29 Apr
2024
29 Apr
'24
10:44 a.m.
Here is the latest RPS Collective newsletter. I used to be a member and
they started the Oakland Art Murmur (which became the First Fridays).
They are very active, have a space and I hope to involve them more in
SudoRoom and Nosiebridge hackerspaces in the year after I get a dang job!
https://mailchi.mp/rpscollective/lt4u0evd8n-16530417?e=7146f52f19
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Romy Ilano
romy(a)snowyla.com
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Date: Mon, Apr 29, 2024 at 9:29 AM
Subject: RPSC May Newsletter ❤️
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News + Events from Rock Paper Scissors Collective
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May 2024
May the art be with you!
Check out our upcoming events and ways for you to engage with our
community.
We look forward to the art you will create this month.
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Workshops
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Events
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Volunteer
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Zines
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Ara Jo Memorial Fund
Workshops
* All activities take place at 2120 MLK Jr. Way in Oakland, unless
otherwise noted. *
*Masking not required but suggested for all workshops.*
* ASL interpreters and SSPS available upon request. If an ASL interpreter
or SSP is desired, please email leslie(a)rpscollective.org
<leslie(a)rpscollective.org> one week before the workshop or event*.
*Creating a Visual Diary*
*Saturday, May 4th from 2:00-4:00pm*
Join us for this art journaling class with our awesome guide Lisa.
Discover a valuable tool to develop your creative voice.
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*Pine Needle Basket Weaving*
*Saturday, May 11th from 1:00-3:30pm*
Learn some basic weaving techniques and create your own little basket.
Talented instructor Ramona leads this very popular workshop.
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*Share Your Story!*
*Saturday, May 18th from 1:30-3:30pm*
The shortest distance between two people is a story.
Paula will help you build the skills to craft a story from your own life.
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Want to share a skill? Teach a workshop with us!
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or contact us at workshops(a)rpscollective.org
Events
*Art Ride*
On Hiatus.
Check our Instagram for updates.
*Friday, May 10th & 24th*
*4:30 - 7:00 PM*
2120 Martin Luther King Jr. Way, Oakland
Email:nic@rpscollective.org
Join us to drop in, play chess, and celebrate queerness. Don’t know how to
play chess? No problem, we’ll teach you how! All materials provided. No
experience or registration necessary!
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Workshop sizes are small and often sell out, so it’s best to register
quickly. Don’t forget to bring a friend!
*Teach a workshop or host an event at RPSC!*
We’re always looking for new workshops and events to offer at our gallery
space in downtown Oakland. Let’s make it happen in 2023! Get in touch!
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✂️ *Zines* 🖊️
*Calling All Zinesters! *
Join us to make, trade, and talk zines! Contact us at
zines(a)rpscollective.org to find out how you can plan zine things like
events, zine library organization, or whatever else you can think of!
Contribute to our Zine Library!
You may send one copy of your zine to our PO box address, provided at the
bottom of this email.
Sell your zine(s) through RPSC!
If you’re local to the Bay Area and you’d like to sell your zine(s) through
RPSC, send us an email
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Please don’t send zines without first arranging a sales agreement with the
Zines department.
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Ara Jo Memorial Fund
We’re excited about the Ara Jo Memorial Fund’s 2024 rolling application!
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will remain open until all funds budgeted for this year are allocated. As
usual, selected projects may receive up to $500 to support production and
presentation of work in all media. For full details, check out the website
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