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
Burrow Press Invasive Speakings Tour Featuring Lidia Yuknavitch and Asha Doré
Independent Publishing Resource Center Studios 318 SE Main St. , Portland , OR, United StatesFloridian Shane Hinton, editor of the new anthology, We Can’t Help It If We’re From Florida, travels the country for readings with writers who’ve tried to escape the clutches of the sinking peninsula. These writers also happen to be in the book. On his NYC stop, he'll read alongside Lidia Yuknavitch and Asha Doré.… Continue reading Burrow Press Invasive Speakings Tour Featuring Lidia Yuknavitch and Asha Doré
Filament Reading Series
Independent Publishing Resource Center Studios 318 SE Main St. , Portland , OR, United StatesFor our first public reading in 2018, we'd like to welcome Portland State alumna Sophia Shalmiyev, author of the forthcoming book MOTHER WINTER (Simon & Schuster). The evening will feature readings from current Portland State University MFA students. About Sophia Shalmiyev: Portland-based writer and Laurels Award Fellowship recipient Sophia Shalmiyev's forthcoming book, MOTHER WINTER, will… Continue reading Filament Reading Series
Canceled: Poetry Film
Poetry Film Mondays 6-9pm February 19th–March 19th Location: IPRC + Open Signal This course focuses on the creation of poem films. We will work on transforming written work into video, with special emphasis on the relationship between written and visual language. This course will introduce students to camera and editing techniques to generate videos based… Continue reading Canceled: Poetry Film
Learn Make Share: Bindfast Journals
Independent Publishing Resource Center Studios 318 SE Main St. , Portland , OR, United StatesLearn Make Share is a monthly skill share series to expose new and curious members to a variety of services offered at the IPRC. Come learn about the space & our trusty Bind-Fast 5 with our tech, Derrick! Learn the ins and outs of preparing files for printing, and how to reserve time to bind… Continue reading Learn Make Share: Bindfast Journals
Poetry Practice Space
Poetry Practice Space 6:30-8:30pm / Last Wednesday of the month Poetry Practice Space is a monthly gathering for poets on the last Wednesday of the month. 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,… Continue reading Poetry Practice Space
Yoga for Artists & Writers
Independent Publishing Resource Center Studios 318 SE Main St. , Portland , OR, United StatesYoga for Artists and Writers With Julia Tillinghast (200hr RYT, Sola School of Contemplative Arts) An accessible, all-levels class for visual artists, writers, printmakers, and other crafts-folk to increase overall strength, mobility, and balance, and address the repetitive strain and chronic posture imbalances endemic to our work. The class will incorporate mind-body centering, breath work,… Continue reading Yoga for Artists & Writers
QTIPOC Draw Night
Draw, craft, chat with other Queer/Trans/Inter* People of Color! First Sundays of the month, 6-10pm ADA accessible, Free parking available Light snacks and tea provided.
Canceled: Poetry Film
Poetry Film Mondays 6-9pm February 19th–March 19th Location: IPRC + Open Signal This course focuses on the creation of poem films. We will work on transforming written work into video, with special emphasis on the relationship between written and visual language. This course will introduce students to camera and editing techniques to generate videos based… Continue reading Canceled: Poetry Film
Canceled: Poetry Film
Poetry Film Mondays 6-9pm February 19th–March 19th Location: IPRC + Open Signal This course focuses on the creation of poem films. We will work on transforming written work into video, with special emphasis on the relationship between written and visual language. This course will introduce students to camera and editing techniques to generate videos based… Continue reading Canceled: Poetry Film
Open Collage Night
Independent Publishing Resource Center Studios 318 SE Main St. , Portland , OR, United StatesCome and join us for a low-key, high-fun collage night. We supply magazine, collage materials, some scissors, glue and ambiance. Come and make new paper cutting friends! Hosted by Kevin Sampsell. This event is free and open to the public.
Learn Make Share: Envelope Making
Independent Publishing Resource Center Studios 318 SE Main St. , Portland , OR, United StatesLearn Make Share is a monthly skill share series to expose new and curious members to a variety of services offered at the IPRC. Pick up your new membership materials, get a tour and learn how to make your own envelopes with artist & illustrator Erika Rier. This workshop is part of the Learn Make Share… Continue reading Learn Make Share: Envelope Making