Description
Learn how to create a rich layered blue garden in cyanotype using plants and UV lights which allow you to make cyanotypes at any time of the year. Cyanotype is an alternative photographic printing process, known as a blueprint, developed by Sir John Herschel in 1842 using light-sensitive iron salts which turn blue in sunlight.
I will take you step by step through the process of using layers of plants and precise timings under the UV lamp to produce different tones of blue on each layer. Also, how the opacity of plants (or other objects) and length of exposure affect the prints. This will create a richness and depth to your cyanotypes.
You will coat your own paper with solution and then plan the design of your garden using pressed plants, focussing on composition and understanding how each layer affects the others.
You will use pressed plants from my collection or can bring plants from your own garden. Bear in mind that this workshop is in February so you will need to have pressed your plants previously or forage for whatever you may find in your winter garden.
Your design will be exposed under a UV lamp and then washed in water to develop the print.
Once dry you can embellish your prints. You can use subtle water colours, acrylic markers or go bling with metallics.
Please bring £10 for materials which will include papers, cyanotype solution, art materials, vinyl gloves and wear and tear of equipment.
Skill Level: Beginner to Intermediate. Workshop will be adapted to the level of participants.
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