June 2010: Lacey Prpic Hedtke’s Likes Dislikes
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Lacey Prpic Hedtke came into zine-making by way of photography. She’s self-published 7 zines and isn’t stopping anytime soon. When she’s not plotting and planning for her next self-publishing venture, she is a grantwriter, sex educator, photography instructor, hula hooper, musician, librarian and dog momma. She edits and contributes to LIBREAS Library Ideas, Information for …
May 2010: Derek Neuland’s All Things Ordinary #1
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Born and raised in Buffalo, NY, Derek has been reading and making zines since 1995. He moved to Portland in April 2009 in hopes to be a bigger part of the zine community. He is an organizer for the Portland Zine Symposium and blogs about non-alcoholic vegan drinks at http://www.thirstydudes.com/.
DIY Screen Print
In part one of this class, the focus will be on making reusable, good quality screens used for making paper or textile prints. The screens made in this class are 10″x12″ which are a perfect size for zine and book covers! Supplies include, stretcher bars, professional quality mesh, degreaser, duct tape and staple guns.
In the second part of the day, the focus will be on printing a hand cut stencil image using the screen that was just built in the previous workshop. Stencils will be made using sticker paper and exacto knives and will be printed through the screen. You will need to bring a high contrast B&W image (no larger than 8×10) in which to make a stencil from as well as your own materials to print on, either paper or fabric. Ink will be provided.
register here:
DIY Screen Print
In part one of this class, the focus will be on making reusable, good quality screens used for making paper or textile prints. The screens made in this class are 10″x12″ which are a perfect size for zine and book covers! Supplies include, stretcher bars, professional quality mesh, degreaser, duct tape and staple guns.
In the second part of the day, the focus will be on printing a hand cut stencil image using the screen that was just built in the previous workshop. Stencils will be made using sticker paper and exacto knives and will be printed through the screen. You will need to bring a high contrast B&W image (no larger than 8×10) in which to make a stencil from as well as your own materials to print on, either paper or fabric. Ink will be provided.
register here:
DIY Screen Print
In part one of this class, the focus will be on making reusable, good quality screens used for making paper or textile prints. The screens made in this class are 10″x12″ which are a perfect size for zine and book covers! Supplies include, stretcher bars, professional quality mesh, degreaser, duct tape and staple guns.
In the second part of the day, the focus will be on printing a hand cut stencil image using the screen that was just built in the previous workshop. Stencils will be made using sticker paper and exacto knives and will be printed through the screen. You will need to bring a high contrast B&W image (no larger than 8×10) in which to make a stencil from as well as your own materials to print on, either paper or fabric. Ink will be provided.
register here:
April 2010: Nate Orton and James Yeary’s My Day Walking From Mt. Tabor To The Zoo
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In 2004, the My Day Zine began as an outlet for Nate Orton to feel a better sense of connection to his new city-life in Portland, Oregon. Nate draws and transcribes what he sees and hears while walking for an entire day through a particular space. These drawings are later arranged into printed book form …
Narrative Considerations in Comics with T. Edward Bak
In part one of the class there will be a focus on identification and assessment of narrative processes in various media. What goals do we have as narrative artists/storytellers? Students will find examples of media/panel configuration ideas for discussion.
Part Two) Presentation of materials and discussion of narrative techniques used in media represented. Students will exchange materials to begin designing/creating 1-2 page comic project based on aspect(s) of narrative in exchanged material.
Part Three) Presentation/critique of student projects.
Requirements:
Students are expected to discuss ideas and different types of art and media in culture and to possess applicable skills (writing, design, drawing) for the preparation of narrative drawings, which reflect comprehension of ideas.
The workshop includes exercises/practice/experimentation with media; student’s drawing tools/materials will be at their own discretion.
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Comics Reading and Discussion Group with John Isaacson
Have you been a fan of comics for years? Have you never really read comics? Do you enjoy reading and discussing art and literature? If so, this is the group for you! We will be splitting the hour-long group in to two parts: in the first half we will read and discuss short cartoons and comics, this first half is open for drop-in—no pre-reading necessary! In the second half, the group will discuss pre-assigned comics and discuss them. The group will meet regularly every other Sunday from 7-8:15, it is free and open to the public.
Readings on 2/21 include:
Potential by Ariel Schrag
Tough Love by Abby Denson
Fox Bunny Funny by Andy Hartzell
The Matter Zine Release
“And what is the use of a book,” said Alice, “without pictures or conversation?”
- Lewis Carroll
“And what is the use of any book if it can’t be read to you?”
- Us
The Matter is a literary anthology of short-form illustrated fiction, produced in Portland, Oregon, publishing collaborative comics and illustrated prose from creators the world over. We believe that the synthesis of words and pictures tells a richer story than either can alone, so we aim to couple emerging artists and writers together to create unique, engaging, and provocative tales. Each issue is a smorgasbord of collaborative fiction comics and illustrated prose, presenting stories with disparate motifs, genres, and styles.
To celebrate the long-awaited release of The Matter no. 2, we are proud to present a reading and dramatic enactment of select stories found therein. Prose is to be read aloud while the accompanying illustrations are projected overhead. Comics are to be projected panel-by-panel with the text removed, and the missing lines dramatically read aloud by a cast of players. Featuring stories by Jack Bracken, Gunther Goltz, Eli Lyon, Reid Psaltis, Juan Carlos Rodriguez, A.J. Ryer, Matt Strackbein, Yoni Wilson, and Frasier Ziffer.
So join us at 7:00 p.m. on Saturday, February 6th at the Independent Publishing Resource Center for an evening of compelling fiction, presented for both your listening and viewing pleasure. Wine and refreshments to be provided free, while copies of The Matter nos. 1 & 2 will be available for purchase during the event at a discounted price. We hope you can attend what we hope to make a truly memorable event.
