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Feeling Blue: The Cyanotype
Saturday, April 21: 10:00am–6:00pm
Also known as the blueprint or ferroprussiate process, the cyanotype was discovered by Sir John Herschel in 1842. The cyanotype was one of many iron-based photographic processes developed in the early days of photography and, due to its relative simplicity, is often one of the first alternative processes that people study.
The cyanotype is typically an image rendered on paper in various shades of blue. It is, however, a process that can be adapted to other substrates, and can be toned to offer some variations of color.
This entry-level workshop will introduce participants to aspects that are common to most of the historical processes and their variations, including making simple negatives for printing, safe and proper materials handling, paper preparation and coating, exposure, processing, and toning.
We will also explore other materials on which to make cyanotypes. Participants are asked to bring their choice of a light-colored t-shirt or other article of clothing, swatch of canvas or other fabric, or any other material on which they'd like to experiment with this process.
Participants will be given instructions on how to digitally prepare their image files and deliver them to us prior to the class. We will then make your negatives in advance which will allow for more printing time on the day of the workshop.
There will be a break for lunch. You are welcome to bring your own or order from any of a number of local restaurants. Please wear comfortable shoes.
Non-members: $80+$15 materials Members: $70+$15 materials
Course Enrollment: 2-12
Instructor: Chris Huestis
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