“Join us for a perfect summer afternoon exploring the art of cyanotype— creating stunning blue prints using the sunlight.
In this session, we’ll be joined & inspired by artist Frida Rodriguez, experimenting with cyanotyping both images and found objects.
If you’re unfamiliar— cyanotype is a sustainable printing method that captures images of 2D and 3D objects on paper using UV rays. Check out our pinterest board of examples here!
Prior to the session, you’ll send in a photo of your choice for Frida to turn into a transparency film for you to print with <3 Each person will leave with up to two 9x12 cyanotype prints, and everything you need to know to do it again and again.
What we’ll demo, but prep for you:
Preparing paper to make cyanotype prints
Properly prepping your images to cyanotype print with
What you’ll learn & put into practice:
Composing your cyanotypes
Exposing* your cyanotypes
Washing and treating your prints
We’ll also cover creative ways you can transform your prints once they dry, and each guest will have the opportunity to leave with a set of buttons to add a button frame to their piece once it dries at home <3”