Cyanotypes: Making Art with Sunlight-Garden Workshop for Teens

Enjoy a day in the sun making cyanotype impressions, and getting hands-on exposure to early photographic printing processes. Cyanotypes were invented in 1842, preceding roll film by several decades. Cyanotypes were an early way to visualize our natural world, and learn the structure of plant biology. Get into the mindset of the first photo book publisher in the history of the world—botanist Anna Atkins—by exploring this method of contact printing. During this workshop, students will understand the concept of a photographic negative, discover the history of making and printing images, and learn about the medium’s groundbreaking contribution to both science and expressive art.

Students should bring several of their own objects to class, such as shiny materials, semi-transparent materials, crafting materials, uniquely-shaped objects, and/or organic nontoxic plant matter such as leaves or flowers. DO NOT BRING: Precious or valuable items exceeding $5 in case of loss, any sharp objects that may cause injury, or any flammable or toxic material.

$30 Workshop Fee; MoCA Members receive 10% off.

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