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Garden+ Lecture Series: Balazs and Botond Bognar

Portland Japanese Garden 611 SW Kingston Ave, Portland, OR, United States

Balazs and Botond Bognar present a public lecture at the Garden to mark the launch of their new book, Kengo Kuma: Portland Japanese Garden (Rizzoli, 2019). Come join us on the Garden’s beautiful Overlook to hear the story of the creation of the Garden’s Cultural Village and the inspiration it took from Japan’s monzen-machi, the small settlements built in front of gates or shrines. The conversation will touch on the Japanese tradition of dwelling in harmony with nature, the Garden’s evolution into a world-renowned Japanese cultural organization, and the bold vision shared across the Pacific that moved the project forward to fruition. The evening will be a chance to learn firsthand about the elements and features in the Cultural Village and their ancient lineage in…

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$15

Lily Bernheimer author of The Shaping of Us

Passages Bookshop 1801 NW Upshur, Suite 660, Portland, OR, United States

Lily Bernheimer visits from the Bay Area to share with us her first book, The Shaping of Us, which explores how the built and natural worlds subtly influence our behavior, health, and personality. From caves to cathedrals to our current housing crisis and the dreaded open-plan office, Bernheimer demonstrates that for our well-being, we must reconnect with the power to shape the world around us. Only when people are involved in forming and nurturing our environments will they feel a greater sense of agency, community, and pride. Join us to learn more about how space makes us tick and how to fix the broken parts of our world. Lily Bernheimer is an environmental psychology author, consultant, and researcher. She is Founding Director of Space Works…

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Free

Application Deadline: Tin House Internships

The Internet 001 SE Cyberspace Lane, Portland, OR, United States

Tin House periodically hires publicity and marketing, art, and editorial interns for the book division, as well as workshop interns for workshop division. Tin House internships are fixed-length, educational experiences. Interns are not entitled to or guaranteed employment upon the completion of the internship, but they are welcome to apply for open positions at any time. Tin House is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. To learn more about the specific internships available, click these links: Publicity and Marketing, Tin House Books Design, Tin House Books Editorial, Tin House Books Workshop, Tin House Workshop Learn more about the physical requirements and eligibility for all internships. To apply, please submit all requested materials through the…

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Free

Matthias Kemeny Endowed Design Lecture Series Presents: Amuki

Online N/A, Portland, OR, United States

Known as “Amuki” (inner silence), Vanessa Zúñiga Tinizaray is an Ecuadorian designer. Join us as we welcome her to PSUGD! About this Event Known as “Amuki” (inner silence), Vanessa Zúñiga Tinizaray is an Ecuadorian designer. Her passion has led her to investigate the visual signs of the ancestral cultures of Latin America. She is known for her typeface, motion graphics and pattern design. Vanessa will be offering a free lecture, as well as an exclusive eight-person, in-depth workshop on modularity and typography! Explore Vanessa's work more at amuki.com.ec! Join us via zoom: https://pdx.zoom.us/j/84420457308 Promo by Cody Sheppard Shaw The Matthias Kemeny Design Lecture Series is coordinated and managed by the Portland State Graphic Design program. This series brings internationally celebrated design professionals annually to Portland…

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Free

Amuki Type Workshop

Online N/A, Portland, OR, United States

Join us for an in-depth workshop on modularity and typography with our Matthias Kemeny Lecture Speaker Amuki! About this Event Join us for an in-depth workshop on modularity and typography with our Matthias Kemeny Lecture Speaker Amuki! Known as “Amuki” (inner silence), Vanessa Zúñiga Tinizaray is an Ecuadorian designer. Her passion has led her to investigate the visual signs of the ancestral cultures of Latin America. She is known for her typeface, motion graphics and pattern design. Explore Vanessa's work more at amuki.com.ec! zoom link: https://pdx.zoom.us/j/83655345688 You must be a PSU student to join. Please sign up with your PDX address. Only 8 seats available!

Free

InDesign: Zine Layout

Online N/A, Portland, OR, United States

In this 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 $10 Register here and zoom link will be sent on the day of the workshop.

$10

InDesign: Zine Layout

Online N/A, Portland, OR, United States

In this 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 $10 Register here and zoom link will be sent on the day of the workshop.

$10

InDesign: Zine Layout

Online N/A, Portland, OR, United States

In this 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 $10 Register here and zoom link will be sent on the day of the workshop.

$10

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

Modernist Design & Literature with Melanie Nead

Lewis & Clark College 0615 SW Palatine Hill Road, Portland, OR, United States

Melanie Nead (LC ’03) of Lonesome Pictopia is a muralist and wallpaper/ textile designer. Melanie will discuss the Arts & Crafts Movement and its relationship to modernist design and literature. Hosted by Professor Rishona Zimring and her ENG 450-02 Senior Seminar class. Free Miller Hall, Room 102

Free
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