Ocean in Art – Gyotaku – Fish Printing
3720 Stephen M White Dr
San Pedro, CA 90731
USA
Ocean in Art – Gyotaku – Fish Printing
Cabrillo Marine Aquarium staff will offer a holiday workshop to teach
participants Gyotaku, the ancient art of Japanese fish printing.
“Ocean in Art” will be offered Saturday, December 16, from 9:30 a.m. to 12 noon in the Marine laboratory. The lab will double as an artist’s studio where beginners and experienced fish printers can create one of a kind holiday gifts. After a brief introduction to this Japanese art form, participants will select from a variety of local fish, paints, and brushes that will be provided in class. Participants may bring: t-shirts, aprons, towels, pillow cases, or specialty papers they wish to print on to create gifts for themselves or others. This workshop is limited to participants 10 years of age and older. The workshop fee is $18 ($16 Friends member) per person. Pre-registration is required as space is limited.
The Aquarium is a facility of the City of Los Angeles Department of Recreation and Parks with support from Friends of Cabrillo Marine Aquarium, and is located at 3720 Stephen M. White Drive in San Pedro. For reservations, further information, or to receive a calendar of events, please call (310) 548-7562, or visit our website at www.cabrillomarineaquarium.org.