Class: Gyotaku, Japanese Fish Printing

The following classes are forming NOW. Contact me via email for more information, or to sign up for a class!

Gyotaku, the Art of Japanese Fish Printing
19th Century Nature Printing Techniques

Upcoming Class Dates:
No dates scheduled. Expect new workshops in March, 2009.

Learn a traditional 19th century Japanese printmaking technique in this inspiring, hands-on course.

Gyotaku (literally 魚拓, from gyo “fish” + taku “rubbing”) is a form of nature printing which developed in Japan during the mid-1800s. Fisherman originally used the technique to record the size of their catch. Actual fish were covered with pigment and rice paper was rubbed over them, creating an imprint on the thin paper which was both practical and intrinsically beautiful.

In this art studio course, students will learn direct and indirect fish printing using rubber models. Materials will include paint, rice paper, cloth, art papers, ink, and more. All nature models will be provided by the instructor.

Classes are held at my Albuquerque, New Mexico art studio, and at The Wooden Cow Gallery and Art Space. To enroll, contact me through my web form (any time), via email, via The Wooden Cow Gallery and Art Space Class Catalog (coming soon), or in person at The Wooden Cow Gallery and Art Space (coming soon).