Portfolio Program Reading Series
IPRC (Independent Publishing Resource Center) 318 SE Main Street #175, Portland, OR, United StatesThis event is in-person; Masks and Proof of Vaccination + Booster required
Free
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Calligraphy
IPRC (Independent Publishing Resource Center) 318 SE Main Street #175, Portland, OR, United States*This workshop meets in-person. Masks & Proof of Vaccination + Booster required Register here Experienced and beginner scribes are welcome to join this 6-week class with instruction and quiet practice of 3 different calligraphic hands. Learn to use the edged pen, an edged brush, rule your paper, and study Uncial, Roman Capitals, and Italic. Instructor: Jade Novarino Sundays 10am—12pm November 6—December 18, with a break on November 27 Class Meetings: 6 Capacity: 10 $60-135 *2 no-cost spots available; BIPOC & 2S prioritized About the Instructor: Jade Novarino is an artist, farmer, pen-pal, and scribe.
$60 – $135
POSTPONED! Ekphrastic Practice Space
IPRC (Independent Publishing Resource Center) 318 SE Main Street #175, Portland, OR, United States*This event is in-person. Masks and proof of vaccination is required Free & by donation Register in advance here Join the IPRC for an evening of generative writing in response to visual art at Carnation Contemporary & Well Well Projects. What is Ekphrastic writing? Ekphrasis refers to written work that responds to visual art— literally “description” in Greek, it is characterized by description of art, but more broadly can refer to any piece of writing that engages with art on the level of narrative, reflection, image, or associative logic. Writing materials, clipboards, and prompts for generative writing will be provided, beginners welcome. Capacity: 15
Free
Portland Indie Book Fair
Honey Latte Cafe 1033 SE Main St, Portland, OR, United StatesBest-selling authors. Portland publishers. The Portland Independent Book Fair features local indie presses selling their wide selection of books directly to the public. All sales go directly to the publishers. Get holiday shopping done and support independent authors and publishers at the same time! Know your local y’all. Participating Presses Include: Microcosm Publishing, University of Hell Press, Airlie Press, Octopus Books, Fonograf Editions, Buckman Publishing, First Matter Press, and more!
Free
Flower Play: A Community Healing Event for our Queer & Trans Community Members & their Loved Ones
IPRC (Independent Publishing Resource Center) 318 SE Main Street #175, Portland, OR, United States*This event is in-person; Masks & Proof of Vaccination + Booster Required Sunday, Dec. 11th 1-4pm Capacity: 25 Register here Please join the IPRC and Solstice Flower Works for a restorative, playful, and relaxed space for Queer and Trans community members of all ages to spend time together making dried flower bouquets with light facilitation by Kale Hale of Solstice Flower Works; and creating pages for a collaborative zine with prompts on healing, processing grief, and celebrating queer joy. We’ll also have a community altar, reading nook with a selection of queer-authored books and zines, and tasty snacks from our friends at XLB, as well as non-alcoholic beverages. The collaborative zine will be produced and available after the event for pickup or by snail mail;…
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Ledger Editions Vol. 2: Stephanie Adams-Santos, Catie Hannigan, and Jennifer Perrine
IPRC (Independent Publishing Resource Center) 318 SE Main Street #175, Portland, OR, United StatesRegister in advance here *This event is in-person. Masks + Proof of Vaccination Required. See more about the IPRC’s COVID Policy here. Please join the IPRC for the second installment of our Ledger Editions Readings with readings from Stephanie Adams-Santos, Catie Hannigan, and Jennifer Perrine. This event is made possible with support from the Kinsman Foundation. The work of Stephanie Adams-Santos spans poetry, prose, and screenwriting. Often grappling with themes of strangeness and belonging, her work reflects a fascination with the weird, numinous and primal forces that shape inner life. Stephanie is the author of several full length poetry collections and chapbooks, including DREAM OF XIBALBA (selected by Jericho Brown as winner of the 2021 Orison Poetry Prize) and SWARM QUEEN’S CROWN (finalist for a Lambda Literary Award).…
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Have You Ever Heard a Poem
IPRC (Independent Publishing Resource Center) 318 SE Main Street #175, Portland, OR, United StatesRSVP here Please join us for a night of readings from poets Leah Noble Davidson Chris Maday Isabel Zacharias and Keaton King The IPRC asks that community members abide by our Covid-Safer Guidelines: Masks & Proof of Vaccination + Booster required except in instances of medical exemption (reach out to info@iprc.org with questions re: medical exemption).
Free
POPS: Portland Oregon Paper Shapers
IPRC (Independent Publishing Resource Center) 318 SE Main Street #175, Portland, OR, United StatesThe New Monthly Origami Group Meetings at IPRC! Portland Oregon Paper Shapers, aka POPS, is a community of origami enthusiasts that formally met monthly at Belmont Library. After almost 3 years hiatus due to the pandemic, POPS will resume monthly meetings at IPRC on the first Sunday of each month from 2 to 4 pm, starting January 2023! Since the first Sunday of January is a holiday (1/1), we will meet on January 8th instead. We will also meet on February 5th. If you're interested in origami and want to explore a new community, please come fold with us! All ages, genders, and skill levels are welcome to join POPS. Children under 12 are asked to be accompanied by adults. Please contact Yuki Martin at…
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Intro to Screenprinting
IPRC (Independent Publishing Resource Center) 318 SE Main Street #175, Portland, OR, United StatesJoin us to learn about silkscreen printing! Learn how to create stencils, prep and process screens while gaining knowledge about tools, tips, and tricks for the photo emulsion process. You’ll have the chance to acquire best practices for setting up your print station, printing and registration while gaining practice with the medium. Our studio area uses only water-based silkscreen inks and is a primarily a non-toxic studio environment. Sliding Scale 1*: $220 (Supporter level) Sliding Scale 2: $170 (Suggested for participants without an active membership) Sliding Scale 3: $160 (Suggested for Basic Members) Sliding Scale 4: $145 (Suggested for Studio Members) Register here.
$145 – $200
Metamorphic Door BOOK LAUNCH PARTY & POETRY READING
Honey Latte Cafe 1033 SE Main St, Portland, OR, United StatesBuckman Publishing Presents: Carolyn Supinka’s Metamorphic Door. Come celebrate the release of Carolyn’s debut collection and National Poetry Month with readings by local poets Karolinn Fiscaletti, Karah Kemmerly, Erin Perry & Carolyn Supinka. Carolyn’s reading will include projections of the comic portions of the book. This event is happening a few days before the official release date of Metamorphic Door so come and snag your copy of the book early and get it signed by the author! All-ages, free & ADA-accessible. Doors at 7:00pm. Show runs 7:15-8:00pm. Cocktail reception & celebration featuring a custom drink menu inspired by poems in the collection to follow. All are welcome, see you soon! Buckman Publishing is located inside of Honey Latte Café in Unit 4.The space is ADA…
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