Cyanotype Intensive
In this 5-day cyanotype intensive course, we will start with a refresher/intro on the basics of how to make cyanotype prints by mixing chemistry, coating paper and/or fabric, and developing the print using the sun.
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The workshop
In this 5-day cyanotype intensive course, we will start with a refresher/intro on the basics of how to make cyanotype prints by mixing chemistry, coating paper and/or fabric, and developing the print using the sun. Students will cover how to print using fresh and pressed plants, printing with three-dimensional objects (lace, string, plastic bags, glass jars, jewelry, etc.), printing with paper cutouts, and how to create and print with photographic negatives.
More experimental techniques, including multicolor wet cyanotype and toning with a variety of natural dyes and materials, will be explored. Demonstrations will include altering cyanotypes with paints, collages, toning, and multiple exposures. This medium is infinite in ways to combine techniques during the creation of the print and after it has been printed.
Prior experience with cyanotype is helpful but not necessary. This is an all-levels workshop.
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
Before you come
Details for students
Where
One of the farm's studios, confirmed at check-in. See the campus
Staying on the farm
Housing, meals, the daily schedule, and places to stay nearby are on Prepare for your workshop.
Your instructor
Questions about this workshop, housing, or meals? Email registrar@sanbornmills.org or call (603) 435-7314. Please read the workshop policies before you register.