Step into the sunlight and watch your artwork slowly appear in rich shades of blue. In this beginner-friendly workshop, you’ll explore cyanotype, a historic photographic process that uses sunlight and water to create striking blue-and-white prints. Using leaves, flowers, and other natural materials, you’ll design your own compositions, expose them in the sun, and rinse the paper to reveal one-of-a-kind botanical artwork. Along the way, you’ll learn how the cyanotype process works, how to arrange natural materials into a strong composition, and how sunlight and exposure time affect your finished print. No previous art, photography, or printmaking experience is needed. This relaxed, hands-on workshop is perfect for anyone interested in nature, photography, experimental art, or simply trying something new. Each participant will leave with original cyanotype prints created during the class. All materials are provided.
