Below is a list of upcoming workshops, orientations and other IPRC-related activities. For more information on how to sign up for workshops, visit the offerings page of our website.

To learn more about each instructor, visit the Staff Bio page.

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IPRC Groups - Free Drop In

Sundays Noon-5pm
Zine Canteen (at IPRC)
Every Sunday from Noon to 5 pm, the IPRC is open to youth only 8 -18 to drop in to work on their own zine project. Materials and support from staff are available. Plus snacks too! Noon-5 pm

Second Sundays
Comics and Coffee (at IPRC)
Make comics and drink coffee! Free and open to the public / all ages / 5 - 8 pm

2nd & 3rd Thursdays
Letter Writing Group (at IPRC)
Write a letter, Make someone's day! Free and open to the public / all ages / 6-8 pm

2nd Thursdays
New Member Orientation (at IPRC)
An in depth tour of the IPRC. A must for new members / 7 pm

Third Fridays 6-7:30 pm
DIY BrainTrust (at IPRC)
Do you have creative ideas you'd like feedback on, DIY business questions you�d like answered, or experience to share with others? Come to DIY Braintrust! In this drop-in creative group, participants bring their questions and help each other brainstorm solutions, give feedback, and provide inspiration in a fun, supportive, collaborative environment. Facilitator: Debbie West

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SatSept 6, 11am-5pm
Intro to Letterpress (at IPRC)
Cost: $55 members only.
Learn to set movable lead type and print on a table-top handpress in the IPRC print shop. You'll learn the vocabulary of printing and typesetting while getting a feel for this beautiful and historical process. Leave class with a printed card and the satisfaction that comes with using 100 year old equipment! Come to class with small quotes or ideas for words to print. Successful completion of this class allows IPRC members access to open studio print hours so you can keep on printing!
Instructor: Philip Cheaney

TuesSept 9, 7pm-9pm
Print Gocco Basics (at IPRC)
Cost: $20/$30. Materials Fee $8.
The Print Gocco is a small, easy-to-use, self-contained printing machine. Using this simple screenprinting method, you can produce prints on paper or fabric. The workshop covers original preparation, screen exposure and printing. You can make multiple amazing and professional-looking postcards and more! Once trained you can use the IPRC's Print Goccos anytime.
Instructor: Gretchin Lair

WedSept 10, 6pm-8pm
Book Arts 101 (at IPRC)
Cost: $25/$40.($5 off when registering for Beginning Bookbinding at the same time)
Need some inspiration for your own personal book/zine projects? Or just looking for some general knowledge about the bookmaking process? If so, then this is the thing for you. In this workshop, we will learn about different book structures, bookbinding terminology, while viewing a selection of different book projects.
Instructor: Katy Meegan

SatSept 13, 1-5pm
Creative Business Basics (at IPRC)
Cost: $30 Members/$45 nonmembers
Starting a business is easy! Keeping it running is harder. Whether you�re struggling with your identity, finances or business planning, this workshop will help you identify the next step you need to take to make yourself legal, stable and profitable in Oregon. In addition, learn about the other people and organizations who are on your side, including inspiration and support from other DIY business owners.
Instructor: Gretchin Lair
SPECIAL: Pay for 2 "Creative Business" Workshops and get the third free (of the lesser value)

MonSept 15, 7-9pm
Zines 101 (at IPRC)
Cost: $10/$20.
Learn the basics of zines: how to do it and why you should with seasoned zinester Marc Parker. Participants may even make their own practice zine on the spot. [A zine is a self-published journal or magazine that is often photocopied.]
Instructor: Marc Parker

ThuSept 18, 7pm
Artist Talk: Justin "Scrappers" Morrison "Stay Wild or Beginner's Luck (at IPRC)
Free
At the closing party of his amazing art installation CAMP, Scrappers will give a talk on making art and making a living. Some themes he will discuss: staying wild, exploiting your cultural significance, brands are personalities with a message, everyone is an artist, the importance of doing it your damn self, optimistic losers always win, not keeping all your eggs in one basket, getting to the point, fun is sexy, and being resourceful. He'll also talk about his self-published book CAMP. Show extended until Sept 26.

SunSept 21, Noon-4pm
Adventure Zine (for youth) (at IPRC)
Cost: $5
Want to create a cast of characters from scratch and send them on a unique adventure? Students in this workshop will write, illustrate and then go home with their own self-published adventure story. Age Level: 10-15
Instructor: Thomas King

MonSept 22,7-9pm
Zines and the Law (at IPRC)
Cost: Free, Limited space, must pre-register
Learn about copyright law and contract issues as they related to self published zines from an attorney specializing in publishing and arts law who is also a Zine fan and independent press advocate. We'll address some of the very complex legal issues with self publication and where, how and when concepts of fair use of copyrighted material and free speech apply. Bring questions, and we'll bring coffee & donuts. Pre-registration required, space is limited.
Presenter: Kohel Haver

TueSept 23,7-9pm
Marketing Your Craft (at IPRC)
Cost: $20/$30
We may have mixed feelings about advertising in our media-saturated world, but if you're not marketing your own craft you're really missing out. Learn to develop the fifteen magical words that tell people what you do. This workshop covers marketing basics, free and cheap resources, blogs, e-mail newsletters and print advertising.
Instructor: Ayleen Crotty
SPECIAL: Pay for 2 "Creative Business" Workshops and get the third free (of the lesser value)

WedSept 24, 6-8pm
Beginning Bookbinding (at IPRC)
Cost: $25/$40.($5 off when registering for Book Arts 101 at the same time)
Learn to sew simple books. In this workshop we will cover a variety of pamphlet sewing techniques that will help to build a foundation for future book and zine projects. Learn about some of the handiest bookbinders' tools and get to use them. By the end of class, each student will walk away from class with samples to help guide them in future projects.
Instructor: Katy Meegan

ThuSept 25, 6:30-9pm
How to Build and Promote a Website (at IPRC)
Cost: $25/$40
Open to anyone interested in learning how to build an attractive portfolio website using free services that already exist on the web. The class will explore basic web concepts such as HTML, CSS, and blogging, as well as provide tips on how to get people interested in visiting your new web home.
Instructor: Mark Searcy (Art Director at the Portland Mercury)
SPECIAL: Pay for 2 "Creative Business" Workshops and get the third free (of the lesser value)

SatSept 27, 11am-5pm
Intro to Letterpress (at IPRC)
Cost: $55 members only.
Learn to set moveable lead type and print on a table-top handpress in the IPRC print shop. You'll learn the vocabulary of printing and typesetting while getting a feel for this beautiful and historical process. Leave class with a printed card and the satisfaction that comes with using 100 year old equipment! Come to class with small quotes or ideas for words to print. Successful completion of this class allows IPRC members access to open studio print hours so you can keep on printing!
Instructor: Mette Hornung Rankin

TueSept 30, 7-9pm
Intro to InDesign (at IPRC)
Cost: $25/$40.
Put down the glue sticks and scissors and learn a page layout and print design software program that allows you to create and deliver printed documents or multipage books that are both attractive and effective. Basic knowledge of Mac OS and other Adobe programs or Quark helpful. Topics include setting up your document, overview of different tools and menu options, importing and sizing images, working with text, creating stylesheets and basic exporting for print.
Instructor: Mette Hornung Rankin

ThuOct 2, 6-9pm
Art Opening: Small Press (at IPRC)
Cost: Free.
Shannon Buck of Loaded Hips Press and Carye Bye of Red Bat Press present a joint show of small prints (lino-cut, woodblock, and mixed media). Using our excellent community letterpress print shop resources, these two small presses got their start right here in the IPRC, and launched their own small businesses making and selling prints. This show will tell their story, process, and show a collection of prints from each press.

SatOct 4, 11am-5pm
Intro to Letterpress (at IPRC)
Cost: $55 members only.
Learn to set movable lead type and print on a table-top handpress in the IPRC print shop. You'll learn the vocabulary of printing and typesetting while getting a feel for this beautiful and historical process. Leave class with a printed card and the satisfaction that comes with using 100 year old equipment! Come to class with small quotes or ideas for words to print. Successful completion of this class allows IPRC members access to open studio print hours so you can keep on printing!
Instructor: Katy Meegan

MonOct 6, 7-9pm
DIY Fundraising (at IPRC)
Cost: $20/$30.
This workshop will be structured as a show and tell informational session to help you map out ways to fund your awesome project. Topics will touch on: event planning (from auctions to benefits shows) and organizing, PR a-b-c's, and how to get others on board and keep the steam going.
Instructor: Iris Porter

WedOct 8, 6:30-9:30pm
Japanese Bookbinding: Accordions and Albums (at IPRC)
Cost: $30/$45, $2 materials fee
Explore the world of Japanese Accordion books. From the basic "folded scroll" to Nori-ire gajo (Japanese Album) these seemingly simple structures offer fascinating sculptural possibilities and is a great way to experiment with the combination of form, image and text.
Instructor: Jovencio de la Paz

SatOct 11, 11am-5pm
Advanced Letterpress II (at IPRC)
Cost: $50 members only. $10 off this workshop if you sign up for Advanced Letterpress I (Aug 16) at the same time
Delve further into the craft of printing! Topics include getting the best quality plates made, sourcing new type, planning larger print-runs, specialty bindery options and press care & maintenance. Prerequisite: Basic Letterpress Workshop or Advanced I at IPRC or instructor permission for equivalent experience.
Instructor: Rebecca Gilbert

TuesOct 14, 7-9pm
Print Gocco Basics (at IPRC)
Cost: $20/$30. Materials Fee $8.
The Print Gocco is a small, easy-to-use, self-contained printing machine. Using this simple screenprinting method, you can produce prints on paper or fabric. The workshop covers original preparation, screen exposure and printing. You can make multiple amazing and professional-looking postcards and more! Once trained you can use the IPRC's Print Goccos anytime.
Instructor: Gillian Beck

WedOct 15, 7-9pm
Self-Promotion Tips (from an Art Director that sees a lot of self-promotion) (at IPRC)
Cost: $20/$30
Ever wonder what happens to that email or postcard you sent to an Art Director hoping for some work? This workshop will give you the opportunity to actually see "the stack" of promotional materials that an Art Director sees each day, and uncover the pitfalls and successes of the self-promotion game. In addition, the workshop will thoroughly review lesser-known marketing techniques that will actually encourage a response from the people that you are trying to reach.
Instructor: Mark Searcy (Art Director at the Portland Mercury)
SPECIAL: Pay for 2 "Creative Business" Workshops and get the third free (of the lesser value)

SunOct 19, Noon-2pm
Zines 101 (for youth) (at IPRC)
Cost: $5
Learn the history of zines, why and how zines are made, and make a collective zine for every participant to take home! A wonderful introduction to an awesome art form.
Instructor: A.M. O'Malley

TueOct 21,7-9pm
Getting the Media's Attention: Press Release how-to & more (at IPRC)
Cost: $20/$30
In this workshop you'll learn the basics of writing a press release, you'll go home with a template you can use to make press release writing a snap! Plus learn how to contact reporters and who to contact, following up, and how to get really great stories with photos, interview techniques and more!
Instructor: Ayleen Crotty
SPECIAL: Pay for 2 "Creative Business" Workshops and get the third free (of the lesser value)

WedOct 22, 7-9pm
Intro to InDesign (at IPRC)
Cost: $25/$40.
Put down the glue sticks and scissors and learn a page layout and print design software program that allows you to create and deliver printed documents or multipage books that are both attractive and effective. Basic knowledge of Mac OS and other Adobe programs or Quark helpful. Topics include setting up your document, overview of different tools and menu options, importing and sizing images, working with text, creating stylesheets and basic exporting for print.
Instructor: Jordan Rein

ThuOct 23, 7-9pm
Slash & Burn Editing (at IPRC)
Cost: $20/$30.
Artists and Zinesters, edit your writing so it's worth reading with the help of Strunk and White's The Elements of Style and by using your own ear. Xtra Tuf zine editor and journalism school dropout Moe Bowstern will share basic tips to help you create clear, active narratives that tell your stories the way you lived them. Bring an open heart and a willingness to challenge yourself.
Instructor: Moe Bowstern

SatOct 25, 1-5pm
Advanced Print Gocco: 4 topics in 4 hours (at IPRC)
Cost: $40/$60. Material's Fee $10
Students work in groups on the "project of the hour." Hour one: eliminating dropouts and blotchiness in your prints; hour two: multicolor registration, print on larger formats (larger than 4"x 6"); hour three: open screenprinting; hour four: print with your food (and eat it too)! Pre-req: Print Gocco Basics or equivalent.
Instructor: Shu-Ju Wang

TueOct 28, 7pm
Write-off: Ghost Stories (at IPRC)
Cost: Free
Join us for our second ever writing contest, and come prepared to write about Ghosts. In a series of short and incredibly fun events, we'll draw several spooky genres from a hat and then let you write your brains out on the subject of Ghosts. Moe Bowstern of Xtra Tuf and Justin Hocking will be your co-hosts, and a panel of judges will award prizes for the most terror-ific writing. If this event is anything like our Year of the Rat Write-off last February, we guarantee a very entertaining evening. Contest begins at 7:30 pm.

WedOct 29, 6-9pm
Advanced InDesign (at IPRC)
Cost: $30/$45.
Increase your InDesign efficiency and learn professional page layout tricks. Create long documents quickly using multiple Master Pages and multifile books. Libraries, Bezier drawing tools, tables, advanced typography techniques, an in-depth use of color and an introduction to pre-press features and trapping are also covered.
Instructor: Keegan Wenkman

WedOct 30, 6pm-9pm
Coptic Bookbinding (at IPRC)
Cost: $30/$45.
This workshop will cover a basic Coptic (open-bound and stitched) book structure from start to finish. Students will learn to assemble and sew, and will leave with a finished book. Supplies will be provided but bring any of your own special papers or materials.
Instructor: Katy Meegan

MonNov 3, 7pm
Selling Handmade on Etsy (at IPRC)
Cost: Free, limited space must pre-register.
Learn and share tips on selling your zines or handmade art online. Etsy is an online community of shops that is easy to use, and a great way to network and market anything made by you! This info session is informal, and will help you get started or keep going. Pre-registration required, space is limited.
Facilitator: Alex Wrekk

WedNov 5, 7-9pm
Create a Flyer (at IPRC)
Cost: $25/$40.
Learn how to design a flyer for your next event! Students will use typography, illustration, and digital imagery to create a flyer. Workshop will cover basics of photoshop and illustrator, and how to optimize your design for printing.
Instructor: Jordan Rein

SatNov 8, 11am-5pm
Intro to Letterpress (at IPRC)
Cost: $55 members only.
Learn to set movable lead type and print on a table-top handpress in the IPRC print shop. You'll learn the vocabulary of printing and typesetting while getting a feel for this beautiful and historical process. Leave class with a printed card and the satisfaction that comes with using 100 year old equipment! Come to class with small quotes or ideas for words to print. Successful completion of this class allows IPRC members access to open studio print hours so you can keep on printing!
Instructor: Katy Meegan

SatNov 8, 6-11pm
Benefit: Text Ball "Figures of Speech" (at Leftbank Building)
Cost: $5 - $15.
The Text Ball is Portland's unique celebration of all things text, where attendees are encouraged to come dressed with text as part of your evening attire. The theme for this year's ball is "Figures of Speech." As a preface to the Text Ball, come early for a post-Wordstock cocktail hour from 6-7pm, including live music, snacks and a silent auction/art show. The Text Ball proper will commence at 7pm and last until 11pm. Both the cocktail hour and Text Ball take place at the Leftbank Building, just across the street from Wordstock! 240 North Broadway/p>

SunNov 9, 1pm
Field Trip to Stumptown Printers (at IPRC)
Cost: $2 for MAX ticket.
Meet at the IPRC and we'll take the Max train to Stumptown Printers in industrial North Portland. Rebecca Gilbert (original Director of the IPRC) will give a tour and talk about her experience of co-owning a print shop and starting her own growing creative business. Pre-registration encouraged

MonNov 10, 7-9pm
Print Gocco Basics (at IPRC)
Cost: $20/$30. Materials Fee $8.
The Print Gocco is a small, easy-to-use, self-contained printing machine. Using this simple screenprinting method, you can produce prints on paper or fabric. The workshop covers original preparation, screen exposure and printing. You can make multiple amazing and professional-looking postcards and more! Once trained you can use the IPRC's Print Goccos anytime.
Instructor: Gillian Beck

MonNov 11 & 18, 7-9pm
Writing & Publishing a Micro-Memoir (2 sessions) (at IPRC)
Cost: $25/$40. Optional Materials Fee $8.
In this two-session workshop, publishing-industry veteran Justin Hocking will lead a discussion about an exciting new genre: the micro-memoir. He'll also give tips on getting published, but more importantly he'll help you publish your own writing in a zine/chapbook. We may also create our own personalized covers using a Print Gocco machine! Meets in two sessions: Nov 11 and Nov 18.
Instructor: Justin Hocking

FriNov 14, 4pm-9pm
Intro to Letterpress (at IPRC)
Cost: $55 members only.
Learn to set movable lead type and print on a table-top handpress in the IPRC print shop. You'll learn the vocabulary of printing and typesetting while getting a feel for this beautiful and historical process. Leave class with a printed card and the satisfaction that comes with using 100 year old equipment! Come to class with small quotes or ideas for words to print. Successful completion of this class allows IPRC members access to open studio print hours so you can keep on printing!
Instructor: Iris Porter

SatNov 15, 12:30-5:30pm
Small Book Boxes (at IPRC)
Cost: $45/$60, $5 materials fee
Learn how to create the classic clam-shell box, the ideal way to store a collection of zines or a special edition book on its own. Not only will we be learning the basics of building and covering a small box, but we will also be collaborating on making miniature zines/chapbooks to fit perfectly inside!
Instructor: Jovencio de la Paz

SunNov 16, Noon-3pm
Dream Zine for Bilingual Youth (at IPRC)
Cost: $5
Make your dreams into a book! Students in this workshop will tell the stories of their dream worlds. Using collage, drawing, and Spanish/English or any other dual language, students will blur the line between fantasy and reality. We will string the individual dream tales into a collective dream zine that will be copied, bound, and sent home with each student. Age Level 8-13.
Instructor: Polly Bresnick

MonNov 17, 7-9pm
Zines 101 (at IPRC)
Cost: $10/$20.
Learn the basics of zines: how to do it and why you should with seasoned zinester Marc Parker. Participants may even make their own practice zine on the spot. [A zine is a self-published journal or magazine that is often photocopied.]
Instructor: Marc Parker

WedNov 19, 6-9pm
Freelance Illustration (at IPRC)
Cost: $25/$40.
Learn the ropes of being a freelance illustrator. This workshop will explore contracts, pricing, portfolios/tear sheets, printing reproductions and preparing files for press. You will leave with the tools to attract clients, get press and create revenue.
Instructor: Keegan Wenkman
SPECIAL: Pay for 2 "Creative Business" Workshops and get the third free (of the lesser value)

ThuNov 20, 7pm
Print-on-Demand: Pros & Cons (at IPRC)
Cost: $25/$40.
A panel of authors will share their experiences with print-on-demand publishing companies. They hope to help participants decide if this is a good way to publish their own projects. Pre-registration required, space is limited.
Facilitators: Teresa Bergen, Jenny Gallagher and Dudley Clark
Teresa Bergen writes fiction and nonfiction, and published her novel Killing the President last year. Jenny Gallagher is a life coach and yoga teacher, and author of Four Steps to a Better Life. Dudley Clark is co-founder of About Time Publishing, and the author of several books, including Apocalyptic Crawfish.

SatNov 22, 11am-5pm
Intro to Letterpress (at IPRC)
Cost: $55 members only.
Learn to set movable lead type and print on a table-top handpress in the IPRC print shop. You'll learn the vocabulary of printing and typesetting while getting a feel for this beautiful and historical process. Leave class with a printed card and the satisfaction that comes with using 100 year old equipment! Come to class with small quotes or ideas for words to print. Successful completion of this class allows IPRC members access to open studio print hours so you can keep on printing!
Instructor: Mette Hornung Rankin

MonNov 24, 6:30-9pm
Lino-cut Holiday Cards (at IPRC)
Cost: $25/$40,Material's fee $5.
Have you ever wanted to print your own holiday cards? It's easy and fun to do with linoleum block printing! We'll cover the basics by designing a simple holiday card project, carving the block, and handprinting your original cards.
Instructor: Debbie West

TueNov 25, 7-9pm
Intro to InDesign (at IPRC)
Cost: $25/$40.
Put down the glue sticks and scissors and learn a page layout and print design software program that allows you to create and deliver printed documents or multipage books that are both attractive and effective. Basic knowledge of Mac OS and other Adobe programs or Quark helpful. Topics include setting up your document, overview of different tools and menu options, importing and sizing images, working with text, creating stylesheets and basic exporting for print.
Instructor: Mette Hornung Rankin

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