Cyanotype
Spend a day exploring this early photographic process.
You'll learn about the history of cyanotype and be taken through all steps of the process, including preparing an image from a photograph or negative, coating paper with cyanotype solution, using an enlarger to make a contact print on to the coated paper, developing your prints in the darkroom, then washing and drying.
You'll leave with a set of striking blue prints.
Wonderful workshop. Clearly explained, lots of encouragement and support.
Fab. Fun. Friendly. Loved cyanotype!
Print Studio Terms & Conditions
Need to know
- What to bring
Flat objects like feathers, plants, seaweed, stencils & lace will be provided but feel free to bring anything you want to use. Ideally flat, as you will squash them under glass to make the prints. Acetate will be available to draw onto make your own stencil.
If you want to use a negative, please bring/send your images in a week before the workshop. You will be asked to supply a range of photographs from which we can make a digital negative for you by scanning them. Some images work better than others so we need a few to choose from (your photographs will not be harmed by this process and will be returned intact). If you’re able to send digital files please email them to printstudio@dca.org.uk. Please send JPEG files of a high quality (300dpi) for printing out around A5 size. If you have any questions, please contact the Print Studio (01382) 432 475.
- What to wear
We'll provide aprons and gloves but recommend wearing old cloths as printmaking can be messy. Please note that open-toed footwear and sandals are not allowed in our Print Studio.
- Food & drinks
A sealed water flask or drinking vessel is permitted but other food and drinks are not allowed in the studio.
Kit Martin
DCA Print Studio is supported by Garfield Weston Foundation
