917 SW Oak Street #218, Portland, Oregon 97205 USA
Tel/Fax: 503.827.0249 | Email:
March 10, 2010 from 7:00 pm to 9:00 pm
Increase your InDesign efficiency and learn professional page layout tricks. Create long documents quickly using multiple Master Pages and multi-file books. Libraries, Bezier drawing tools, tales, advanced typography techniques, an in-depth use of color and an introduction to pre-press features and trapping are also covered.
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March 11, 2010 from 7:00 pm to 9:00 pm
The Bind-Fast 5 is the IPRC’s exciting new bookbinding machine. Using the Bind-Fast 5, you can bind as many as 50 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.
$40 members only
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March 13, 2010 from 11:00 am to 5:00 pm
Learn to set movable lead type and print on a table-top hand press in the IPRC print shop. You’ll learn the vocabulary of printing and typesetting while getting a feel for this beautiful and historical process. Leave the class with a printed card and the satisfaction that comes with using 100-year-old equipment! Successful completion of this one-day class allows IPRC members access to open studio print hours so you can keep on printing!
$55 members only
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February 27, 2010 from 7:00 pm to 9:00 pmMarch 6, 2010 from 7:00 pm to 9:00 pmMarch 13, 2010 from 7:00 pm to 9:00 pmMarch 20, 2010 from 7:00 pm to 9:00 pm
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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March 20, 2010 from 11:00 am to 5:00 pm
Learn to set movable lead type and print on a table-top hand press in the IPRC print shop. You’ll learn the vocabulary of printing and typesetting while getting a feel for this beautiful and historical process. Leave the class with a printed card and the satisfaction that comes with using 100-year-old equipment! Successful completion of this one-day class allows IPRC members access to open studio print hours so you can keep on printing!
$55 members only
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March 21, 2010 from 7:00 pm to 8:15 pm
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 3/21 include:
100 Demons by Lynda Barry
Drop-In by Dave Lapp
March 23, 2010 from 7:00 pm to 9:00 pm
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.
$25 members/$40 nonmembers
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April 3, 2010 from 12:00 pm to 5:00 pm
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.
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April 4, 2010 from 7:00 pm to 8:15 pm
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 4/4 include:
A Mess of Everything by Miss Lasko-Gross
Waterwise by Joel Orff
April 6, 2010 from 7:00 pm to 9:00 pm
Flipbooks! Flipbooks! Flipbooks!
Learn how to make your own handheld mini-movie from start to finish. Flipbooks can be made anywhere, viewed anywhere, and are very inexpensive little treasures to produce. Tuck one into your zine! Use them as your business card! Send them as gifts in the mail! Trade them for other handmade goods! OR mass-produce them to sell! If you are interested in this last option, and would also like to learn to produce blank flipbooks, follow up this class with the Bind-Fast 5 class on the next day to learn to produce stacks of your very own flipbooks with the push of a couple of buttons!
$25 members / $40 non-members
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April 7, 2010 from 7:00 pm to 9:00 pm
The Bind-Fast 5 is the IPRC’s exciting new bookbinding machine. Using the Bind-Fast 5, you can bind as many as 50 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.
$40 members only
register here:
April 8, 2010 from 7:00 pm to 9:00 pm
Intro Adobe Illustrator
Everything you need to get started with vector illustrations. Topics include toolbars, menus, hot keys, layers, palettes, Bezier curves, stroke weights and brushes, gradients, guides, bleeds, and margins.
$25 members / $45 nonmembers
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April 10, 2010 from 11:00 am to 5:00 pm
Learn to set movable lead type and print on a table-top hand press in the IPRC print shop. You’ll learn the vocabulary of printing and typesetting while getting a feel for this beautiful and historical process. Leave the class with a printed card and the satisfaction that comes with using 100-year-old equipment! Successful completion of this one-day class allows IPRC members access to open studio print hours so you can keep on printing!
$55 members only
Register here:
April 11, 2010 from 2:00 pm to 4:00 pm
Flipbooks! Flipbooks! Flipbooks!
Learn how to make your own handheld mini-movie from start to finish. Flipbooks can be made anywhere, viewed anywhere, and are very inexpensive little treasures to produce. Tuck one into your zine! Use them as your business card! Send them as gifts in the mail! Trade them for other handmade goods! OR mass-produce them to sell! Youth only.
Free class, donations encouraged
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April 13, 2010 from 7:00 pm to 9:00 pm
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.
$25 members/$40 nonmembers
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April 17, 2010 from 11:00 am to 5:00 pm
Learn to set movable lead type and print on a table-top hand press in the IPRC print shop. You’ll learn the vocabulary of printing and typesetting while getting a feel for this beautiful and historical process. Leave the class with a printed card and the satisfaction that comes with using 100-year-old equipment! Successful completion of this one-day class allows IPRC members access to open studio print hours so you can keep on printing!
$55 members only
Register here:
April 18, 2010 from 7:00 pm to 8:15 pm
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 4/18 include:
Regards from Serbia by Aleksander Zogroff
Mirror, Window by Jessica Abel
April 27, 2010 from 7:00 pm to 9:00 pm
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.
$25 members/$40 nonmembers
register here:
May 1, 2010 from 12:00 pm to 5:00 pm
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:
May 2, 2010 from 7:00 pm to 8:15 pm
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 5/2 include:
Aya by Marguerite Abouet and Clement Oubrerie
Klezmer by Joann Sfar
June 5, 2010 from 12:00 pm to 5:00 pm
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:
July 3, 2010 from 12:00 pm to 5:00 pm
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.
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The new January/February workshop/events catalog is now available at the IPRC, Reading Frenzy and select locations. However, you may now register for classes online! Simply click on any of workshops listed above and pay through Brown Paper Tickets.
Sundays Noon-5pm (at IPRC)
Every Sunday from Noon to 5 pm, the IPRC is open to youth only 8 -18 to drop in to work on their own zine project. Materials and support from staff are available. Plus snacks too! Noon-5 pm
First Mondays 7pm (at IPRC)
Every First Monday at 7 pm, in the IPRC classroom.
Second Sundays (at IPRC)
Make comics and drink coffee! Free and open to the public / all ages / 5 – 8 pm
2nd Thursdays (at IPRC)
Write a letter, Make someone’s day! Free and open to the public / all ages / 6-8 pm
2nd Thursdays (at IPRC)
An in depth tour of the IPRC. A must for new members / 7 pm
3rd Saturdays (at IPRC)
An in depth tour of the IPRC. A must for new members / 3 pm
Third Fridays 6-7:45 pm (at IPRC)
Free to IPRC members, staff, volunteers. $5 – $10 suggested donation
Do you have creative ideas you’d like feedback on, DIY business questions you’d like answered, or experience to share with others? Come to DIY Braintrust! In this drop-in creative group, participants bring their questions and help each other brainstorm solutions, give feedback, and provide inspiration in a fun, supportive, collaborative environment that is facilitated by a Creative and Life Coach. environment. Facilitator: Debbie West
The Independent Publishing Resource Center facilitates creative expression and identity by providing individual access to the resources and tools for the creation of independently published media and art.
Since its inception in 1998 the center has been dedicated to encouraging the growth of a visual and literary publishing community by offering a space to gather and exchange information and ideas, as well as to produce work. The IPRC is an Oregon 501(c)(3) Nonprofit organization.
Please peruse the Frequently Asked Questions About The IPRC or read about the members of our Staff & Board.
The IPRC's open hours are:
A note about hours: If there is no one around by 9pm on weeknights, the volunteer staff is free to leave, so be sure to arrive by 9pm. There should be no problem getting in, as the front door is equipped with a buzzer system for post-business hours - ring Suite #218.
Independent Publishing Resource Center
Post: 917 SW Oak Street #218 Portland, Oregon 97205 USA
Tel/Fax: 503.827.0249 | Email: