Blueprints with Sunlight: A Cyanotype Print Making Workshop

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Cyanotype Printmaking Workshop: Make Your Own Sun Prints, Vic Park

Make blue-and-white art using nothing but sunlight.

Cyanotype is one of the oldest and most magical printing processes: lay leaves, flowers or your own hand-drawn design on treated paper, expose it to the sun, rinse it in water, and watch it turn a deep Prussian blue. No experience needed.

In this relaxed two-hour workshop with local artist Luvieur, you’ll make two A5 prints to take home: one from found objects and one from a design you draw yourself.

What you’ll do

• Learn how cyanotype works, and how to get crisp, high-contrast prints
• Arrange leaves and natural objects into a print
• Draw your own design to turn into a print
• Expose your prints in the sun and rinse them in water
• Take home two A5 prints. They’ll still be slightly damp, and will deepen in colour over the next 24 hours

Choose your session

• Saturday 21 November, 10AM-12PM
• Sunday 22 November, 10AM-12PM

Both sessions run the same workshop. Places are limited to 16 per session.

Good to know

• All materials are provided, including paper, gloves and aprons
• No experience needed. This workshop is suitable for beginners aged 15+ (as a guide)
• Bring a few of your own leaves or flowers if you’d like, though plenty will be provided from the Baillie Hill grounds keeper
• Wear clothes you don’t mind getting a little messy, and bring a bag or folder for carrying your damp prints home

The workshop runs outdoors, so it’s best to bring sun protection. In case of cloud, we’ll use a UV lamp…