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Make+Take: Gyotaku, June 2025
August 20, 2025 @ 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm
$45.00Let’s Make+Take!
Wednesday, August 20, 7-9pm
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About this Workshop:
Gyotaku is derived from the Japanese words for fish (gyo) and print (taku). Before cameras, Japanese fishermen used this printing technique to document a big catch when they were out at sea: They applied ink to the fish, pressed it on newspaper, and then rinsed the fish in the water to later be eaten. Join us for a fun evening of exploring this exciting world of gyotaku—but don’t worry, we will use silicone replicas of the fishies, not real ones!
Level: Beginner – no experience necessary
Registration closes August 13, 2025 and includes all materials.
Sample images by previous participants
CLASS MATERIALS LIST:
All materials are included in the registration. In addition, students may want to consider bringing the following items to class:
- (optional) Personal apron (we’ll have extras) or wear clothes that can get inky
- (optional) Pen and paper for note-taking
YOUR INSTRUCTOR:
Korey Richardson is a mixed media artist from Prince George’s County, Maryland. He earned a BA from the University of Maryland College Park. His practice includes printmaking, painting, installations, and murals. He has exhibited work throughout the DC metropolitan area where he currently lives and works. Learn more about his work at www.koreyrichardson.com.