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Riso Lettering Workshop with Portland Sign Painter Kirsten Bauer

Tuesday, March 18, 2025 3pm to 6pm

Meet Portland sign painter Kirsten Bauer for a workshop exploring the art of lettering for Risograph printing. In this workshop, you'll learn the basics of lettering design, gain insight into the world of sign painting, and create your very own Risograph print using lettering techniques. 

This workshop is intended for participants who have completed a Risograph 101 workshop or have previous experience using the Risograph in a course or personal project.

REGISTRATION REQUIRED. Space is limited to 8 participants. If the workshop reaches full capacity, a waitlist will be available on a first-come, first-served basis. SIGN-UP HERE!

Questions? Contact the Visual Resources Curator, Chloe.

Kirsten is a multidisciplinary artist and sign-painter based in Portland, OR. With a background in Art History & English, she previously worked for several arts organizations in both educational and curatorial departments. These years of study developed her eye for design, color, understanding of visual forms, and ability to pull from a vast inner library of aesthetic references. 

Kirsten is a graduate of the Los Angeles Trade-Tech Sign Graphics program, the only formal sign-painting training program still offered in the United States - taught continuously since 1924. These two years of study prioritized letterforms, layout & design, and color. To her, sign painting is the act of beautifying our commercial landscape; a way to organize our world and permeate our everyday lives with handmade acts of artistry. Check out Kirsten's website here

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