Botanical Sun-Printing Workshop

Botanical Sun-Printing Workshop: 

Join us for a fun and relaxed afternoon workshop at Adelaide Hills Wine Bar. Art meets science in the magical process of sun-printing, also called Cyanotype printing. Facilitated by Sally Millard of Blossom and Bond, participants will make beautiful cyanotype prints using pressed flowers and other botanicals, arranged on specially treated sun-printing paper and producing striking and ethereal blue and white designs. 

During this workshop you will:

*Learn about the history and chemistry behind cyanotype, one of the oldest photographic printing techniques, invented in 1842 by Sir John Herschel.

*Gain insights into the materials needed, including the special chemicals used to create the photosensitive solution and the best practices for coating your paper.

*Explore various techniques for composing your cyanotype prints using pressed flowers and other botanicals.

*Witness the magical transformation as you expose your designs to sunlight and develop them in water. Learn tips for achieving different shades of blue and enhancing the detail in your prints.
 

Included in the price of the workshop:

-Your choice of a glass of bubbles or coffee and cake, courtesy of Adelaide Hills Wine Bar. 

-All materials needed, including the highest quality fine art printing paper, hand-pressed flowers and botanicals, and all equipment necessary to create your own cyanotype prints.

-A printed copy of step-by-step instructions, should you wish to carry on your cyanotype journey at home. 

-All prints created during the workshop can be taken home and framed. 

This is a beginners level workshop, no previous experience with cyanotype is needed.

Event details:

Saturday 21st September 2024 1:30pm-3:00pm or

Sunday 29th September 2024 1:30pm-3:00pm