BOTANICAL SOLAR PRINT WORKSHOP BEGINNERS

Event description - SOLAR BLUEPRINTS BEGINNERS!

Learn how to mix the chemistry, and make a solar print using Botanicals such as fresh & pressed flowers and ferns. Learn how to use the special solution, lay-out and compose, expose, wash and fix the print. Jacquard Cyanotype Solution can be purchased on the day for those wanting to get started on their own solar print work straight away! The cost if $45 for a starter kit.

SATURDAY 8th June, 2024
Time: 10.00am - 2.30 pm (30 mins lunch break included)
Where: Mullumbimby, NSW
Ages: 16+
Cost: $155 EARLY BIRD! (tools and materials included except as outlined below)  
General admission: $165

Cyanotype imagery, developed in the 19th century to document botanical specimens, is one of the oldest forms of photography. In this one-day workshop, Northern Rivers visual artist Katie Alleva will lead participants step by step through the fascinating technique of wet cyanotype printing, using objects from the natural world to create dreamy, beautiful images. The class will be inspired by the pioneering work of 19th-century botanist Anna Atkins, and participants will end the day with a series of cyanotype impressions on high-quality paper to take home.

Participants are to bring their own small selection of fresh foraged flowers, leaves, and/or pressed flowers to utilise in their cyanotype prints.  A small nibbles tray will be offered to participants.(included in ticket price). Please BYO lunch and water. There are many eateries close by, such as Mexican, Dominos, pub meals, cheese shop with amazing toasties, a French Patisserie, and you can buy cafe style food and good coffee on-site at the new M||Arts Precinct Coffee shop - open 8am - 1pm).

For large group bookings - are you planning a birthday party? Or a fun get together with friends? We can schedule your own special date and exclusive workshop. Please get in touch and we can organise an exclusive workshop event for you and offer a next level package with a professionally made nibble and cheese platter and include alcoholic and non-alcoholic drinks of your choice and even music! Bookings for January dates at this point (as we work to expand the business!). 

Email: katiealleva@gmail.com to discuss.

WORKSHOPS are SPONSORED by JACQUARD PRODUCTS USA 

Please bring apron if you like and wear covered shoes. Please bring extra paper in case you need it! I suggest a ROUGH, 300 GSM, A3 Water Colour Paper Pad - Montmartre, Saunders Waterford, Arches or Fabriano.  All other materials and equipment are included in the ticket price.

Katie Alleva is a local visual artist and teacher who has developed her cyanotype practice over the past five years. Katie is a dynamic, creative facilitator with extensive visual art knowledge and experience as a teacher. Katie Alleva holds a Bachelor of Arts Honours (First Class 1A), a Bachelor of Secondary Education (Sec. Education), a Bachelor of Visual Arts, Certificate IV in Training & Assessment, and a Certificate IV in Small business management. 

"My art workshops are not just about teaching you an art technique. They are embedded with encouraging a deeper connection to self and community. They promote self-compassion through understanding how unique mark-making is. That simply being your authentic self, is the most healing intention you can set for yourself as a creative. My workshops are designed to ignite the creative spark within you and for you to feel inspired, uplifted, connected and leave with ideas buzzing around for further creative endeavours!!!"

Advance bookings are essential via the ticketing link below:

BOOKING TERMS

In case of cancellation, Katie Alleva will provide a refund (less booking fee and administration fee of $40) if we can successfully offer your place to a participant on our waiting list. In this case, the workshop cost, less 40% admin. fee - less a booking fee of 10%, will be provided, once the replacement student has paid in full. This is at the full discretion of Katie Alleva. If you cant make it to the workshop after booking please be aware that we do not offer a credit or refund. 

If the sun isn't shining or the weather is torrential rain and windy, Katie, may postpone the event. In this instance, an automatic credit for the next workshops are offered to you.

For inquiries email: katiealleva@gmail.com

Held at the amazing M||Arts Precinct!