Saturday Print: Cyanotype

About this event

Cyanotype is an early photographic process which produces a cyan-coloured print. It was used by Anna Atkins to illustrate the first book with photographic images. The process was adopted by engineers and architects as a way of producing copies of drawings – hence the term ‘blueprint’. On this course you will explore the possibilities for creating both Cyanotypes from drawn and photographic images and Photograms from found objects. You will use both a UV exposure unit and sunlight (weather permitting). Course structure • Explanation of the technique with examples • Coating paper with solution • Creating images using found objects and photographs and drawings on acetate • How to do stepped timing to work out exposure times • Exposing with UV exposure unit • Exposing with daylight • Washing out the image Pre course information Any image preparation notes will be sent prior to the course date. Experience level Suitable for beginners and those wishing to refresh their skills. Maximum 6 places