Half Day Workshop
Dates: 14th November or 21st November
Spaces Limited to 5 people
Time: 10am-2pm
Location: Galway City Centre
This cyanotype workshop is perfect for beginners looking to explore the art of camera-less Victorian photography. To create handmade artwork through photography.
Hosted by Brigid Vinnell in her Galway City centre darkroom. Workshops run from 10am-2pm with a short tea break.
All materials provided.
What to expect
When attending this workshop you can expect to learn the basics of the Cyanotype process.
Arriving at my city centre darkroom we will learn about paper selection, preparing the light sensitive solutions, coating the paper and finally washing and drying each piece.
I'll bring you through the steps of making your own victorian blue cyanotype.
All materials are included.
UV protective glasses, Cyanotype Chemicals, Paper, Found Objects, Flora, Brushes, Apron.
If you would like to bring any of your own found objects that you might like to use & experiment with, including your own papers or material.
**If you are bringing your own material, make sure its a natural fiber, such as cotton, linen or silk.
Some come and create with me.
What is Cyanotype
Cyanotype is a camera-less photographic process from 1842 by Sir John Herschel. This Victorian art form uses light sensitive chemicals coated onto paper or cloth. Exposing it to the sun or UV light to create beautiful blue prints.
Extra information
Arriving at my city centre Darkroom. There is paid on street parking.
Come to the back gate of the house and I will come and collect you from the gate.
Any questions about arriving, parking, location please send me an email using the contact form.
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