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Groton Artist's Talk/Demonstration at Lighthouse Gallery

Artist Amy Stone and Caleb Rose will discuss their Gyotaku fish prints and demonstrate this technique on Wednesday, November 9th at 5:30pm at the Gallery’s activity room at 744 Long Hill Road, Groton. Gyotaku is a form of relief printing where ink or paint is applied to a fish and rice paper is placed on the fish and pressed to capture the texture and size of the fish. The first record of this technique is from 1862 when Japanese anglers preserved a true record of species and size of their catch. 

The exhibit, “Animal Images”, includes a variety of prints from fish caught in local waters by Amy and Caleb. Both artists work on charter fishing boats, are knowledgeable and enthusiastic about the fish they will bring to this demonstration.  Also in the exhibit are wire sculptures of animals by Christina Morse. This exhibit is currently on display through November 18th. Come ready to take notes and ask questions.   

There is no fee for this presentation, but reservations are required and limited.  The opportunity to make your own print is available for a donation to the Gallery at Lighthouse, Groton. Original art by any of the three artists purchased at this event will receive a 10% discount. This promises to be an interesting and informative evening . For your reservation please contact Chris Rose at The Gallery, crose@lvecenter.com or 860-445-7626, ext 108. Light refreshments will be provided. 

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The Gallery at Lighthouse, Groton is a professional Art Gallery.  Retail store experience provides our students with opportunities for community interaction, social and life skill development.  The Gallery at Lighthouse, Groton is operated for the benefit of students from the Lighthouse Voc-Ed Center, Inc. Lighthouse is a private, special education school approved by the State of Connecticut for students age 7 to 21.  Its mission is to educate and prepare individuals with disabilities to be productive members of their communities.

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