From: Rock Paper Scissors Collective <info@rpscollective.org>
Date: January 31, 2023 at 10:00:25 PST
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Subject: RPSC February Newsletter 💌
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 News + Events from Rock Paper Scissors Collective

View this email in your browser ART + COMMUNITY IN OAKLAND, CA Welcome to February! We’ve got lots of exciting things in store for you this month. If you didn’t get a chance to visit us in January, consider this your invitation to come through soon for an exhibition opening or other event. Check out the shop! Peruse the zine library! Say hello at a pop-up! Teach a workshop! Host an event! We don’t have a volunteer orientation on the calendar yet for February, but there will be another one coming up in March. In the meantime, you’re welcome to join a general meeting or contact us with any questions or program proposals you may have! In this month’s newsletter: On the gallery walls: SPACE - a community group show Workshops + events (click here to jump to our full calendar) Thank you for your continued support of Rock Paper Scissors Collective and our mission to create space for art community-building in downtown Oakland since 2004. Donate, follow us, follow your heart! GALLERY: SPACE: An Open Call First Friday Opening February 3 from 5-8 PM Please come by the gallery on February 3rd and enjoy some space-centric tunes and fun and futuristic artwork! Thank you so much to everyone who submitted to our open call! We are going to have another one in August so please keep your eyes out for when we release the prospectus. WORKSHOPS + EVENTS: All activities take place at 2120 MLK Jr. Way in Oakland, unless otherwise noted. RPSC requires proof of vaccination or a negative test in the past 72 hours to participate in all indoor activities. Masks are required. ASL interpreters and SSPs available upon request. If this support is needed, please email our accessibility coordinator. Watercolor Plants Workshop with Paulina Hoong (@menminmade) Saturday, February 4th from 1:30-3:30 PM In this workshop, we will learn the basics of painting houseplants using watercolor. We will go over watercolor basics, such as loading the brush and color mixing. All supplies are provided, but you are welcome to bring your own! If you have a favorite plant of yours that you want to bring, feel free to bring it! This workshop is sold out! But let us know if you’d like to see more like this in the future. Be My Valen-zine Card Making & Zine Swap Saturday, February 11th from 1:30-4 PM 2120 MLK Jr Way, Oakland Join the RPSC zine department at the gallery for a super cute zine swap and drop-in valentine making station! Materials provided but bring your imagination and zines to trade. Any leftover zines will be donated to the bustling RPSC zine library. Free but donations via Eventbrite welcome. Masks required. Register on Eventbrite The Sweetheart Market Sunday, February 12th from 1-5 PM Ghost Town Brewing - Laurel 3506 MacArthur Blvd, Oakland https://www.ghosttownbrewing.com/ Join Rock Paper Scissors Collective’s Board of Directors and members for lots of local handmade goodies from your favorite artists, crafters, and makers. This market benefits RPSC programming! Mixed Media Collage/Textile Projects Lab Sunday, February 12th from 1:30-4:30 pm Cost: Free Location: Oakland Main Library (downstairs) Join RPSC members and volunteers for a variety of projects. Mixed media collage with Lionel, Valentine making with Raine, textile lab with Luke, and continuing Amish knot projects with Leslie. Be-Jeweled: A Polymer Clay Workshop Saturday, February 18th from 1-2:30 PM 2120 MLK Jr. Way, Oakland Sliding Scale $10-20 Registration link Explore a different type of jewelry making. Learn the basics of polymer clay, including how to treat the clay, introduce texture and create different color patterns. Materials and tools provided, just bring your creativity! But feel free to bring your own clay if you want to work with a specific color or cutters if you want a particular shape. Masks required. We are excited to announce the start of the RPSC Photo Club! Featuring a variety of monthly events, including but not limited to Photowalks, workshops, artist talks, field trips, print swaps, and more! Join our next event in February and learn more about Image Transfers - More details to come, follow us on Instagram to get the details! Be the first to know about new workshops! Follow us on Eventbrite! 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! Gay Chess Club Saturday, February 25th from 1:30-3:30 PM 2120 MLK Jr Way, Oakland Join us on Saturday the 25th 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! ZINES: Join the Zines Committee! Wednesday, February 15th from 6-7 PM Location: Zoom Zines! Artist books! Independent publishing! It’s what the Zines committee is all about, and we would love to meet you. The committee meets monthly, on 3rd Wednesdays. For more information or any questions, send us an email. 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. Please don’t send zines without first arranging a sales agreement with the Zines department. Have some extra bucks burning a hole in your pocket? Want to support our mission? Make a donation! All donations are tax-deductible. Rock Paper Scissors Collective is 100% run by volunteers, so your dollars go SUPER FAR. FOLLOW RPSC: We’re on Instagram and Facebook. Workshops and events are posted on Eventbrite. Our calendar always has the latest info! Visit our website for more details about all of our programs! Copyright (C) 2023 Rock Paper Scissors Collective. All rights reserved. You are receiveing this email because you opted in at our website or signed up at our physical location. Our mailing address is: Rock Paper Scissors Collective P.O. Box 71706 Oakland, CA 94612 Add us to your address book Want to change how you receive these emails? You can update your preferences or unsubscribe