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Learn Make Share: Zines Drop-in

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

Learn to make zines or get help with existing projects This workshop is part of the Learn Make Share series. Free for members taking the workshop as one of 3 annual Learn Make Shares $5-15 sliding scale for nonmembers, or for members who have already taken their 3 annual workshops Class capacity: 8 Learn Make Share Series Members can take up to three free Learn Make Share series workshops per calendar year by RSVPing here. Space is limited to 8 people. For more information about membership please the membership page on our website here.

$5 – $15

Learn Make Share: Bindfast Training

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

In this Learn Make Share, folks will be guided through the steps to bind a book using our Bindfast machine. Everyone will have a chance to practice using the paper stack cutter to prepare pages and bind 2-3 books. ** This LMS is part of a monthly series of trainings for the Bindfast. Once trained, members are certified to bind their own books during listed Bindfast open hours with volunteer support. *Free for IPRC members taking the workshop as one of 3 annual Learn Make Shares *$5-15 sliding scale for nonmembers, or for members who have already taken their 3 annual workshop Register here

$5 – $15

Learn Make Share: Buttons & Zines

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

Learn to make 1″ buttons and a 1-page zine in this easy, beginner’s class. All participants will leave with buttons and a 1-page zine to share with friends. Bring your favorite spooky images and stories! *Free for IPRC members taking the workshop as one of 3 annual Learn Make Shares *$5-15 sliding scale for nonmembers, or for members who have already taken their 3 annual workshop Register here

$5 – $15

Learn Make Share: Embroidery

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

This skill share will be an introduction to embroidery. Participants will learn how to set up a project and perform basic stitches, as well as how to apply these techniques to mending fabric. Participants will learn what to think about when starting a project, and some basics about different stitches. *Free for IPRC members taking the workshop as one of 3 annual Learn Make Shares *$5-15 sliding scale for nonmembers, or for members who have already taken their 3 annual workshops. Payment taken at front desk. Register here.

$5 – $15

Learn Make Share: Bindfast Training

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

In this Learn Make Share, folks will be guided through the steps to bind a book using our Bindfast machine. Everyone will have a chance to practice using the paper stack cutter to prepare pages and bind 2-3 books. ** This LMS is part of a monthly series of trainings for the Bindfast. Once trained, members are certified to bind their own books during listed Bindfast open hours with volunteer support. *Free for IPRC members taking the workshop as one of 3 annual Learn Make Shares *$5-15 sliding scale for nonmembers, or for members who have already taken their 3 annual workshop Register Here

$5 – $15

Learn Make Share: Mini Zines!

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

Learn to make 1″ buttons and a 1-page zine in this easy, beginner’s class. All participants will leave with 5 buttons, a 1-page zine to share with friends, and the skills to make buttons and zines on their own. Bring your favorite holiday images and stories to share! *Free for IPRC members taking the workshop as one of 3 annual Learn Make Shares *$5-15 sliding scale for nonmembers, or for members who have already taken their 3 annual workshop. Payment taken at front desk. Register Here

Free – $15

Learn Make Share: Bindfast Training

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

In this Learn Make Share, folks will be guided through the steps to bind a book using our Bindfast machine. Everyone will have a chance to practice using the paper stack cutter to prepare pages and bind 2-3 books. ** This LMS is part of a monthly series of trainings for the Bindfast. Once trained, members are certified to bind their own books during listed Bindfast open hours with volunteer support. *Free for IPRC members taking the workshop as one of 3 annual Learn Make Shares *$5-15 sliding scale for nonmembers, or for members who have already taken their 3 annual workshop. Payment taken at front desk. Register Here 

$5 – $15

Learn Make Share: Bindfast Training

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

In this Learn Make Share, folks will be guided through the steps to bind a book using our Bindfast machine. Everyone will have a chance to practice using the paper stack cutter to prepare pages and bind 2-3 books. ** This LMS is part of a monthly series of trainings for the Bindfast. Once trained, members are certified to bind their own books during listed Bindfast open hours with volunteer support. *Free for IPRC members taking the workshop as one of 3 annual Learn Make Shares *$5-15 sliding scale for nonmembers, or for members who have already taken their 3 annual workshop. Payment taken at front desk. *LMS facilitators are volunteering their time–donations made directly to facilitator also encouraged! Register Here

$5 – $15

Learn Make Share: Comb Binding

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

Register here *This workshop is scheduled to be in-person in the Main Studio Space at the IPRC: Masks & Proof of Vaccination Required 318 SE Main St. Ste. 155 Portland OR 97214 Learn Make Share: Comb Binding In this Learn Make Share workshop, members will learn how to use the comb binder in the IPRC’s Publishing Tool Library. Participants will come away with a spiral bound notebook, info about where to source binding materials, and the know-how to make their own comb-bound projects. Our Learn, Make, Share series offers introductory, hands-on demos on a variety of the tools in our Print & Publishing Tool Library including our button makers, spiral and coil binders, stack cutters, staplers and photocopiers. These hour-long skill-shares are designed to introduce new…

Free – $10