# Event Details - **Event Name**: Botanical Sun Printing: Section A - **Event Start and End Date**: Sat, 29 Aug, 2026 at 10:00 am – Sat, 29 Aug, 2026 at 01:00 pm (-04:00) - **Event Description**: Date: Aug 29th 2026 @ 10:00 am - 1:00 pm Price: $79 Location: Mt. Cuba Center 3120 Barley Mill Rd, Hockessin, DE 19707 Cyanotype, also known as sun prints, is a camera-less photographic process that uses light, chemistry, and nature to create striking blue-and-white images. In this hands-on class, explore how this historic technique invites close observation of plants while celebrating form, texture, and the fleeting beauty of the natural world. Begin with a brief introduction to the history of cyanotype, then use the sun itself as a UV light source to create your own prints using plant materials harvested from Mt. Cuba’s gardens. As you arrange leaves, stems, and flowers, you’ll learn how composition, exposure, and light interact to produce unique and expressive images—no photography experience required. You will leave with finished cyanotype prints and a deeper appreciation for the intersection of art, science, and plants. This creative experience offers a new way to engage with Mt. Cuba’s landscape, turning observation into lasting works of art. All supplies are provided. Please note the use of chemicals may stain, so wear appropriate clothing. This program takes place in-person at Mt. Cuba Center Saturday, August 29, 2026 (Rain Date: Saturday, September 12). 🥬 Gift or take home About the Instructor: Shelly Silva holds a M.S. in Marketing Management from Wilmington University and a B.F.A. in Fine Art Photography from Corcoran College of Art + Design. When Shelly is not teaching workshops on botanical cyanotypes or alternative photographic processes, she works as a digital communications specialist at the University of Delaware. She enjoys teaching people about the connections between nature, art, and the process of art making. Register Here: https://mtcubacenter.org/event/botanical-sun-printing-section-a-3/ **Please note: In some places, Facebook will say events are free since we do not sell tickets through Facebook. The price for tickets for this event is listed at the top of the description box and can be purchased from the link above. Mt. Cuba Center does not allow reselling of tickets via third-party companies or individual sellers. Should you not be able to attend an event after purchasing a ticket, please email info@mtcubacenter.org for reimbursement options. Thanks! - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/hockessin/botanical-sun-printing-section-a/200030556283008 - **Event Categories**: Art, Workshops, fine-arts, science-fair - **Interested Audience**: - total_interested_count: 9 ## Ticket Details ## Event venue details - **city**: Hockessin - **state**: DE - **country**: United States - **location**: Mt. Cuba Center - **lat**: 39.7903 - **long**: -75.6483 - **full address**: Mt. Cuba Center, 3104 Barley Mill Rd, Hockessin, DE 19707-9579, United States ## Event gallery - **Alt text**: Botanical Sun Printing: Section A - **Image URL**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events5/banners/a0370b768aa59cc6a10eeeeec6b4d05ebe4bc2fabea1b5e278b9531ed9d773d4-rimg-w960-h700-dce8f8f8-gmir?v=1787457736 ## FAQs - **Q**: When and where is Botanical Sun Printing: Section A being held? - **A:** Botanical Sun Printing: Section A takes place on Sat, 29 Aug, 2026 at 10:00 am to Sat, 29 Aug, 2026 at 01:00 pm at Mt. Cuba Center, 3104 Barley Mill Rd, Hockessin, DE 19707-9579, United States. - **Q**: Who is organizing Botanical Sun Printing: Section A? - **A:** Botanical Sun Printing: Section A is organized by Mt. Cuba Center. - **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me? - **A:** Botanical Sun Printing: Section A is ideal for curious learners, students, and skill-builders looking to gain hands-on knowledge and practical expertise in a focused, interactive setting. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in Hockessin, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. 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