Discover the magic of sun printing in this hands-on cyanotype workshop inspired by the beauty of local plants and seeds.
Using the power of sunlight, you’ll transform delicate seeds, seed pods, grasses, leaves and flowers into beautiful blue-and-white botanical prints.
Cyanotype is a fascinating photographic process that combines art, science and nature, producing striking results without the need for drawing or previous art experience.
What participants will do
Learn the simple basics of the cyanotype (sun-printing) process.
Explore a collection of locally gathered seeds, seed heads, grasses, leaves and small flowers.
Experiment with arranging natural materials to create interesting patterns, shapes and compositions.
Place your composition under clear acrylic and expose it to sunlight.
Watch your artwork develop as it is washed in water to reveal the characteristic blue and white image.
Create and take home your own unique botanical cyanotype prints
All Materials are all included
Produces beautiful, immediate results.
Participants leave with a striking blue-and-white print, making the experience memorable.
Accessible and engaging. No prior art experience is needed, and the process is simple
