Gyotaku Fish Printing
Tuesday, April 17, 2012, 3:11 p.m.Petworth Library
Gyotaku Fish Printing
Learn About Bushido, the Way of the Samurai

Gyotaku, one of the peaceful arts, is the traditional form of Japanese fish printmaking; gyo means "fish" and taku means "rubbing." A time-honored tradition, it began with fishermen looking to record their most impressive catches. Today, the practice continues not only to document sea life but to preserve the beauty of the art form. We will be using plastic fish.
This activity is for children ages 8 and up, but younger children can do the program with adult assistance. Groups, please call 202-243-1188 to register.
Make sure to stop by the children's room and check out some books on Samurai, and Japanese art and culture and get a coloring page!
If you'd like to learn more about samurai warriors, these books are available from the DC Public Library:
You Wouldn't Want to be a Samurai
Real Samurai
Japanese Samurai
Samurai: Fearsome Fighters
Sword of the Samurai