Make your own one of a kind Cyanotype Christmas Gift on print and fabric this year on this full day workshop and explore the possibilities of image-making through the cyanotype process. Tutor and artist Jane Cummins will take you through these experimental processes and walk away with some truly unique Christmas presents.

8 students max, book early for this creative workshop to avoid disappointment.

What is a cyanotype?

A Cyanotype is a photograph made by treating paper, cloth with iron salts which then react to UV light. Originally used to document botanical specimens by placing them on treated papers and exposing them to the sun it is a beautiful creative process. The first ever photobook was made in 1843 using this Cyanotype process by English botanical artist, collector and photographer Anna Atkins, the book ‘Photographs of British Algae: Cyanotype Impressions’ can be viewed here in the Library and Archive’s Special Collections of the National History Museum in the UK.

You will be introduced to the cyanotype processes and equipment; then, you will learn how to prepare the chemicals, paper and exposures to produce your very own cyanotype images. You will also try wet cyanotypes and several other variations, enabling you to understand the process and its possibilities.

What will I learn?

– How to make your very own unique cyanotype images
– How to make care for your cyanotypes
– How to satisfy your creative energy
– How to tone cyanotypes
– How to create wet cyanotypes
– How to create cyanotypes on material
– How to create cyanotypes using digital negatives

What we provide?

Everything is supplied, but please feel free to bring any objects or materials you wish to experiment with.

Extra information

· Please don’t wear anything too precious, as things can get a little messy when using the solutions.
· Parts of the workshop will take place outside, so please bring a coat in case the weather takes a turn.

About the Tutor

Jane Cummins is an Irish photographer based in Dublin and is a graduate of the MFA Photography program at the Belfast School of Art, Ulster University. Her practice involves self-portraiture and landscape, focusing on self-exploration and identity.

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