Learn how to compose an image and expose it using sunlight in our introduction to cyanotype printmaking, using botanical materials.

Cyanotype is one of the oldest photographic processes, using sunlight to produce beautiful and delicate blue images. Although a simple process, it allows creates opportunities for artists to think and work in complex and experimental ways, and create images from found materials.

In this workshop you will learn about the exposure process and how to coat materials and tone your images. We will make special use of botanical materials and foliage, gathered from the gardens surrounding the studio and those you might like to bring from home, which lend themselves fantastically to cyanotype printing.

Note: If the weather gods aren't on our side, we have a UV exposure unit as a backup to help to expose our images.

All materials and equipment will be provided.

Participants can bring their own materials for use in the composition, the flatter the better, such as acetate prints, lace and thin fabrics, and foloage.

Teas, coffees and biscuits are provided.

About the Tutor

One of our regular volunteers and workshop leaders, Andrew Dolan has been a photographer and further education lecturer in photography for over thirty years.

About Carousel Print Studio

Carousel Print Studio is a not for profit charity based on the ground floor of Exchange Place Studios in Castlegate. Carousel offers printmaking workshops and facilities for creatives in Sheffield, in a bright, warm, accessible and well equipped printmaking studio, and in community settings.

Carousel's studio is located on the ground floor just to the left of reception. The doors are widened for ease of access and there is an accessible toilet. If you have any questions regarding access needs please do contact us at print@carouselprintstudio.com

Thank you for supporting our charity!

Refund policy: All courses are non refundable.

If the course is cancelled? In the unlikely event the course is cancelled by Carousel Print Studio, a full refund will be issued, or your booking can be transferred to another course.

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Concessions: concessionary rates are available for those in receipt of benefits, please contact carousel at print@carouselprintstudio.com. Members receive 10% off all workshops, contact us to receive your discount code.

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