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Join the History Museum of Mobile's Education Department for a fun workshop - Gyotaku Fish Printing!

Gyotaku is the traditional Japanese art of fish printing. The art form dates to the mid-1800s and was once a way for fishermen to brag about the size of their catches. The process is literally what it sounds like: ink is applied to a fish which is then pressed onto paper. 

In this hands-on workshop, participants will learn the art of gyotaku and make their own fish prints using replica fish. They will also get to go on a special guided tour of the Samurai: Sunrise, Sunset exhibition. 

The price of the workshop is included in a regular admission ticket and is recommended for ages 7 and up. See admission prices here.

Space is limited. Please RSVP by calling Jennifer Theeck, Curator of Education, at 251-301-0270 or emailing her at theeckj@historymuseumofmobile.com.