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Gyotaku Fish Rubbing Art Class
Where: Florida Gulf Coast Center for Fishing's Marine Institute
Address: 12211 Walsingham Road, Largo, Florida 33778
Date: February 23, 2013 from 9:00 am to 1:00 pm.
Information:
Gyotaku is a traditional form of Japanese fish printing or rubbing, originally used by Japanese fishermen in the early 1800’s to accurately record their catches. It has since been recognized as a form of fine art. Greg Aragon, the instructor for the Gyotaku class, began to master this form of art 30 years ago. Learn his techniques and secrets in this unique art method.
Anyone who loves art, fish, fishing, or fish art will have a great time! Advance registration is required.