Discover the 19th-century photographic process of the cyanotype using botanical specimens and sunlight.
In this workshop, you’ll discover the beautiful 19th-century photographic process of the cyanotype (often called a blueprint), known for its striking Prussian blue tones. In its earliest form, the cyanotype was used to record botanical specimens.
During our workshop, you’ll collect plants or foliage from the garden (or bring your own) to create delicate contact prints, OR you can create stencils for abstract designs. We’ll coat Japanese rice paper with light-sensitive chemistry, expose your designs in the sunlight, and develop them. We’ll also cut a matt board for your favourite final print. You can bring your own papers to test printing on, but they must be non-coated (able to absorb chemistry) and wet-strength.
All materials included.
Thirty minute lunch - bring a packed lunch to have in our historic home or explore the local cafes in Te Aro.
Information, images and logo sourced from the Inverlochy Art School website.
