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
Suitable for all ages.
Good intergenerational experience.
Children to be accompanied by an adult.
