Cyanotype Workshop

No prior experience is needed, and beginners are welcome!

This workshop is a hands-on introduction to the possibilities of the Cyanotype process, a photographic printing process that produces a cyan-blue print.

By the end of class, students will have learned:

• the chemistry behind the cyanotype process
• how to prepare the paper
• how to expose the paper to sunlight or an artificial UV light source
• how to develop their prints

Students can bring small, flat objects to class that inspire them to make photograms. Some examples would be: leaves, pressed flowers, feathers, string, wire, paper cut-outs, and other semi-transparent materials like lace or open weave fabrics.

Students can also bring their own black and white negatives. We encourage bringing medium format, (2 ¼ x 2 ¼ in.) and large format negatives, (4 x 5 in.), that are well exposed. Digital negatives are welcome as well.

All other materials will be provided for a fee of $30.00 payable in cash directly to the instructor.