2 hours
The Insect Asylum
Starting at USD 32
Thu, 23 Oct, 2025 at 03:00 pm to 05:00 pm (GMT-05:00)
The Insect Asylum
2870 N Milwaukee Ave, chicago, United States
Cyanotype Workshop at The Insect Asylum 🌿💀✨
Step into the world of early photography and natural art with our hands-on Cyanotype Workshop at The Insect Asylum!
In this class, you’ll learn the magical process of cyanotype printing — a historic photographic technique that uses sunlight to create striking blue images. Using real plants, bones, and other sustainably sourced organic specimens from our collection, you’ll compose and expose your own one-of-a-kind prints. Your welcome to bring your own items as well.
✨ What to Expect:
🎟️ All materials are included – just bring your creativity! No prior experience necessary.
📍 Where: The Insect Asylum
🕒 When: October 23rd, 3-5 pm
💵 Tickets: $55
Come create luminous works of art that capture the delicate beauty of nature in timeless shades of blue. 🌌
Accessiblity note: please be aware that our classroom spaces are not wheelchair access at this time. We are happy to accomodate with an accessible classroom space on a case by case basis. Please email us with accessiblity needs before the class at dGhlaW5zZWN0YXN5bHVtIHwgZ21haWwgISBjb20=
Additional Note: Families are welcome! Children under 18 should be accompanied by an adult. If you or your child would like to simply watch the class without participating, we’d love to have you. You can easily grab guardian/observer tickets at the front desk or online through our ticket portal.
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Tickets for Intro to Cyanotype using REAL specimens! can be booked here.
Ticket type | Ticket price |
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Intro to Cyanotype Workshop | 67 USD |
Guardian or Observer Ticket | 32 USD |