PRESSING MATTERS - CYANOTYPE workshop

WORKSHOP 3 - PRESSING MATTERS - 

FUNGI AND  PLANT PRESENTATION/TALK WITH DR JORDAN BAILEY AND BOTANICAL CYANOTYPE MAKING WITH ARTIST - STEVEN CAVANAGH.

Orange Cowra Cabonne Science Hub - Supported by Inspiring Australia
Produced by - the CORRIDOR project & Presented by: Dr Jordan Bailey and artist Steven Cavanagh

Have you ever wondered what makes fungi blue? Discover the extraordinary scientific world through nature based learning. Join us for a day of field walks and talks in learning how to make Cyanotypes and a deep dive into the world of fungi and pathogens.
Join us for the day with Dr Jordan Bailey, discussing fungi and plants followed by Photo-media artist Steven Cavanagh who will facilitate a workshop processing Cyanotypes and sculptural constructions using organic material collected from site [all materials provided]

NOTE: this is an excellent opportunity to make prints and sculptures for family and friends!!

Tutors: Steven Cavanagh is a photomedia artist, educator, curator who currently works at the National Art School Sydney and Arts Out West NSW. Steven has previously collaborated with the CORRIDOR project and Orange Cowra Cabonne Science Hub as an artist and educator. Dr Jordan Bailey is the Institute Director and Leader Plant Pathology Curation | Plant Biosecurity Research and Development at the Department of Primary Industries Orange. 

Image credit above: Steven Cavanagh producing works at the CORRIDOR project for the Orange Regional Gallery ‘Material Measure’ Exhibition 2022.