Beginners Cyanotype Workshop: Simply Blue

Join floral artist Lisa Shepherd in an introduction to the historic alternative photographic process of Cyanotype printing which is a form of cameraless photography.

After a quick introduction to the history of cyanotypes and how they are created, you will be shown how to safely mix and coat paper and then expose your design to ultraviolet light to produce beautiful Prussian blue coloured art. You will be guided in design composition and shown how to create visually pleasing artwork step-by-step.

You will learn all aspects of the process including making photograms from pressed flowers and plant cuttings as well as using feathers, lace, doilies, stencils and digital negatives. Be thrilled when you expose your image to reveal beautiful images, it never fails to delight.

We will discuss pressing your own flowers at home and how to preserve them for future work. You are encouraged to bring along your favourite flowers to print with or something special from your garden. Delicate flowers and leaves are best to print with.

Fresh flowers can be used but they should not be too thick and bulky as they need to go under glass; this is when pressed give better results. You will get to print three pieces on paper and create an artwork on fabric. You will also be introduced to the wet cyanotype process with the view to learning more in the advanced class.

If you enjoy photography, working with flowers and plant material this four-hour workshop is a perfect opportunity for you to learn this beautiful process in a relaxed and friendly environment.

Morning tea will be provided but please bring your own lunch and inform me of any specific dietary requirements.

Bring your creativity and a warm smile as you discover this magical process!

• Three prints on paper and one print on fabric to take home.
• Morning tea.
• Comprehensive notes to take home.

• An apron or old shirt, objects to print with and a notebook.
• There will be lots of items available to use during the class but if you have any specific flowers or objects that you would like to use for printing please feel free to bring them with you.
• Please bring your own lunch. Morning tea will be provided along with tea/coffee and cold drinks.
• Please bring a hat, though a gazebo will be set up in the garden to provide cover from the sun.

Lisa Shepherd is fully vaccinated against COVID-19, and adheres to COVID-19 government guidelines.

See additional precautions taken   

All students are sent a Covid screening document prior to the workshop commencing. All materials are sanitised and the highest levels of cleanliness are maintained at all times. Hand sanitiser, wipes and disinfectant spray are readily available. Class numbers are capped at 7 and we work outside as much as possible.