Cyanotype Workshop

Online, Zoom and (Instagram live for those who would like to watch)

Suitable for beginners, this alternative processes course introduces participants to the use of a traditional Victorian photographic technique as a way of creating unique images from home.

Programme:

• Introduction to cyanotype & alternative processes
• A brief history of pioneers and contemporary artists who work with cyanotype.
• Mixing chemistry & coating paper by hand.
• Creating a first cyanotype print with a digital negative or objects
• Washing ‘fixing’ first print
• Creating a second print
• Bleaching and toning print with tea
• Washing ‘fixing’ second print
• Dry and exhibit
• Finish for the day

You will need:

• Ammonium Ferric Citrate
• Potassium Ferricyanide
• Jacquard Cyanotype Set (Optional)
• Sodium carbonate, (washing soda)
• Hydrogen Peroxide (Optional)
• Tea bags
• Water (distilled if possible)
• Watercolour Paper
• Brush
• Measuring Graduate
• Scale
• 3 containers for mixing
• Sink or bucket or tray
• Gloves
• Clothesline (optional)
• Clothespins (optional)

Notes:

There are a maximum of 15 places available for the session, so early booking is essential.

More information here