Learn how to approach cyanotype-one of the first photographic printmaking process discovered in 1842 using watercolor paper, cyanotype paint and light to beautiful botanic blueprints.

This two hours workshop will introduce you to the basics of the cyanotype printmaking-process discovered in 1842-using watercolour paper, cyanotype paint and light to create your own images. This process allows one to create beautiful floral prussian blue prints -join me and learn about its history and chemistry.

LEVEL

This is a complete beginner workshop suited for any kind of ability and no previous experience is necessary.

AGENDA

1. Introduction to history of early photographic printmaking

2. Chemistry and technology of the process

3. Creating prints using botanicals in relaxed and friendly atmosphere

4. Troubleshooting tips

All materials will be provided

WHAT YOU GET

You’ll learn a new skill in botanical printmaking which you can continue beyond the session, which you will finish with 2-3 prints ready to take home and get framed.

LOCATION

Workshops will take place in my studio space in West London Earls Court/West Brompton, SW6 1TT

Learn to create prints right from your garden using leaves, spinach,turmeric and explore one of the earliest photographic processes.

This short but compact workshop will introduce you to a very unique anthotype printmaking process discovered in 1842 using watercolour paper and crushed flower petals or plant juices like turmeric or spinach to create botanical images and prints from digital photographs. I will teach you how to prepare your own emulsion- after the workshop you will be able to take home and use the skills you have learned here to create your own work. I will also show you how to make anthotype print using digital photograph (you can see a sample photograph on the video here)

LEVEL

This is a complete beginner workshop suited for any kind of ability and no previous experience is necessary.

AGENDA

1. Introduction to history of early colour processes

2. Chemistry and technology of the process

3. Preparation of dyes with pestle&mortar using plant material, in relaxed and friendly atmosphere

4. Creating digital film for printing

5. Introduction to printing on leaves & selecting appropriate plants for the process

6. Troubleshooting tips and directions for finishing prints at home

WHAT YOU GET

You’ll learn a new skill in botanical printmaking which you will need to continue beyond the session( due to the nature of the process, you will need to continue exposing your prints after taking them home-all materials needed will be provided)

All participants have to submit one digital photograph ( this can be taken with phone or camera) ahead of time, preferably A5 in 300 dpi to kucamagda@gmail.com

LOCATION

Workshops will take place in my studio space in West London Earls Court/West Brompton, SW6 1TT

Learn how to approach cyanotype-one of the first photographic printmaking process discovered in 1842 using watercolor paper, cyanotype paint and light to beautiful botanic blueprints.

This two hours workshop will introduce you to the basics of the cyanotype printmaking-process discovered in 1842-using watercolour paper, cyanotype paint and light to create your own images. This process allows one to create beautiful floral prussian blue prints -join me and learn about its history and chemistry.

LEVEL

This is a complete beginner workshop suited for any kind of ability and no previous experience is necessary.

AGENDA

1. Introduction to history of early photographic printmaking

2. Chemistry and technology of the process

3. Creating prints using botanicals in relaxed and friendly atmosphere

4. Troubleshooting tips

All materials will be provided

WHAT YOU GET

You’ll learn a new skill in botanical printmaking which you can continue beyond the session, which you will finish with 2-3 prints ready to take home and get framed.

LOCATION

Workshops will take place at a partner venue in Travel Cafe ( Islington)