Print, Practice, & Repeat!
- Miki Goerdt
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Print, Practice, & Repeat
Art newsletter from Miki Nishida Goerdt
Join me and create one-of-a-kind printmaking art of your own!
To find out more about workshops at Falls Church Arts gallery, click here.
For workshops at Art House 7, clieck here.
No prior experiences needed. Recommended for age 12 and up. Come alone, or bring friends and family members :)
Q & A about Printmaking Workshops
Q: If I have never tried printmaking, which workshop is the best?
A: I'd recommend Gel Plate workshop. You don't need to have drawing skills at all, and it creates many "happy accidents." Intaglio with plastic (9/12) is also rather beginner friendly, as you can trace a photo or another image easily.
Q: If have some arthritis in my hands, which workshop is the best?
A: I'd say you can try any of them at Art House 7. They have a big printing press. It's much easier on your hands to use a printing presss than hand-print your images with a baren or spoon. Just know that the facility is not wheelchair accessible and has some stairs.
Q: Doing detailed work is hard for me because of poor fine motor coordination. Can I still come to your workshops?
A: Yes! Try Gel Plate Printing workshop. You won't be carving anything --- we will use paper stencil and found objects to make imprints.
Q: Which workshop is more environmentally friendly?
A: Intaglio workshops (9/12 and 11/14) uses upcyclyed materials -- and that's why these are my favorite workshops! For 9/12, we will make a print out of plastic takeout food container. For 11/14, we will upcycle discarded milk cartons. For both workshops, I use soy-based ink that is environmentally friendly and washable without harsh chemicals.
If you have any additional questions, please email me at miki@emeraldleafcc.com
What I Have Been Up To:
For this summer, I worked on completing the series called "Unfolding the Invisible: Autoimmune Narratives." It is a collection of work that examines the intersections of autoimmune disorders and sociopolitical forces such as ableism, capitalism, and sexism.
(Reflections #1, Mokuhanga woodbo=lock print on Torinoko Washi, 8 x 15 inch)
I have also created a zine for this series. I will be interested in hearing what you think of it. Much gratitude goes to Dr. Leslie Dwyer at George Mason University's Carter School of Peace and Conflict Resolution. Her Gender and Violence course was truely inspirational.
(A Body In Inflammation, Mokuhanga woodblock print on tracing paper, threads, upcycled synthetic cotton, 7 x 3 inch)
Although my art often describe matters that are deeply personal, they also speak to experiences shared by many and draw attention to the nuances of life created by invisible sociopolitical forces. I believe that understanding such nuances brings emotional healing and strengthens our connections with one another, guiding us toward a more inclusive and hopeful future. That's why I make art.
What about you? What inspires you to make art?
Emerald Leaf Art
mikigoerdt@emeraldleafcc.com
View my art: www.mikigoerdt.com
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