Scrapbooking

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
Mon, Sept 15, 2008, 7–9 pm, $10 members/$20 nonmembers
Next Date: Mon, Nov 17, 2008, 7–9 pm, $10 members/$20 nonmembers

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. Now he does a comic called Big Fucking Deal. It is adorable. Marc currently is the IPRC's Zine Librarian.

What happens when a group of artists gets its hands on old books?

The result can be viewed in an art exhibit that's free and open to the public. Twenty local artists are participating in the exhibit, titled “The Altered Book Project.” A community reception is set for 6-9 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 27 in the gallery.

The exhibit is presented by Art on the Peninsula and St. Johns Booksellers. Art on the Peninsula is a non-profit arts organization building bridges between artists and the community by raising awareness, fostering education, and encouraging collaboration in the arts. The group seeks to provide the support and resources necessary to develop and realize the creative potential of the North Portland community.

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
Mon, Nov 17, 2008, 7–9 pm, $10 members/$20 nonmembers

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. Now he does a comic called Big Fucking Deal. It is adorable. Marc currently is the IPRC's Zine Librarian.