Gyotaku Fish Printing - Monotype Printmaking
Location: RIWS Classroom Instructor: Carolyn Letvin Dates: Saturday, April 22nd Time: 10am-4pm (with a break for lunch) $10 Materials Fee
Description:
In this one-day workshop, Carolyn Letvin will teach the process of making and enhancing prints made from fish. Originating in Japan during the mid-1800s, the process was used by fishermen to record their catches for accuracy when selling the fish. It subsequently became a popular nature printmaking art form of its own. Using both acrylic paint and water-based ink, students will create beautiful prints, then learn how to enhance the image to make them come alive on the paper.
All supplies (including the fish!) will be provided.
Note: We will be handling real fish for this engaging workshop, which means there may be a fishy smell while printing them, but the fun and results far outweigh any unpleasantries!