Participants will begin with a journey into the history of Cyanotype, pioneered by Anna Atkins in 1843, who used it to document botanical specimens. Learn about the origins of printmaking and the significance of this unique process.
The hands-on session will guide attendees through preparing and sensitizing watercolor paper, transforming it into light-sensitive photo paper. Using plant materials harvested from Longwood, participants will create their own artistic prints of flowers and leaves.
By the end of the workshop, each participant will take home their personalized Cyanotype creation, gaining insight into the science and art while mastering the basics of this timeless technique.
This workshop is ideal for artists, photographers, and anyone interested in exploring alternative photographic methods.
