Use the power of the sun to create beautiful, one-off photographic prints. Cyanotype is a photographic printing process that produces a cyan-blue print. Engineers traditionally used it as a simple and low-cost way to produce copies of drawings, referred to as blueprints. Sunlight/UV reacts with photographic chemicals painted onto paper, fabric and other materials to capture photograms of objects. It can also be used in conjunction with negative images, to create blue print photographs.
What will the course cover and how will it be taught?
In this workshop, you will learn how to mix cyanotype chemicals and coat your paper. We will collect natural forms from the garden and/or use negative images to compose beautiful prints. You will explore different exposure times and their effects and experiment with additives such as salt and washing-up liquid to create interesting patterns and textures. Finally, you will learn how to develop your image.
Who is it suitable for?
You may never have tried cyanotype before or you may wish to revisit the technique to consolidate the basics. All are welcome.
What do I need to bring with me?
If you would like to use your own photos to make cyanotype prints, please email up to 2 x black and white photos to Helena.mcgregor@breweryarts.co.uk 48 hours before to be turned into negative images on acetate, there will be some images available to use during the workshop supplied by the tutor.
When using art materials your clothes could get dirty so you may wish to bring an apron and/or dress for mess.
Important Information
Participants need to be 16+ yrs. Sessions will be held in Studio 3, Print Room and the Garden
Are there any additional costs?
No
About the tutor
Helena McGregor is a visual artist and a qualified Art Teacher with over 10 years of experience in UK and International Schools and now is part of our Creative Learning team at Brewery Arts. Helena really enjoys the playful and exploratory approach to creativity that comes with teaching the under 4’s. She encourages messy play, mark making and exploring different materials and textures within fun craft activities.
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