Making cyanotypes has become an annual event at the Creative Arts Club. Come along and immerse yourselves in the wonderful gardens at Bell House and create some beautiful blue prints using nature, sunlight, water – and your own creativity.
Cyanotypes – Working with Summer Light
Cyanotype printing is a form of contact photography using an object placed directly onto light sensitive paper which is then exposed to sunlight. The simplest of objects can make a hauntingly beautiful image. You will use sunlight, water, nature and your own creativity – it is as simple as that!
We will take inspiration and, weather depending, some samples from the Bell House gardens to use for the prints but you are all welcome to bring objects from home to try. Good examples of the sort of thing to bring would be: black and white negatives (large), lace pieces, an intricate stencil, small pressed plants – anything flattish that has interesting pattern allowing light to shine through.
Making cyanotypes is a kind of magic, once you have made your first print you won’t want to stop! Working with direct sunlight is ideal, but at this time of year there is enough UV light to make prints whatever the weather. So come along and have a go!
No experience is necessary. All materials and refreshments will be provided.
About the Artists/Workshop Leader:
The session will be run by Sarah Wetherall, a local artist who has many years of experience running art workshops, activities and events for a range of diverse groups of all ages. She worked at Dulwich Picture Gallery for over 10 years – during her time there she developed a particular interest in the link between creativity, health and well-being. This lies at the heart of all her classes.
