Dancing Girl AWP Offsite Reading
Independent Publishing Resource Center Studios 318 SE Main St. , Portland , OR, United StatesDancing Girl Press is an indie press and design studio based in Chicago. Since 2004, the DGP Chapbook Series has been devoted to publishing innovative writing by women authors in handmade editions, as well as exploring the intersection of writing and the visual/book arts. Please come to hear authors of recent chapbooks share their… Continue reading Dancing Girl AWP Offsite Reading
Yoga for Artists & Writers AWP Offsite Edition
Independent Publishing Resource Center Studios 318 SE Main St. , Portland , OR, United States(Chair) Yoga for Artists and Writers: AWP Edition $5-$15 Sliding-Scale Suggested Donation* An inclusive, all-levels hatha flow-style chair yoga class for humans engaged in creative work. This 90-minute class will include somatic meditation, breath work, functional movement and restorative poses to facilitate full-body strength & mobility, overall embodiment, and nervous-system release. Especially designed for artists… Continue reading Yoga for Artists & Writers AWP Offsite Edition
Intro to Screenprinting
Independent Publishing Resource Center Studios 318 SE Main St. , 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… Continue reading Intro to Screenprinting
QTIPOC Draw Night
Independent Publishing Resource Center Studios 318 SE Main St. , Portland , OR, United StatesPhoto by Darius Kuzmickas First Sundays of the month, 6:30-10pm ADA accessible, Free street parking available. Light snacks provided.
Collage Night
Independent Publishing Resource Center Studios 318 SE Main St. , Portland , OR, United StatesJoin us for the return of Collage Night, on the second Tuesday of the month. Glue sticks, scissors and collage materials will be provided. Free and open to the public.
Intro to Letterpress: Two Day Workshop
Independent Publishing Resource Center Studios 318 SE Main St. , Portland , OR, United StatesDay 1: Typesetting Essentials Day 2: Printing Essentials Learn to set moveable type and print on table top and poster presses in the IPRC print shop. You'll learn the vocabulary of printing and typesetting while getting a feel for this beautiful and historic process. Gain access to IPRCs collection of over 150 fonts of lead… Continue reading Intro to Letterpress: Two Day Workshop
Gridlords Presents a Collaborative Comcis Evening
Independent Publishing Resource Center Studios 318 SE Main St. , Portland , OR, United StatesGridlords is a Portland Based comics publisher and event organizer. This event is hosted by the IPRC, on April 15th, from 6:30-8:30 pm. In celebration of Portland’s own Comics Month, Gridlords would like to bring together the larger DIY comics community of Portland for a night of creative mixing and making. The goal is to… Continue reading Gridlords Presents a Collaborative Comcis Evening
Intro to Risograph Printing
Independent Publishing Resource Center Studios 318 SE Main St. , Portland , OR, United StatesIntro to Risograph Printing In this 4-hour introductory course, participants will learn the basics of risograph (riso) printing and will leave with an understanding of how to use this print technology to create zines, fliers, posters, or other printed matter. While this technology is not new, riso printing has recently become one of the most… Continue reading Intro to Risograph Printing
Certificate Program Reading Series
Independent Publishing Resource Center Studios 318 SE Main St. , Portland , OR, United StatesPoetry Practice Space
Independent Publishing Resource Center Studios 318 SE Main St. , Portland , OR, United StatesPoetry Practice Space 6:30-8:30pm Poetry Practice Space is a monthly gathering for poets and writers. Writing materials, readings and prompts for generative writing will be provided. Come share a space to talk about your writing practice, and current writing projects, bemoan rejections, celebrate acceptances, share writing resources— and write together! Consider Poetry Practice Space the… Continue reading Poetry Practice Space
Filament Reading Series
Independent Publishing Resource Center Studios 318 SE Main St. , Portland , OR, United StatesIndie Comix Reading
Independent Publishing Resource Center Studios 318 SE Main St. , Portland , OR, United StatesTo celebrate Portland's Comic Book month, there will be a rad reading of talented indie cartoonists at the IPRC! With content ranging from personal and introspective to fantastical and obscene, it should be a wild night! This event will take place on Monday April 29th, 6:30, doors at 6, at the Independent Publishing Resource Center. … Continue reading Indie Comix Reading