Open House
July 18, 2009 from 3:00 pm to 4:00 pmAugust 13, 2009 from 7:00 pm to 8:00 pmAugust 15, 2009 from 3:00 pm to 4:00 pm
A free tour and introduction to the IPRC. Required for new members.
917 SW Oak Street #218, Portland, Oregon 97205 USA
Tel/Fax: 503.827.0249 | Email:
July 18, 2009 from 3:00 pm to 4:00 pmAugust 13, 2009 from 7:00 pm to 8:00 pmAugust 15, 2009 from 3:00 pm to 4:00 pm
A free tour and introduction to the IPRC. Required for new members.
| Sat, Nov 7 | 11:00 am | Intro to Letterpress |
| Tue, Nov 10 | 7:00 pm | Zines 101 for Educators |
| Thu, Nov 12 | 7:00 pm | Intro to the Poster Press |
| Sun, Nov 15 | 2:00 pm | Kid's Comic Jam |
| Tue, Nov 17 | 7:00 pm | Beginning InDesign |
| Sat, Nov 21 | 11:00 am | Intro to Letterpress |
| Sun, Nov 22 | 12:00 pm | D.I.Y. Screen-print |
| Fri, Nov 27 | all day | Closed |
| Thu, Dec 3 | 7:00 pm | Zine Reading and Open Mic |
| Sat, Dec 5 | 11:00 am | Intro to Letterpress |
| Tue, Dec 8 | 7:00 pm | Beginning InDesign |
| Thu, Dec 17 | 7:00 pm | Beginnig Photoshop |
| Fri, Dec 18 | 4:00 pm | Intro to Lettepress |
| Thu, Dec 24 | all day | Closed |
| Fri, Dec 25 | all day | Closed |
| Sat, Dec 26 | all day | Closed |
| Sun, Dec 27 | all day | Closed |
| Thu, Dec 31 | all day | Closed |
| Fri, Jan 1 | all day | Closed |
The new July/August workshop/events catalog is now available at the IPRC, Reading Frenzy and select locations. However, you may now register for classes online! Simply click on any of workshops listed above and pay through Brown Paper Tickets.
Sundays Noon-5pm (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
First Mondays 7pm (at IPRC)
Every First Monday at 7 pm, in the IPRC classroom.
Second Sundays (at IPRC)
Make comics and drink coffee! Free and open to the public / all ages / 5 – 8 pm
2nd & 3rd Thursdays (at IPRC)
Write a letter, Make someone’s day! Free and open to the public / all ages / 6-8 pm
2nd Thursdays (at IPRC)
An in depth tour of the IPRC. A must for new members / 7 pm
3rd Saturdays (at IPRC)
An in depth tour of the IPRC. A must for new members / 3 pm
Third Fridays 6-7:45 pm (at IPRC)
Free to IPRC members, staff, volunteers. $5 – $10 suggested donation
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 that is facilitated by a Creative and Life Coach. environment. Facilitator: Debbie West
The Independent Publishing Resource Center facilitates creative expression and identity by providing individual access to the resources and tools for the creation of independently published media and art.
Since its inception in 1998 the center has been dedicated to encouraging the growth of a visual and literary publishing community by offering a space to gather and exchange information and ideas, as well as to produce work. The IPRC is an Oregon 501(c)(3) Nonprofit organization.
Please peruse the Frequently Asked Questions About The IPRC or read about the members of our Staff & Board.
The IPRC's open hours are:
A note about hours: If there is no one around by 9pm on weeknights, the volunteer staff is free to leave, so be sure to arrive by 9pm. There should be no problem getting in, as the front door is equipped with a buzzer system for post-business hours - ring Suite #218.
Independent Publishing Resource Center
Post: 917 SW Oak Street #218 Portland, Oregon 97205 USA
Tel/Fax: 503.827.0249 | Email: