creating unique pieces of art. Because she loves to work in many different media, the title “multimedia artist” suits her best. Whether dreaming up a new collage, painting, or snapping photos, she is always exploring color, texture, and energy. Peggy is a joyous, dedicated member of the Oregon art community and…

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Free
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