Test Garden - Cyanotype: Imprints of Nature

Join us in the Test Garden for a hands-on workshop exploring cyanotype photography, a form of camera-less sun printing, using flowers and foliage from the garden.

The cyanotype process was developed by Sir John Herschel in 1842 and shared with Anna Atkins, who created multiple printed and bound volumes of her book Photographs of British Algae: Cyanotype Impressions (1843-53). These albums are the earliest example of illustrated books using photographically produced images.

An early step in the invention of photography, camera-less forms of capture enabled people to experiment with light-sensitive chemistry and their ability to trace the world around them. This workshop will introduce you to the history of the cyanotype process, methods to create your own prints at home, and alternative ways to experiment through foraging, collaging, and toning.

Led by Isabella Capezio.

• Workshop is limited to 20 attendees.
• All materials are provided.
  
• Please bring a hat and water bottle.
• The workshop is located in the Test Garden next to the Skyline Car Park (Wilson Parking) on Russell Street Extension.