Portland has no shortage of art workshops, but most come with an inaccessible fee. I want to change that, and provide an open space for sliding-scale and free regular monthly printmaking and other creative programming to aspiring artists that aren't able to pay a fee. Creativity is a human right, and Portland is one of the most creative cities I've known, with a large population in need of accessible resources.
Currently, I have a small screen printing workshop inside a trans run business, Stronger Skatepark, which also hosts accessible community centered programming. In November, I ran a free test workshop centered around Design for Screen Printing, which provided me with valuable information about what the community is interested in (more involved screen printing practices, supported by instructors providing hands on technique help/critique). I have a roster of workshops drawn up, but require more materials to be able to provide to attendees.
My goal is to provide resources, studio space and workshops to people of any skill level, from new artists interested in printmaking, to seasoned printers looking for an accessible place to hone their craft and create projects.