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ALL RIGHTS RESERVED. REPRODUCTION AND/OR REPRINTING IN ANY FORM WITHOUT
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There
are some great series of DVD's. I highly recommend PBS's
The Medicis: Godfathers of the Renaissance, a dramatic historical
and artistic look at Florence under the Medici's.
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Rick
Steves' DVDs are entertaining and informative.
Rick
Steves' Italy's Cities, 2000-2007
Rick
Steves Italy's Countryside, 2000-2007
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Art/Shop/Eat:
Florence:
A great pocket-sized book!
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DK's
Florence & Tuscany: A very thorough, well-designed guide.
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Michelin’s
Green Guide to Italy rates sites and artwork to see; great
for overall planning or if you are short on time.
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Linda
Goodman's Stanford-in-Florence 50th Anniversary Reunion Activities:
June 21- 24, 2010
In honor of Stanford University in Florence's 50th Reunion, Linda Goodman
(Staford-in-Italy XVI 1968) will be having an exhibit of her work and
related art workshop activities at Il Bisonte International School of
Graphic Art, a venerable printmaking school and workshop in Florence's
Oltrarno San Niccolò district. Linda has been teaching printmaking
workshops in Florence since 1996, and at Il Bisonte since 2003.
Monday,
June 21, 2010 6:00 - 9:00 pm
Evening Reception. Talk and Walk-through of
Linda Goodman’s Solo Exhibit of Etchings and Monotypes at
ll Bisonte International Graphic Arts Center,
via San Niccolo', 24r, Firenze, ITALY
tel. +39 (0)55 2342585
Everyone is invited to a special reception
for Linda
Goodman, Bay Area artist
and Stanford Alum, (’70 and Italy XVI), at the Gallery
of this historic institution renowned for its printmaking workshop since
1959. Goodman, an expert in monotype and etching, will talk about her
work and walk you through her exhibit. A reception follows. The exhibition
will be in the gallery (very near Stanford-in-Florence’s offices)
for a month starting June 10.
Monday,
June 21, 3:15 pm
Monotype, The Painterly Print: Demonstration
and tour;
ll Bisonte International School of Graphic Arts,.
via Giardino Serristori, 13. Florence (just
around the corner)
Join Bay Area artist, educator and Stanford alum Linda Goodman (’70
and Italy XVI) as she presents a hands-on demonstration of this fascinating
printmaking technique at Il Bisonte School workshop. Time permitting,
participants may pull a print. Goodman has taught studio art in colleges
throughout the US for over 25 years, and annual printmaking workshops
in Florence since 1995. Register through Stanford-in-Florence Reunion
Program. Email me with any questions: 
Weds.,
Thurs., June 23 & 24. 10 am – 4:00 pm
Color Monotype Workshop (Waterbased)
Hands-on workshop in methods of manipulating the latest waterbased etching
inks on various plate materials to create unique print images. The effects
range from the subtle beauty of watercolor washes to the luminosity
and excitement of prints. Clean up is with soap and water. Begin with
one and two-pass black and color prints, and finish with multiple-drops
and color rolls. The emphasis is on the evolution of your image and
rich color development. Critiques as desired. All levels. Includes supplies.
Pre-register
online by clicking on choice: $275
USD for both
days; or Wednesday
only for $185 USD. You may also register in Florence, but email
me please of your interest.For more
information visit her website at http://www.artmondo.net or email
her at
Bio – Linda Goodman
Painter/Printmaker Linda Goodman lives and work in Emeryville, California.
She has been making art, teaching and exhibiting in the San Francisco
Bay area, US and abroad for over 20 years. A pioneer in monotype, hundreds
of artists in the Bay Area, California, across the US and worldwide
have studied with her, often receiving their initial exposure to the
medium. In June 2010 she conducts her 15th monoprint workshop in Florence,
Italy. Call her at 510.653.0300 for information or visit http://www.artmondo.ne/florence.htm
Born in Chicago, she received a BA in Fine Art from Stanford University
in 1970 with honors in the creative arts, studying with Nathan Oliveira,
and an MFA in Graphics from Mills College, Oakland, California, where
she studied with master printer Kenjilo Nanao and Misch Kohn. She studied
at Stanford-in-Florence XVI in 1968. She has taught at the Art Institute
of Chicago; San Francisco Art Institute; Whitman College in Washington
State; University of Oregon, Eugene; San Francisco State University;
University of California, Berkeley; and Mills College, among others.
She has exhibited widely in the US and abroad, including her June 2010
solo exhibit at Il Bisonte International Gallery and School of Graphic
Arts in Florence, and in 2008, in Perugia, Italy. Goodman has received
numerous awards and honors, including a Jerome Fellowship from Kala
Institute and a Residency at Malaspina Printmaking Workshop in Vancouver,
British Columbia, Canada. She has served as a juror for many shows,
among them the Marin Arts Council Individual Artists Grants, 2004; San
Francisco Art Institute Adelaine Kent Exhibit and Artists Annual in
the early 90s, and several California County Fair Art Competitions.
For more information: email
Linda
Il Bisonte: The Stamperia and School
Since its founding in 1959 by Maria Luigi Guaita, the "Stamperia" or
print workshop collaborated with renowned artists including Henry Moore,
Picasso, Lipchitz, Matta, Tamayo, Nathan Oliveira and Giò Pomodoro.
The workshop's impressive print collection is available for viewing,
as well as rotating shows in its gallery.
The School, founded in 1983, is located in the impressive former stables
of the Palazzo Serristori on the Arno River's "left bank." This neighborhood
of San Niccolò — in the historic heart of the old center of Florence
close to the Pitti Palace, Uffizzi, Ponte Vecchio, Santa Croce Church,
and the Piazzale Michelangelo — is filled with artisans' workshop
and characteristic atmosphere. Short walks lead to the important sights
in town.
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 LINDA
GOODMAN
Linda Goodman (MFA Graphics '76, Mills College; BA Fine Arts '70, Stanford
University), fluent in Italian, has a deep appreciation of Italy, having
lived and worked in Florence repeatedly since 1968. Her prints, paintings,
artist's books, and mixed-media works have been exhibited widely, including
"Firenze Oggi" at Galleria Riva Sinistra, Florence, its symposium and
Italian TV, and are in the collections of the Brooklyn Museum, New York;
the Oakland Museum, California; and the Library of Congress, Washington,
DC; among others. The San Francisco Bay area artist teaches at Mission
College, Santa Clara, California and has taught at the Art Institute
of Chicago; San Francisco Art Institute; Whitman College in Washington
State; University of Oregon, Eugene; San Francisco State University;
University of California, Berkeley; and Mills College. Linda regularly
conducts workshops: throughout California since 1983; internationally
in Greece in 2005 and 2006; in Italy at Il Bisonte International School
of Graphic Art since 2004; Santa Reparata International School of Art
1996-2001; SACI, Florence, Italy, 1995, and across the US including
the Split Rock Arts Program, Minnesota, 1993. Goodman was Editor of
The California Printmaker, 1992-96 and is Editor of Printworks
Magazine, an online printmaking magazine and resource. For Goodman's
resume click here. top of page
•Single-run monotype emphasizing painterly
methods. Paint and draw on the surface of metal and plastic plates
and then take an impression onto beautiful print paper by running your
plate through an etching press under immense pressure to achieve brilliant
colors and crisp printerly effects. Goodman demonstrates her techniques
for using the latest non-toxic waterbased inks, modifiers and rollers
with color printing. (Some oil-based inks may be used where appropriate.)
 •Chine
collé, which is a collage process of adhering papers while simultaneously
printing on them, combines beautiful visuals with textured paper, photographic
and found image content .
For information visit Linda
Goodman's Monotype Printmaking Workshop, "Your
Creative Sojourn in Florence" June 5 - 18, 2010
Click here for a downloadable pdf
flyer on the 2-week workshop.
Some partial scholarships for artists in need are available.
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COMMENTS FROM LINDA GOODMAN'S PRINTMAKING IN FLORENCE WORKSHOP
PARTICIPANTS :
"Brilliant! You Linda, the workshop, the facility, the whole thing."
— Lorraine H., Quincy, MA
"As a painter I have added to my soul as an artist and my life as a
person. Thank you for the Firenze experience working as an artist in
the City of Timeless Masterpieces."
— Lillian A., Los Angeles, California,
"Linda made me feel like my work was worthy as an artist and poet. She
is a very good teacher with a vast amount of knowledge. Her direction
on use of materials and personal work input was wonderful — so
positive and caring."
—John P., Incline Village, Nevada
"The best critiques I remember having — useful, constructive information
about my work but also instructional to listen and participate in discussion
about the work of the other participants."
— Karen S., Berkeley, California
"Linda, you have ruined me for all my other teachers: how to look
at a total print. How to take the ghost or rather allow the ghost to
take you somewhere you didn't know you were going. I learned so much,
it's going to take a long time to process it all"
— Martha K, Portland, Oregon
"The workshop was great — it was life changing."
— Ric H., Quincy, MA"
I loved being a visitor rather than a tourist. It was wonderful to live
in Florence..., to have a life there, a neighborhood, an apartment and
the structure of the printmaking workshop around which to plan my time."
—Cathy S. Seattle, Washington
"Every time I closed my eyes I saw art ideas! I would recommend this
program."
— Rich G., Sunnyvale, California
"Thank you so much for everything - your wisdom and patience and kindness
made this an unforgettable wonderful experience."
—Gina A., San Francisco, California
"This art class changed my life. By putting ourselves on the other side
of the planet, our art emerged from the other side of our minds. The
flip side, the shiny side, the new side. Take a risk on yourself and
take this class!"
—Trisha G., Sunnyvale, CA
"I have enjoyed this workshop. Linda is able to explain various techniques
clearly and intelligently and spiritedly. Her critiques were particularly
strong. She is able to talk about process, where one’s strengths
are and give leads to new approaches. She encouraged me to broaden my
style and I think it will have lasting consequences."
—Mary Ann P., Evanston, Illinois
"Linda Goodman's workshop was about learning to live in Italy as much
as it was about printmaking. She is a gifted teacher with regard to
both."
—Sharon W., Kensington, Maryland
"Thank you for 'the Italian experience." It has been a pleasure working
with you in a great environment within the 'walls' of a beutiful city."
—Terry C., San Francisco, CA
"Linda's
critiques are fair, insightful and articulate. That's why I call her
the 'eagle eye'!"
–
Alice C., Berkeley, CA
"Florence
is a magical place — the opportunity to create work there made
it extra special.... Having you as a mentor truly made the experience
stress free. It was a wonderful time."
—Liz P. , Incline Village, Nevada
"The workshop was a great way to spend three weeks in Firenze. Excellent
balance of planned activities and work-time. Enjoyed meeting like-minded
participants. Your critiques are thoughtful, insightful and helpful.
Thanks."
—Carol L., Washington, DC
Comments from Linda's students from her other workshop:
(from Walking with the Muse, Greece)
"What did I enjoy most about this workshop? Linda's knowlege on printmaking
and her enthusiasm, and the freedom to explore."
—Vick H., Australia
"Art workshops give me the shot of art vitamin I need. Linda is excellent
at critiques. She has a greateye with a sensitivity toeach person's
unique visions. Linda sustained the energy in group critiques, never
burning out. Every person received equal time and energy. Iit was wonderful
being here."
–Jill B., New York City
"Service above and beyond."
—John P, Houston, Texas
"Linda's critiques are outstanding... she is truly gifted. The high
level of professionalism ... and the instructor's depth of knowledge
— wow!"
—Sylvia. V., Riverdale, New York
"This was the best time I've had doing art. Everything was better than
I anticipated."
—G. W., Australia
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Bay
Area Monotype Monoprint Workshops and Classes
For
more information send e-mail to: 
(Please type address yourself to avoid spam) or phone 510.653.0300 California U.S.A.
9:00am - 8pm (20:00) PST
A
few etchings and monotypes by Linda Goodman
All images @2008 by Linda Goodman. All rights reserved
Etching with wax and monoprint "All I Wanted
Was To Visit" 22"x30"
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Etching
with Chine Collè "Made In USA" 15"
x 15"
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 Color
Monotype 22" x 30"Untitled (Shoes)
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Your
Creative Sojourn in Florence
with Linda Goodman, June 2009
June 10- 26 Waterbased Monoprint:
Schedule
(subject to change with notice).
Note: Students may rent apartments for longer than the class period or
the entire month. You may therefore wish to arrive on June first, or some
time before the class begins, or stay after.
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JUNE 7 - 9: Explore Florence or visit the Venice Biennale on your own.
Tuesday
June 9 (or before). Arrive and go to your apartment. Settle in, shop
or sightsee around your neighborhood independently. Use the time to shop
for food for your apartment, relax and explore.
Wednesday June 10 Orientation, Welcome
Dinner for ALL students.
Morning is free (To shop, visit churches, museums, wander, etc.
It is suggested you visit the Duomo and the Museo del Opere (Works of
the) del Duomo, or the Church of Santa Croce, Church of San Marco's Fra
Angelico frescoes or the central market.)
1:30 PM Meet at Il Bisonte School for Orientation. Walk to art supply
stores at 4:30pm.
8:00 PM Welcome Dinner at trattoria to be confirmed.
Thursday and Friday June 11 - 12
Classes meet from 11 am - 5 pm with a 2-hour demonstration, 1 hour lunch
break and 3-hour supervised lab with Linda.
Saturday,
June 13: Morning optional guided tour of the Uffizi Museum
with an
Italian art historian and guide.
Students
are free to explore Florence
in the afternoon and
evening. Extra afternoon lab time may be arranged for qualified students.
Sunday, June 14
4 pm Students may visit the Church of San Miniato for Gregorian chants
and an unparalled view of Florence; ice cream at the Piazza Michelangelo.
Monday
June 15
Class
meets from 11 am - 5 pm with a 2-hour demonstration, 1 hour lunch break
and 3-hour supervised lab with Linda.
Tuesday
June 16 Florence Walking Tour I
Class
meets from 9 - 1 pm for a lab.
Meet for afternoon 2.5 hour Optional Walking Tour. TIme and place to be
announced.
Wednesday
June 17
Class meets from 11 am - 5 pm with a 2-hour demonstration, 1 hour lunch
break and 3-hour supervised lab.
8:00
p.m Wednesday
evening, meet for a special Festa dinner of Tuscan specialties at a world-renowned
Florentine restaurant.
Thursday
June 18
Morning
free or optional extra lab time.
Class meets from 2 - 6 pm for a supervised lab with Linda.
Friday
June 19 Florence
Walking Tour II
Meet
for morning 2.5 hour Optional Walking Tour. TIme and place to be announced.
Class meets from 1:00
pm
- 4:00 pm for a lab.
Saturday
June 20
Students are free to explore Florence or travel. A good time to visit
the Venice Biennale, Siena, Pisa, Rome or othr towns. Extra lab time may
be arranged for qualified students.
Sunday, June 21
Students are free
to explore Florence or travel. A good time to visit the Venice Biennale,
Rome or othr towns.
Monday June 22
Morning:
Students
are free to explore Florence and its museums. Extra
morning lab time may be arranged for qualified students.
Class
meets from 2 - 6 pm for a supervised lab with Linda.
Tuesday
June 23
Morning:
Students
are free to explore Florence and its museums, or
Il Cascine Tuesday market. Extra
morning lab time may be arranged for qualified students.
Class
meets from 2 - 6 pm for a supervised lab with Linda.
Wednesday,
June 24
The Festival of St. John, a Florentine holdiay. No scheduled class, although
students may arrange to work in the studio.
In late afternoon, watch the Parade in Costume, and attend the special
Football game that afternoon. That evening, meet to watch spectaculr fireworksover
the Arno. A group dinner or potluck may be arranged.
Thursday
June 25
Morning:
Students
are free to explore Florence and its museums. Extra
morning studio time may be arranged for qualified students.
Class
meets from 2 - 6 pm for a supervised lab with Linda.
Friday
June 26
Class meets from 10am - 1:00
pm for Final Critique and Pot Luck. Students will pack their belongings
from the studio in the afternoon. Arrivederci!
Students may depart or stay until the 30th in their apartments and continue
exploring Florence and surroundings, or visit Venice, Rome, the Cinqueterra
and more.
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Some
thoughts on the workshop:
This week before class starts especially is an opportunity for experienced
artists and beginners alike to take a personal artistic journey in
Florence. Writers and photographers, scrapbook junkies or those just
interested, people participating in Artist Way groups can consider
this their artist's date and enjoy themselves creating a personal
record or diary or scrapbook of their journey while touring Florence
or other Italian cities on their own. Suspend judgement and just enjoy
yourself. Find creativity you may not have known existed, unblock
your creative engine or simply expand upon what you are doing now.
This will affect you -- as the sights, sounds and aromas of Florence
and Tuscany will linger with you when you return home. Explore, expound
and experiment in Florence Italy! |
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