Gyokatu Fish Printing

In this one-day workshop, Carolyn Letvin will teach the process of making and enhancing prints made from fish. Originating from Japan in the mid-1800s, Gyotaku prints are a form of nature printing, believed to have been used by fishermen to record their catches, subsequently becoming a popular art form of its own. Using acrylic paint, students will create beautiful prints, then learn how to enhance the image to make them come alive on the paper. We’ll also make a personal chop, or stamp, to make your prints look authentic. (If you have a personal chop, please bring it!)

All materials, including the fish, will be provided. A $15 materials fee is due to the instructor the day of the workshop.