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Bind your own Coptic Journal–in Portland OR!

Dorsa Brevia 625 NW Everett Street #103, Portland, OR, United States

Hope Amico of gutwrench press is coming to the northwest for Olympis Zine fest and is making a stop in Portland to lead this one day workshop. Information on other classes in the area can be found at www.gutwrenchpress.com/classes Make your own journal or sketchbook! In this 5 hour class we will turn old hardcover books into a durable journal that will lay flat when open but is sturdy enough to carry with you everywhere. We will prepare the pages and covers, and then learn the coptic binding to assemble the book. Students will leave with a finished book to take home. All materials are provided. The fee for this class is $120. This class will take place Saturday November 2 from noon until 5…

$120

Postcard Embroidery Workshop with Gutwrench Press!

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

About the Workshop Come learn how to embellish and decorate a postcard! In this 2 hour class we will learn a few embroidery basics, and apply them to vintage postcards. We will talk about ways to make your work last, how to mail it and how embroidery can jazz up a card. We will also talk about alternative materials. If we have time, we may even talk about a few other ways to alter a card. No experience is necessary! Open to anyone—from experienced embroidery nerds who want a new canvas to beginners who don’t know how to thread a needle! Ticketing & Fees All materials are provided. The fee for this class is $40. REGISTER HERE About Gutwrench Press Gutwrench Press is dedicated to…

$40