CYANOTYPES (sunprints)
Saturday July 12th
11.00am - 3.00pm
Ella's Flower Farm
Butts Close
Wimborne St Giles BH21 5NB
A Cyanotype is a photographic printing method that produces images with a distinctive Prussian-blue colour. Prints are made by applying a light sensitive solution to paper and then placing objects on top to mask the UV light from the prepared paper. When the paper is exposed to UV light the areas will turn blue.
The process was developed in 1842 by the scientist and
astronomer Sir John Herschel, who employed it to reproduce
notes and diagrams (the technology would be widely used in
architecture and engineering until the mid-20th century,
hence the term “blueprint”)
Working in Ella's beautiful walled garden we will start by
gathering grasses and wild flowers suitable for making
cyanotypes. You will learn all about the process and create
a set of unique prints that you can take home at the end of
the day. You will also be shown other techniques like layering
and masking to create different effects.
Before you leave you will be given a bucket and some snips to head into the farm to pick your own fresh flowers to take home. £95 to include all materials and your freshly picked bouquet of flowers.
Cancellation Policy
IF YOU HAVE TO CANCEL
More than 4 weeks prior to course: A full refund will be given.
1-4 weeks prior to course: 50% of course fee will be retained.
Less than 7 days’ notice: 100% of course fee will be retained.
If you do not attend a course and have not previously informed me, 100% of the fee will be retained
IF I HAVE TO CANCEL:
I will keep you informed if there is any threat of a course not running or if there are not enough participants to make it viable. I will cancel at short notice only in the case of an emergency, such as illness or extreme weather affecting access to and use of the building.
If I have to cancel a course 100% of course fees will be refunded.
You can also enter a prize draw which is part of a crowd funding project to raise money for Ella's walled garden. Prize to win a place on this workshop along with a bucket of hand picked flowers.