Experimental Cyanotypes Workshop

Learn the art of experimental cyanotype printing to create beautiful prints with found objects.


Sandra Pearce
Sandra Pearce
5.0 (7)

4 hours Class size 4 to 6 guests

  $200 ($220 per guest when you book for 1 guest, $200/guest for 2+ guests. $50 per class surcharge applies for private classes) (PayPal Pay in 4 available)
This workshop focusses on cyanotype experimentation and play so you can produce some really amazing watery and coloured effects in your prints.
What you'll get
The workshop fee includes all materials and the preparation of some papers prior to the workshop.
You will take home 10 or more cyanotype prints and the knowledge and skills to keep experimenting at home.
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Knowledge required
Suitable for all levels of experience, no art skills required.
What to bring
  • Objects to print with – flat or less dimensional for clear prints, things with interesting silhouettes. For example, leaves (pressed and semi-dried in a book for a few days), imperfect leaves, sprays of leaves and flowers/buds, feathers, lace, old keys, string, stencils. Have a variety of large solid shapes (e.g. cotton tree, eucalypt, banksia) and fine details (e.g ferns, grasses). Solid shapes work better for our experimental techniques.
  • 3 homemade Cyanotype Exposure Frames - made from old photo frames in charity shops. A4 up to A3 size - you need the glass and backing board (MDF, Foamcore, sturdy cardboard). Wrap the edges of the glass with adhesive tape (painters tape, cloth tape etc) to prevent accidents with the sharp edges. You'll also need 4 large bulldog clips per frame. For ease of identification during the workshop, please write your name on the backing boards.
  • Assorted papers to try - watercolour, kozo, rice paper. Must be robust enough to be washed and soaked. I’ll supply book pages and vintage paper sewing patterns.
  • OPTIONAL – images on clear acetate like a photograph or drawing – you can get these printed at Officeworks, maximum A5 size. The best images are those with a strong contrast.
  • Apron and nametag. You’ll be on your feet quite a bit so sandshoes are recommended.
  • Notebook, pen and pencil, for documentation of your process.
  • Your lunch and drinks. Tea and coffee are provided.
Location

Hive Studios, Unit 13/10 Depot Street, Banyo QLD

Art from the Urban Wilderness is located at Hive Studios in the suburb of Banyo, 15 km from the centre of Brisbane City. By Car – via the Gateway Motorway, take Exit 112 at the Nudgee Service Centre. By Train – walk from Northgate Station (2 kilometres) or Banyo Station (1.2 kilometres) or catch an uber or taxi from the station (1-2 minutes drive).

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Sandra Pearce

Sandra Pearce

5.0 (7)

Sandra Pearce is a Brisbane/Meanjin based artist working with artist books, printed images and paper installations. Her art practice responds to ideas relating to nature-human conflicts, the impacts of urbanisation and the human manipulation of landscape.

Sandra has exhibited widely in both regional and private art galleries and has participated in several artist-in-residence programs including Curtin Springs (NT) and Cataract Gorge (TAS).




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Art from the Urban Wilderness
Art from the Urban Wilderness

5.0 (286)
female Women-owned

Art from the Urban Wilderness is a community art studio located at Hive Studios in Banyo, northside Brisbane/Meanjin.
The studio was founded by artist Sandra Pearce in 2021, and specialises in the techniques of printmaking, papermaking, drawing, bookbinding and artist books. We offer workshops, courses, social art days, and artist talk events.
Our mission is to build an inclusive art community that nurtures creative authenticity, confidence and resilience. We also believe in the power of art to break the cycle of disaffection towards nature, to enrich lives and inspire care for the environment.
The studio is fully air-conditioned with some onsite parking as well as street parking.
2026-06-26 15:00:00
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