Join local artist Alice Christine Walker for an immersive four-hour workshop exploring the history and magic of the cyanotype process. Known for its distinctive Prussian blue tones, cyanotype is one of the oldest photographic printing processes and one of the most versatile.
This workshop strikes a balance between technical knowledge and hands-on experimentation. We will begin by demystifying the chemistry, discussing the differences between pre-coated papers, raw chemistry mixing, and pre-made solutions.
What you will learn:
Paper Preparation: How to properly coat paper using pre-made sensitizer solutions.
The Photogram Method: Creating compositions using physical objects (botanicals, glass, lace) placed directly on the paper.
The Photographic Method: Printing images using digital negatives.
Processing: Best practices for exposure, developing in water, and drying your work.
Student Requirements:
Digital Negative: Students must submit one high-contrast digital photo prior to the workshop to be converted into a digital negative.
Objects: Please bring a small selection of flat objects (pressed flowers, feathers, transparent items, lace, negatives, etc.) to use for your photograms. Note: Objects must fit within a 12-inch space.
By the end of the evening, you will leave with your custom digital negative, a collection of your own original blue-and-white prints, and the foundational knowledge to continue making cyanotypes at home.
At Franklin FOTO we never want finances to be a barrier to access. Please feel free to use our sliding-scale to pay whatever amount makes sense for your budget.
Join local artist Alice Christine Walker for an immersive four-hour workshop exploring the history and magic of the cyanotype process. Known for its distinctive Prussian blue tones, cyanotype is one of the oldest photographic printing processes and one of the most versatile.
This workshop strikes a balance between technical knowledge and hands-on experimentation. We will begin by demystifying the chemistry, discussing the differences between pre-coated papers, raw chemistry mixing, and pre-made solutions.
What you will learn:
Paper Preparation: How to properly coat paper using pre-made sensitizer solutions.
The Photogram Method: Creating compositions using physical objects (botanicals, glass, lace) placed directly on the paper.
The Photographic Method: Printing images using digital negatives.
Processing: Best practices for exposure, developing in water, and drying your work.
Student Requirements:
Digital Negative: Students must submit one high-contrast digital photo prior to the workshop to be converted into a digital negative.
Objects: Please bring a small selection of flat objects (pressed flowers, feathers, transparent items, lace, negatives, etc.) to use for your photograms. Note: Objects must fit within a 12-inch space.
By the end of the evening, you will leave with your custom digital negative, a collection of your own original blue-and-white prints, and the foundational knowledge to continue making cyanotypes at home.
At Franklin FOTO we never want finances to be a barrier to access. Please feel free to use our sliding-scale to pay whatever amount makes sense for your budget.
