Cyanotype in a day
Course
In London
Description
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Type
Course
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Location
London
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Start date
Different dates available
This is an introductory course aimed at teaching you how to create your own artwork using this fascinating, easy to use, process. You will learn how to prepare and make a range of artwork using cyanotype printing, explore the process using photos, artwork and physical objects to produce your very own prints to take home with you.
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About this course
- Mix and prepare a light sensitive solution for cyanotype printing
- Coat and prepare paper for cyanotype printing
- Exposing and developing cyanotype prepared paper
- Prepare artwork and photographs for cyanotype printing
- Make your own series of prints onto paper.
It is not necessary but you are welcome to bring an object to work from such as a plant or flat object to experiment with, and one of your own photographs saved onto a USB memory stick. Photographs or Artwork with high contrast work better but not necessary. All other necessary materials will be provided for.
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Subjects
- Printing
Course programme
- Learn the simple chemistry behind preparing paper for cyanotype printing
- Historical and contemporary use of the process
- Exposure times and exposure methods
- Developing and drying prints
- How to make simple photograms, photographs and artwork for cyanotype printing
- Some basic Photoshop.
Additional information
Cyanotype in a day