BOTANICAL SOLAR PRINT INTERMEDIATE

Event description

SUNDAY: 16th JUNE, 2024
Time: 10.30 am - 3pm (includes a break for lunch) (BYO)
Where: THE ART DEPOT, at KERAMIKA CERAMICS WORKSHOP SPACE - OPPOSITE 53 Station Street, Mullumbimby, 2482 (next to Woolworths)
Ages: 16+
Cost: $230 EARLY BIRD! (tools and materials included except as outlined below)
General admission: $250 plus booking fee
Morning tea is provided: tea and coffee and snacks

ID: Image of past participants cyanotype print. Grevillea and Bougainvillaea are placed out on top of a painted blue cyanotype circle on paper. Glass is placed on top to press the flowers as close as possible to the the paper. Seven bulldog clips clamp it all onto a backing board. This is placed on the grass and left to expose in the UV light from the sun.

A DAY FOR IMMERSIVE CREATIVE PRACTICE! TAKE SOME TIME out for YOURSELF! ART PRACTICE IS EXCELLENT SELF-CARE.

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, feathers, and/or pressed flowers to utilise in their cyanotype prints. All other materials and equipment will be provided.

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.

ID: Blue and white botanical cyanotype prints hang on a white clothes airyer outside. They are dying under the sun.

"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, and connected and leave with ideas buzzing around for further creative endeavours!!!"

Advance bookings are essential via the ticketing link below, or by phoning Katie on 0435 203 936 or emailing: katiealleva@gmail.com

BOOKING TERMS

In case of cancellation, Katie Alleva will provide a refund if we can successfully offer your place to a participant on our waiting list. In this case, the workshop cost, 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 the sun isn't shining Katie may postpone the event. In this instance, you will receive a full refund should you not be available for the next proposed date. We will make sure we secure a UV light to avoid this occurring.

Please note: Katie will email you the address of the workshop after you book on Humantix.

For inquiries email: katiealleva@gmail.com

The humane choice for tickets Humanitix donates 100% of profits from booking fees to children’s charities

ACCESSIBILITY information:

Toilet on site. No accessible toilet onsite. See map below for how to get there. Lots of parking on site. Easy flat access from car park to venue (10 meters). The venue does not have wheel chair access unfortunately being an old building. Two - three steps up to building with one doorway entrance only. No accessible entry to the building, ramps, or lifts. Please get in touch if you require the availability of Auslan interpretation, audio description, accessible tours, captioning, information in Easy English, large print or other languages. The lighting is natural light. Assistance and Guide Dogs are welcome.

Please email, text or call Katie with queries regarding access.
E: katiealleva@gmail.com M: 0435 203 936

Please note: KERAMIKA CERAMICS is OPPOSITE, 53 Station Street, Mullumbimby, 2482. A map will be emailed to you upon booking.