After much soul searching, I've decided that maybe what we could use is a day where we slap a "Gone Fishing" sign on our doors and like, GO FISHING!

Gyotaku is a Japanese form of printing dating from the 1800's. Fishermen used it as a way to record their catches by size and type of fish, perhaps as a conservation measure.

Gyotaku translates to "fish rubbing". In our fishing workshop, we will be rolling or painting ink onto rubber fish, not actual fish. We can then print on paper, tissue paper, fabrics or t-shirts. (NOTE: BYO t-shirt if that is something you may want).

A nice, relaxing evening by the lake, or sea. I hope you can join us!

First Fridays at PrintSpace have been a way to come together once a month and share ideas and interests while making prints of one kind or another. We have created some great art together, and I've appreciated the innovations, support and kindness of our community of printers!

It has also served as a teaser. Do you like this particular technique and want to explore its properties in depth? Schedule a session to experiment and print with your own focus. Organize your own small group session for a great bonding activity!

I absolutely love opening the studio so people can experience the workings of an etching press and the camaraderie of a printmaking studio.

Email with any questions.

Hope to see you on the 7th!