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Zine Talk Tonight!

annmarie — Thu, 13 Jan 2011 21:54:19 +0000

Come to the IPRC tonight at 7 PM to hear Luke You of the free, anonymous zine “You” talk about Australian zines, the Sticky Institute, and other exciting things!

See you there!

From the Eyes of an IPRC Intern

annmarie — Thu, 06 Jan 2011 00:17:35 +0000

My name is Natalie and I am the IPRC’s newest foster child (I’ll be interning here for the next 6 weeks)! I’m a literature and theatre student from Bennington College in Vermont (via California) and a longtime proponent of zinemaking.

Although this is only officially my second day at work here, it’s obvious to me that this organization- and likely Portland as a whole- is built off a profound respect for accessibility, in art and even personal relationships. That being said, I plan on posting here regularly to recount any madcap happenings and to give you a fresh glimpse of the IPRC world!

My first project here was to assemble the January/February catalogue. Amanda, resident intern extroardinaire, introduced me to Stan II and Stella, resident temperamental couple/copiers. All of the volunteers I met were quick to show me the ropes as well, and after much copying, folding, and stapling, the zine was completed. Phew.

I’m excited to attend the art opening tomorrow night and will hopefully meet more great people there! If you see a young woman wandering around, occasionally toddling over to Justin or A.M. for a job/joke/reassurance, feel free to introduce yourself and share something about Portland that I should know!

Later,

Natalie

Our New Catalog

annmarie — Wed, 05 Jan 2011 23:42:04 +0000

Come on by and pick up a new catalog/zine featuring a cover by January’s exhibiting artist Alyson Provax.

Canteen Canceled

annmarie — Sun, 26 Sep 2010 16:24:56 +0000

Due to staffing issues we are not open for teen canteen today (12-2). Sorry for any inconvenience.

Life Drawing for Cartoonists.

annmarie — Thu, 19 Aug 2010 21:10:38 +0000

This is a six hour crash workshop in observational figure drawing based on physical empathy, short term memory, and two dimensional sculpture. There will be an introduction to references and methods useful to the autodidactic draftsperson and a good deal of actual practice with pencil, charcoal, and ink.
$75, materials provided
Special guest instructor: Gabriel Liston
To register call the IPRC at 503.827.0249

Zine Release: Take A Picture it Lasts Longer

annmarie — Tue, 17 Aug 2010 19:07:31 +0000

The IPRC’s very own A.M. O’Malley is releasing her highly anticipated collection of stories about growing up in the wilds of the rural back waters of everywhere. She asked all her dearest artist friends to illustrate it and boy oh boy did they come through.

The event will include a reading by Ms. O’Malley, by the amazingly articulate Carrot Quinn, and a performance by a special musical guest.

This event will be hosted by the Waypost at 3120 N Williams and will be from 7:30-10pm. It is free and open to the public.

about the zinester as told by her dear friend Carrot Quinn:
A.M. knows that the small is just a metaphor for the large, in the same way that veins are just metaphors for the branching limbs of oak trees and ferns uncurling in the springtime are just metaphors for the milky way. She knows that everything is just a metaphor for something else, and that life follows just a few patterns, really, and she likes to discover these patterns in zines, garbage, and the crisp warm feeling of clean sheets, fresh from the dryer, which are really just a metaphor for grandmothers, and places where there is enough sun to dry your laundry on the line.

CLOSED

annmarie — Tue, 17 Aug 2010 18:56:42 +0000

Laborious Day

Bindfast 5!

annmarie — Tue, 17 Aug 2010 18:51:55 +0000

The Bind-Fast 5 is the IPRC’s exciting new bookbinding machine. Using the Bind-Fast 5, you can bind as many as 30 softcover books or zines per hour. Completion of this workshop authorizes IPRC members to use the Bind-Fast during supervised binding hours, so you can take your publishing projects to the next level.

$45 members only

CLOSED

annmarie — Tue, 17 Aug 2010 18:43:29 +0000

We will be closed for our annual staff appreciation picnic!

Beginning InDesign

annmarie — Wed, 16 Jun 2010 19:21:44 +0000

Join other creative enthusiasts and learn how to design, layout, and print your project from the computer. Adobe InDesign allows users to put together text, images, and other designs on the page quickly and efficiently.

$30 members/$45 nonmembers