MEMORIES IN BLUE WORKSHOP CYANOTYPE

LOOKING FOR A WAY TO SPARK YOUR CREATIVITY?

In this workshop you will be introduced to making cyanotype prints or blueprints. A photocopy technique developed by Anna Atkins (1799-1871), the first female photographer. She used this technique to capture botanical images of seaweeds and algae.

Blue print

With special liquid, solid paper is turned into photo paper and made photosensitive to UV light. When the light shines on the treated paper, the characteristic cyan-blue colour is created. At the places where you place plants, flowers or other silhouettes, the paper remains white.

Light

Because the sun is weak and does not shine often, we will illuminate the image with artificial UV light. In the workshop you can make botanical images of plant material, among other things. It is also possible to print photos and make collages of photos combined with leaves, lace, textiles and transparent materials.

Inspiration

It’s nice to bring transparent or flat material. For example, transparent paper or foil, lace, transparent textile, organza, etc. Dried plants do very well. There is also material in the studio, but you are encouraged to make your own choice of material. You can also take your inspiration from nature for your materials. If you are going to work with photos of people who are especially close to you, you can also take small objects that suit that person, and then you can print those objects with your design.

The workshop Cyanotype in One day takes place in the studio of Jacolien de Jong but can also be performed in any suitable location.

For more information contact Jacolien de Jong

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