Cyanotype and your photographic negatives - creative printing workshop

Cyanotype and your photographic negatives - creative printing workshop

In this hands-on workshop, you will learn how to generate digital negatives from your photographs and produce stunning cyanotype prints. This experience allows you to print your own images using the classic cyanotype process, beautifully blending modern photography with a historical printing technique.

What is a cyanotype?
A Cyanotype is a photograph made by treating paper, cloth with iron salts which then react to UV light. Originally used to document botanical specimens by placing them on treated papers and exposing them to the sun it is a beautiful creative process. The first ever photobook was made in 1843 using this Cyanotype process by English botanical artist, collector and photographer Anna Atkins, the book ‘Photographs of British Algae: Cyanotype Impressions’

You will be introduced to the cyanotype processes and equipment; then, you will learn how to prepare the chemicals, paper and exposures to produce your very own cyanotype images. You will also try wet cyanotypes and several other variations, enabling you to understand the process and its possibilities.

What we provide?
Everything is supplied, but please feel free to bring any objects or materials you wish to experiment with.

Extra information
· Please don’t wear anything too precious, as things can get a little messy when using the solutions.
· Parts of the workshop will take place outside, so please bring a coat in case the weather takes a turn.

About the Tutor
Jane Cummins is an Irish photographer based in Dublin and is a graduate of the MFA Photography program at the Belfast School of Art, Ulster University. Her practice involves self-portraiture and landscape, focusing on self-exploration and identity.