Events at IPRC (Portland, OR)

DEC 1
Found Object Stamping (at SCRAP)
Don’t send out those unoriginal, store-bought holiday cards for one more year! Learn to make your own stamps and print your own cards and wrapping paper from found materials provided by SCRAP.
Instructor: Lancea LaPorte
Sat, Dec 1, 2007, 1 – 3 pm, $15
(IPRC members receive $5 off)
Event at SCRAP, 3901A N. Williams. To register: 503-294-0769

DEC 4
Adobe Photoshop
Learn how to touch up your photos or create an entirely new universe using Photoshop! Topics include importing, moving and reshaping images; overview of toolbar and functions; layers; vector masks; image effects; intro to ImageReady (Photoshop’s web design software).
Instructor: Abby Teal
Tues, Dec 4, 2007, 7 – 9 pm, $25/$40

Abby Teel is an AmeriCorps member placed at SCRAP (School and Community Reuse Action Project) as the workshop and summer art camp coordinator. She specialized in reused/recycled art materials and computer/graphic arts at the University of Vermont.

DEC 6
December First Thursday Open House
Art Opening. Ryan Jacob Smith
The Young Alchemist: New Work from Re-use and Found materials
Thurs, Dec 6, 6 – 9 pm

DEC 9
YOUTH Lino-cut Holiday Cards
Make your own holiday cards. It’s easy and fun to do with linoleum block printing. Learn to design a simple holiday card project, carving the block, and handprinting your original cards.
Instructor: Debbie West, Ages: 8 – 18
Sunday, Dec 9, 2007, 1 – 4 pm, $5/$10

Debbie West, an IPRC member since 2005, is a multimedia artist and creativity coach. She works in printmaking, collage, writing, and photography and loves letterpress printing at the IPRC.

DEC 10
Intro to Calligraphy
In this workshop teaching calligraphy basics, students will learn about pens, inks, papers and the history of beautiful writing. Students will be introduced to a basic italic calligraphy style that can be adapted for individual expression. Bring any calligraphy kits or pens that you own.
Instructor: Marilyn Zornado
Mon, Dec 10, 2007, 6:30 – 9 pm, $20/$35

Marilyn Zornado is author of “Adventures in Penland” and co-proprietor of Fremont Garden Press. She has taught bookbinding and calligraphy at the Oregon College of Art and Craft.

DEC 11
Stenciling 101
This class serves as an introductory survey of the history, technique and practical yet dynamic aesthetic of stencil art. We’ll pay particular attention to images produced using found or recycled materials. Let’s explore the empowering (and accessible) world of stencil art.
Instructor: Tiago DeJerk
Tues, Dec 11, 2007, 6:30 – 9 pm, $25/$40

Tiago DeJerk is a stencil artist specializing in multi-layer, realistic portrayals of the people and places that constitute his community. His images represent Portland’s vibrant community of cyclists, performance artists, and all around freaks.

DEC 12
Audiozine II Release Party
Have some hot cider and be the first to own a copy of the new IPRC audiozine, featuring tracks from nine truly inspiring zine publishers, several of whom will perform their written works.
Wed, Dec 12, 2007 8 – 10 pm, Free

DEC 13
Print Gocco Basics 
The Print Gocco is a small, easy-to-use, self-contained printing machine that uses a screenprinting-like method for producing prints on paper or fabric. This basic course covers original preparation, screen exposure and printing. You can make amazing, mass-produced, professional-looking postcards and more! Once trained you can use the IPRC’s Print Goccos anytime.
Instructor: Gretchin Lair
Thurs, Dec 13, 2007, 7 – 9 pm $20/$35, materials fee $8

Gretchin Lair is a creative advocate at Scarlet Star Studios (www.scarletstarstudios.com) who encourages art exploration & creative self-expression. She especially loves words and letters of all sorts, but is willing to try anything at least once.

DEC 15
Intro to Letterpress (1 day)
Learn to set lead movable type and print on a handpress. Sample the vocabulary of printing, come away with a bookmark that you printed yourself and develop a new taste for old technologies.
Instructor: Iris Porter
Sat, Dec 15, 2007, 11 – 5 pm, $45, members only.
Note: Waiting list people will have first choice for this class. If you are interested in taking letterpress, please call to be put on the waiting list

Iris Porter returns to Portland from Nova Scotia to teach us what she’s learned about self-publishing and print arts. She self-published DIYinPDX and DIYinHFX, two books documenting the do-it-yourselfers of Portland and Halifax. Fun fact: she also letterpress printed for the first time at the IPRC back in 2001.

DEC 16
Re-use Zines 101 for Youth
Learn the basics of zines: how to create them and why you should. A special focus will be given to creative re-use of old supplies and materials. Participants may even make their own practice zine on the spot!
Instructors: Marc Parker & Alex Wrekk, ages 8 - 18
Sun, Dec 16, 2007, 1 – 3 pm, $5/$10

Alex Wrekk has been volunteering at the IPRC since 2003. She has been involved with independent publishing for over a decade and has published her zine Brainscan since 1997 as well as many other projects along the way

Marc Parker wrote his first zine in 1992. Zines about asthma, chess and Russian authors, Saved by the Bell, mangos, call centers, and, especially, zines about Marc Parker—he’s made a load of them

DEC 16
Pinhole Camera Portraits 
Create your own pinhole camera and enjoy the simplest form of photography that requires only basic materials and makeshift creativity. Using macaroni boxes and other found objects, we’ll begin by making our own cameras. Then we’ll explore exposures and angles while taking each other’s portraits.
Instructor: Dusty Winters, $5 materials fee
Sun, Dec 16, 2007, 5:30 – 8:30 pm, $25/$40

Dusty Winters, a member of the IPRC since 2007. When she’s not at the IPRC as Open Hours staff, she’s a Portland State student coming to the end of her undergrad and looking forward to an MA in Book Publishing. She also volunteers for the SMART program.

HOLIDAY BREAK!! MUCH MORE IN JAN & FEB

Workshop Registration Info
v You may make a reservation for a workshop by phone or in person, however full payment
must be received within 48 hours in the mail or in person for enrollment to be finalized.
If payment is not received, your spot will be given up.
v If a workshop is full, we will put you on a wait list and contact you if a space opens up.
v Bring any material fees when you attend your workshop.
v You may cancel your reservation within 7 days of a workshop for a full refund.
v If a workshop is cancelled because of lack of enrollment, you’ll receive a 100% refund.
v Members receive first listed price in course descriptions.

Write checks out to IPRC. Mail or drop by the Independent Publishing Resource Center. 
 917 SW Oak St., #218, Portland, OR 97205

Questions? Call 503.827.0249 or email info@iprc.org