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Gyotaku: Fish Printing

Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month

2025-05-01 14:00:00 2025-05-01 15:00:00 America/Indiana/Indianapolis Gyotaku: Fish Printing Aboite Branch - Meeting Room

Thursday, May 01
2:00pm - 3:00pm

Add to Calendar 2025-05-01 14:00:00 2025-05-01 15:00:00 America/Indiana/Indianapolis Gyotaku: Fish Printing Learn about the traditional Japanese method of printing fish, a practice dating back to the mid-1800s. Aboite Branch - Meeting Room

Aboite Branch

Meeting Room

Learn about the traditional Japanese method of printing fish, a practice dating back to the mid-1800s.

Come celebrate Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month here at the library by making your own Gyotaku. Gyotaku is a form of nature printing, where ink is applied to a fish which is then pressed onto paper. This art form was used by fishermen to record their catches, but has also become an art form of its own. We will use fake fish dipped into ink and press them into paper, then apply watercolors to highlight our art work.  

Space is limited: register in advance to reserve your spot and receive reminders. Registration will guarantee your seat until the event begins. Accessibility needs? Please contact ask@acpl.info as soon as possible - we’d love to help.  

Aboite Branch

Phone: 260-421-1310

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The Aboite branch, located in the southwest corner of Allen County, was built in 1990.  We offer a wide variety of materials and programs for all ages, including an early literacy play area for young children, book clubs for adults, teens and children, and much more.  Stop by and visit us soon! 

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