Cyanotype Intensive

We will start with the basics of how to make cyanotype prints by mixing chemistry, coating paper and/or fabric, and developing the print using the sun. We will cover how to print using fresh and pressed plants, printing with three-dimensional objects (string, plastic bags, glass jars, jewelry, etc.), printing with paper cutouts, and how to create and print with photographic negatives.

I will also go over more experimental techniques including wet cyanotype and toning. Demonstrations will include altering cyanotypes with paints, collages, and multiple exposures. This medium is infinite in ways to combine techniques during the creation of the print and after it has been printed. The workshop does not require any previous experience in cyanotype though a background in artmaking is always helpful.

Daily schedule:

9am-10am – gathering materials and garden walks/foraging, setup
10am-12pm – demonstrations and creation of cyanotypes
12pm-1pm lunch break
1pm-3pm continued demonstrations and creation of cyanotypes
3pm-5pm independent work time and daily studio cleanup

Skills and Techniques:

• Technical information on creating cyanotypes from mixing chemistry, coating paper and fabric, exposing and rinsing
• Altering cyanotypes through toning, multiple exposures, paint and collage
• Studio setup to continue to make cyanotypes after the workshop

Materials Fee: $100 paid directly to the instructor.

Special Tools or Equipment: I will be providing all the necessary materials and tools. If there is something special you want to bring like your own photographic negatives, pressed flowers, lace, paper cutouts or translucent objects for making photograms you are encouraged to do so. I’m bringing a variety of things for people to try out so it’s just if you want to personalize things more during the workshop.

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