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Minhwa Workshop by Youngmi Chang
Paint with a peaceful mind 🎨
Join minhwa artist Youngmi Chang for a hands-on workshop in minhwa (Korean folk painting), designed especially for Korean adoptees and our wider community. Together, we’ll learn simple minhwa techniques, explore the stories and symbolism behind traditional imagery, and create art that holds meaning of our own.
Participants will be guided step by step as they create their own minhwa-inspired artwork. All art materials will be provided. These workshops are offered as an opportunity to explore identity, culture, and belonging through art—and to create space for adoptee voices and experiences 🌿
Morning Workshop: Korean Adoptee Adults (18+)
10:15 AM — Check-in
10:30 AM — Guided Painting Project
1:00 PM — Workshop concludes
Painting Project: Vase
Afternoon Workshop: All Korean Adoptees, Korean Americans, and Family (5+)
1:45 PM — Check-in
2:00 PM — Guided Painting Project
4:00 PM — Workshop concludes
Painting Project: Tiger and Magpie (choose between a traditional and Derpy & Sussie option)
Additional Information
- Location: Parklawn Room at Edina Fire Station #2 (4401 W 76th St, Edina, MN 55435)
- Parking: Free on-site parking available.
- Registration: Space is limited; registration is required.
- Snacks and covered beverages are welcome.
- All art materials will be provided.
- This workshop is presented by JangmiArts & AK Connection.
- Proceeds will be shared between Youngmi Chang, JangmiArts, and AK Connection.
- All participants are expected to follow AK Connection’s Community Guidelines.
What is Minhwa 민화?
Minhwa (민화) is traditional Korean folk painting, known for its colorful imagery, symbolism, and expressive style. Often created by everyday people rather than court artists, minhwa features familiar subjects such as flowers, animals, birds, plants, and objects from daily life. Beyond their beauty, minhwa paintings often carry wishes and hopes for things like happiness, good fortune, longevity, love, and protection. Artists have traditionally used colors, symbols, and imagery to express their hopes for themselves and their families.
About Youngmi Chang
Youngmi Chang is originally from Daegu, Korea, and is currently an artist based in New Jersey. She is dedicated to sharing Korean traditional folk art through workshops, her paintings, and online painting videos. You may recognize Youngmi from the culture camps that serve our Minnesota Korean adoptee community. We’re so excited to welcome her back to Minnesota to share her beautiful minhwa with our community!