Gyotaku: Fish Impression Art of Japan
What's included
1 live meeting
1 in-class hoursClass Experience
US Grade 3 - 5
This Club/Class is a mixture of music and theater used to explain the origin of Gyotaku art form in Japan in mid 1700's. A child is settling an argument between two fishermen in my version. If you can sing "row, row, row your boat" you can be part of the theater chorus. After the theatrical portion we move into making some Gyotaku fish prints. This is akin to "ink block printing" and Zoom learners can do their own hands on if parents elect to visit a store like Michaels or Hobby Lobby and acquire supplies I list below. Learners without supplies can readily hand sketch and add coloring as alternative.
Learning Goals
Learner will understand origin of a Japanese art form that was a fad during time of emperors and still exists today. He or she will make their own for hanging on refrigerator or wherever. Fun with mix of participation in theater and chorus.
Other Details
Supply List
The ink rolling on fish body and impression making on newspaper is easier when using fake rubber fish, but getting the supplies I use could get pricey so I encourage ink block printing using stamps readily available at stores like Michael's or Hobby Lobby. The coloring of the impression print is a post class assignment since the impression needs to completely dry before being colored.
External Resources
Learners will not need to use any apps or websites beyond the standard Outschool tools.
Teacher expertise and credentials
2 Teaching Certificates
Virginia Teaching Certificate in Elementary Education
New Jersey Teaching Certificate in Elementary Education
I have always mixed my science and math focus with music, art, language arts, etc. I go for the full engagement and try to make the learning objectives by accident more than by design. This just happens to be an actual art form with an interesting historical reference point that really lends itself to spinning a sailing yarn to explain how it is a child created the form when settling an argument between two adult family members when fishing. It is great fun.
Reviews
Live One-Time Class
$25
per classMeets once
60 min
Live video meetings
Ages: 11-14
1-4 learners per class