Senior Printmaking at Garfield Park

Cover of the booklet given to all senior participants.

The list of seniors that participated in the class as well as teaching artist and Garfield park Conservatory Alliance. 

A description of the class as well as work from the artists and a picture of the plant life at Garfield park.

Showing the work of the student.

Showcasing the work of a participant in the program, Fatima Mahmood.

Fatima Mahmood’s statement with an anecdote from her life and the impact this class has had on her.

The work of Dennis Xenos located in the booklet. “A rewarding experience. I was very glad to be a part of it” said Xenos.

Statement from the instructor of the class accompanied by two prints of nature. Pictured is an avocado, butterfly, snake flower and bowl of fruit alongside a leaf.

Work by participant Joan Matz. “I have truly enjoyed this class, having no experience with block or screen printing.. And such a tremendously creative group of seniors!... I hope to take more classes at the Garfield Park Conservatory.” Matz commented

	By Jenna Hickey, Reporter, The Real Chi

Garfield Park Conservatory hosted its first ever virtual printmaking class for seniors 55 years old and up. The class was for seniors to connect with others their age as Covid had put a strain on many seniors' abilities to do things that they used to enjoy.The cost of the class which included supplies like, linoleum, a wood block, ink and gauge, was around one hundred dollars but, scholarships were available to pay for the fees. The class was spread throughout eight sessions from the dates February 16th- April 15th classes were two days a week: Monday and Wednesday.