Artist Conversation: Melanie Yazzie
Instructor: Melanie Yazzie, Contemporary Diné (Navajo) Artist, Professor of Art Practices and Head of Printmaking at the University of Colorado at Boulder, Colorado
Saturday, June 14 | 2 – 3 p.m. | $25 In-person
Come spend an inspiring hour with artist Melanie Yazzie, as she expands on the inspiration and meaning behind her art and exhibit on display at The Gardens on Spring Creek. Melanie is Professor of Art Practices and Head of Printmaking at the University of Colorado in Boulder, Colorado. Her works belong to many collections such as: the Denver Art Museum, Anchorage Museum of History & Art, the Art Museum of Missoula, the Institute of American Indian Arts, the Kennedy Museum of Art and the Rhode Island School of Design Museum. She has exhibited nationally and internationally and in countries such as, New Zealand, France, Russia, Canada, Estonia, Northern Ireland, Korea, China, United Kingdom, and Australia. She is known for organizing print exchange projects that connect communities across the world. She makes prints, sculptures, paintings, does surface design and jewelry design. She has been represented by the Glenn Green Galleries in Santa Fe, New Mexico since 1994.
Gelli Plate Printmaking with Melanie Yazzie: Story Making Through the Monotype Process
Instructor: Melanie Yazzie, Contemporary Diné (Navajo) Artist, Professor of Art Practices and Head of Printmaking at the University of Colorado at Boulder, Colorado
Sunday, July 20 | 9 a.m. – 1 p.m. | $150 In-person (SOLD OUT)
Sunday, July 20 | 2 p.m. – 6 p.m. | $150 In-person
Discover the art of printmaking with exhibition artist Melanie Yazzie using Gelli plates, stencils, and meaningful symbols that reflect your life experience. This hands-on workshop invites you to explore self-expression through layered prints, each telling a personal story. Embrace the freedom of creativity and begin a journey of self-discovery, guided by an artist renowned for her storytelling through art. You'll leave with unique prints to take home—and, with time, the opportunity to create a small series of work that deepens your artistic voice.
Note to participants: All materials will be provided