Cyanotype Workshop

Saturday July 16th, 1-4pm & Sunday July 17th, 1-3pm
Cost: $50
12 tickets available
Ages: 15 and older
All materials provided
No experience necessary

Register by July 14th to guarantee your spot

Learn the techniques of one of the earliest photography processes! In this class you will experiment artistically with both traditional and wet cyanotype methods.

What is Cyanotype? It is a printing process using UV sensitive chemicals and sun exposure that results in a deep blue background with a white image. Cyanotype is technically a type of photography and is one of the earliest photograph technologies! This process was used to create cheap copies of design plans used by architects and engineers.

What to bring:
Watercolor paper is provided, however, you are encouraged to bring additional materials to print on such as:

Any papers you wish to experiment on.
White fabric made of a cotton or natural material (the prints will wash right out of synthetic materials such as polyester) Examples include t-shirts, tote bags, table runners, pillow cases, table mats, etc…
Light wooden surfaces
Lightly colored, flat stones

Some objects to print with will be available, however, you are encouraged to bring your own items which could include:

Transparent objects (glassware, photo negatives)
Pressed flowers and leaves
Trinkets with interesting silhouettes (keys, nails, jewelry, etc.)

You may also like the following events from Alleghany Highlands Arts and Crafts Center:

• This Saturday, 5th July, 12:00 pm, Cyanotype Workshop in Clifton Forge
• Next Monday, 7th July, 09:00 am, Kids Summer Art Camp in Clifton Forge
• Next Friday, 11th July, 02:00 pm, Zine Making in Clifton Forge

Also check out other Workshops in Clifton Forge.