Cyanotype

Class Description

Be introduced to the art of cyanotype- a photographic printmaking process. Students will work with pre-treated paper to expose in the sun and an exposure unit, as well as mixing their own chemistry and applying it to a surface to then expose. We will be working with objects and materials to lay across surfaces to create intricate designs, as well as making our own stencils using markers and acetate sheets

Class Fee

Member Pricing: $105.00

Non-Member Pricing

Pricing: $126.00

Course Agenda
Cyanotype utilizing pre-treated substrates and mixing own chemistry
 

Session 1:

• Introduction to cyanotype — presentation and show & tell

• Demonstration using pre-treated paper and the exposure unit

• Create a stencil using paper or transparency and marker

• Expose stencil onto pre-treated paper using the exposure unit

• Develop cyanotypes using water and hydrogen peroxide

Session 2:

• Mix cyanotype chemistry and apply to paper

• Create a new stencil or work with objects brought from home

• Expose stencil/objects onto paper using the exposure unit or sunlight, if applicable

• Develop cyanotypes using water and hydrogen peroxide

Topics Covered

• Introduction to cyanotype

• Working with pre-treated substrates

• Mixing and applying cyanotype chemistry

• Creating stencils

• Creating compositions with objects and materials

• Exposure using an exposure unit and sunlight

• Developing cyanotype prints

Supplies

Materials List (provided by class fees)​​

• Hydrogen peroxide

• Foam brushes — assorted sizes

• Pre-treated cyanotype paper — 5" × 7", white

• Clear acetate sheets — 9" × 12"

• Sharpies

• Cyanotype chemistry

• Stonehenge paper — 22" × 30", white

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Materials List (student brings) ​

• Flat objects with unique silhouettes or varying levels of transparency, such as botanicals or lace

​​​3 Day Class

September 26th 10am - 12pm

October 3rd 10am - 12pm

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​​​Level of Study:
All Levels