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)
Portfolio Program Reading Series
This event is in-person; Masks and Proof of Vaccination + Booster required
Calligraphy
Independent Publishing Resource Center 318 SE Main St., Ste. 155, Portland, OR, United States*This workshop meets in-person. Masks & Proof of Vaccination + Booster required Register here Experienced and beginner scribes are welcome to join this 6-week class with instruction and quiet practice of 3 different calligraphic hands. Learn to use the edged pen, an edged brush, rule your paper, and study Uncial, Roman Capitals, and Italic. Instructor:… Continue reading Calligraphy
December Hybrid Collage Night
Join us for a Hybrid Collage Night on the 1st Sunday of the month, 5-6pm. The first 40 mins or so will be open collage with occasional prompts, followed by a show & tell. Register here to attend virtually via zoom. Register here to RSVP to join in person. *Masks & Proof of Vaccination +… Continue reading December Hybrid Collage Night
And We Write!
"And We Write! is a creative writing space centering Black, queer and transgender adoptees. Whether you are an avid writer, or someone wanting to dip their toe into the creative writing pool, this is the workshop for you! You do not need to be a writer to attend! This will be a space for other… Continue reading And We Write!
POSTPONED! Ekphrastic Practice Space
*This event is in-person. Masks and proof of vaccination is required Free & by donation Register in advance here Join the IPRC for an evening of generative writing in response to visual art at Carnation Contemporary & Well Well Projects. What is Ekphrastic writing? Ekphrasis refers to written work that responds to visual art— literally… Continue reading POSTPONED! Ekphrastic Practice Space
Calligraphy
Independent Publishing Resource Center 318 SE Main St., Ste. 155, Portland, OR, United States*This workshop meets in-person. Masks & Proof of Vaccination + Booster required Register here Experienced and beginner scribes are welcome to join this 6-week class with instruction and quiet practice of 3 different calligraphic hands. Learn to use the edged pen, an edged brush, rule your paper, and study Uncial, Roman Capitals, and Italic. Instructor:… Continue reading Calligraphy
Flower Play: A Community Healing Event for our Queer & Trans Community Members & their Loved Ones
*This event is in-person; Masks & Proof of Vaccination + Booster Required Sunday, Dec. 11th 1-4pm Capacity: 25 Register here Please join the IPRC and Solstice Flower Works for a restorative, playful, and relaxed space for Queer and Trans community members of all ages to spend time together making dried flower bouquets with light facilitation… Continue reading Flower Play: A Community Healing Event for our Queer & Trans Community Members & their Loved Ones
December 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 December Poetry Practice Space
Ledger Editions Vol. 2: Stephanie Adams-Santos, Catie Hannigan, and Jennifer Perrine
Independent Publishing Resource Center 318 SE Main St., Ste. 155, Portland, OR, United StatesRegister in advance here *This event is in-person. Masks + Proof of Vaccination Required. See more about the IPRC’s COVID Policy here. Please join the IPRC for the second installment of our Ledger Editions Readings with readings from Stephanie Adams-Santos, Catie Hannigan, and Jennifer Perrine. This event is made possible with support from the Kinsman Foundation.… Continue reading Ledger Editions Vol. 2: Stephanie Adams-Santos, Catie Hannigan, and Jennifer Perrine
Have You Ever Heard a Poem
RSVP here Please join us for a night of readings from poets Leah Noble Davidson Chris Maday Isabel Zacharias and Keaton King The IPRC asks that community members abide by our Covid-Safer Guidelines: Masks & Proof of Vaccination + Booster required except in instances of medical exemption (reach out to info@iprc.org with questions re: medical exemption).… Continue reading Have You Ever Heard a Poem