Cultivating a Sustainable Writing Practice
This workshop is offered via Zoom PST Register here Cultivating a Sustainable Writing Practice Our practice—how we labor as writers—is highly personal. When we create a writing habit, it helps to consider our individual creative processes, life priorities, writing goals, and all the ways that we get in the way of our own writing. How… Continue reading Cultivating a Sustainable Writing Practice
Creative Writing & Chill
*This event is in-person. Masks and proof of vaccination is required Register here Writing and chill: a high vibe, on the fly, structure free writing space for all-ages (youth centered). Come generate, share and get support! Creative prompts and writing materials provided. Stay tuned for an Open Mic Night later in October!
Pushpins & Portals: Experimenting with Short Forms
This workshop is virtual, PST Register here Pushpins & Portals: Experimenting with Short Forms In this 6-week class, we will experiment with short form creative writing. Our focus—whether it’s flash fiction, lyric essay, prose poetry, or hybrid—will be on the art of compression. Each week, participants will be given a writing exercise, a short reading,… Continue reading Pushpins & Portals: Experimenting with Short Forms
*RESCHEDULED* Sidewalk Sale: I’m Having Top Surgery
Independent Publishing Resource Center 318 SE Main St., Ste. 155, Portland, OR, United StatesThis event has been rescheduled. Please join us for this event on October 15th! In June, IPRC member Rimona Eskayo published their first book, “I’m Having Top Surgery: An Illustrated Guide For You And Me.” ⭐️ Part-essay, part-handbook, and full-on love poem to my community, this 96-page risographed book draws upon my experiences of top… Continue reading *RESCHEDULED* Sidewalk Sale: I’m Having Top Surgery
CANCELED: October Poetry Practice Space
Join us monthly on zoom, on the third Thursday of the month for prompts and sharing. Register here, and we'll send the zoom link on the day of the event. 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… Continue reading CANCELED: October Poetry Practice Space
Pushpins & Portals: Experimenting with Short Forms
This workshop is virtual, PST Register here Pushpins & Portals: Experimenting with Short Forms In this 6-week class, we will experiment with short form creative writing. Our focus—whether it’s flash fiction, lyric essay, prose poetry, or hybrid—will be on the art of compression. Each week, participants will be given a writing exercise, a short reading,… Continue reading Pushpins & Portals: Experimenting with Short Forms
Ekphrastic Creative Writing Lab
Carnation Contemporary 8371 N Interstate Ave. #3, Portland, United StatesEkphrastic Creative Writing Lab *This workshop meets in-person. Masks & Proof of Vaccination + Booster required **This workshop meets at Carnation Contemporary & Well Well Projects located at 8371 N Interstate Ave #3, Portland, OR 97217 Register here Instructor: Stephanie Victoire This 4-week writing lab series explores the further imagination, narrative and creation that awaits… Continue reading Ekphrastic Creative Writing Lab
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
Intro to Risograph Printing
Independent Publishing Resource Center Studios 318 SE Main St. , Portland , OR, United StatesIn 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 exciting developments in… Continue reading Intro to Risograph Printing
CANCELED: Open Mic & Chill
Independent Publishing Resource Center 318 SE Main St., Ste. 155, Portland, OR, United States*This event meets in-person. Masks & Proof of Vaccination + Booster required **Please note: this event has been cancelled. Check back for a reschedule date. Register in advance here This Open Mic Night is free, all-ages and youth-centered, and facilitated by Briauna Taylor, who formerly facilitated Mind & Mouth, marrow's youth-centered open mic, as well… Continue reading CANCELED: Open Mic & Chill
Pushpins & Portals: Experimenting with Short Forms
Pushpins & Portals: Experimenting with Short Forms This workshop is virtual, PST Register here Pushpins & Portals: Experimenting with Short Forms In this 6-week class, we will experiment with short form creative writing. Our focus—whether it’s flash fiction, lyric essay, prose poetry, or hybrid—will be on the art of compression. Each week, participants will be… Continue reading Pushpins & Portals: Experimenting with Short Forms
Intro to Letterpress (Two-Day Workshop)
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 and wood type. Leave the class with a… Continue reading Intro to Letterpress (Two-Day Workshop)