Monday, June 8, 2009

blueprints = cyantoypes = yay!!!

photogram on cotton created by jennifer d.
photogram
cyanotype workshop!!!!!!
date: sunday 14 june 2009
1:00 am - 4:00 pm

cost: $95 in advance, $100 at the door
cost includes all materials, chemicals, and notes. priority will be given to those who register early. please email us to register.
the cyanotype process:
the cyanotype process, also known as the blueprint process, was first introduced by john herschel in 1842 and has remained virtually unchanged since its invention.
class objective:
the class will introduce students to the history of the cyanotype process. students will learn how to mix chemicals to make sensitizing solutions and application techniques for coating various papers, fabric, and wood (experimentation is encouraged). images may be created from film, transparencies and/or glass plate negatives. photograms may be created with botanical specimens, feathers, lace, stencils, and other objects (no film, camera, or negatives needed for photograms). most of the class will take place outside, as sunlight will be used to expose the cyanotypes.
this workshop is adaptable for participants of all ages and levels of experience.

2 comments:

AlternativePhotography said...

Very nice photograms! If you want to learn more about how to make cyanotypes with enlarged negatives, or tone them, there is an excellent beginners guide here:
http://www.alternativephotography.com/books/cyanotypes.html

amandalbs said...

this class was soooo much fun! thanks ladies!