This Activity is lead by our san diego high school interns in part with the Academy of Finance and Entrepreneurship (AoFE)

What is GyoTaku

Gyotaku dates back centuries. before photography, this method assisted fishermen with recording and documenting their catch. The art is simple, yet is detailed.

‘GYO’ meaning fish and ‘taku’ meaning impression.

dive into the world of creativity by learning the basics of Japanese fish printing, a rich art form that involves inked fish pressed against paper.

This Japanese tradition is typically printed on rice paper. as accurately as possible, Fisherman exhibited their prized catches. Practice is put into the art of gyotaku as some prints come out sleeker than others. Whether you are fishing or not, participate in the art of gyotaku and print your own fish with simple ink and paper.

Date: TBD

Time: 2:30-4:30 PM

Location: Upper Garden | Education Center

Price: Donation Based

Materials Included