Blueprints with Sunlight: A Cyanotype Print Making Workshop

Cyanotype Printmaking Workshop: Make Your Own Sun Prints, Vic Park

Make blue-and-white art using nothing but sunlight.

Cyanotype is one of the oldest and most magical printing processes: lay leaves, flowers or your own hand-drawn design on treated paper, expose it to the sun, rinse it in water, and watch it turn a deep Prussian blue. No experience needed.

In this relaxed two-hour workshop with local artist Luvieur, you’ll make two A5 prints to take home: one from found objects and one from a design you draw yourself.

What you’ll do

• Learn how cyanotype works, and how to get crisp, high-contrast prints

• Arrange leaves and natural objects into a print

• Draw your own design to turn into a print

• Expose your prints in the sun and rinse them in water

• Take home two A5 prints. They’ll still be slightly damp, and will deepen in colour over the next 24 hours

Choose your session

• Saturday 21 November, 10AM-12PM

• Sunday 22 November, 10AM-12PM

Both sessions run the same workshop. Places are limited to 16 per session.

Good to know

• All materials are provided, including paper, gloves and aprons

• No experience needed. This workshop is suitable for beginners aged 15+ (as a guide)

• Bring a few of your own leaves or flowers if you’d like, though plenty will be provided from the Baillie Hill grounds keeper

• Wear clothes you don’t mind getting a little messy, and bring a bag or folder for carrying your damp prints home

• The workshop runs outdoors, so it’s best to bring sun protection. In case of cloud, we’ll use a UV lamp to expose the prints

Where
The Artist Studio, behind Milly’s Acre, Baillie Hill [15 Hill View Terrace, East Vic Park]. Free parking is available at Baillie Hill. Food and drinks can be bought at Milly’s Acre before or after your session - recommended not to order food or open container drinks during the workshop due to chemicals involved.

About the artist
Stephanie Ee (aka Luvieur) is the current Artist in Residence at Baillie Hill, a program presented by the Town of Victoria Park.

Keep your eyes out for the studio’s open hours, with prints and gifts available just in time for Christmas.