CYANOTYPES (sunprints)
Saturday August 15th
10.30am - 3.30pm
Bere Marsh Farm, Shillingstone, near Blandford, Dorset. DT11 0QY
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 the threshing barn at the wonderful Bere Marsh
Farm we will take inspiration from the surrounding wild flower
meadows which have been rewilded as part of their
regeneration projects. We will start the day by taking a gentle stroll to the meadows and gather grasses and seed heads to use in our prints. We will learn all about the process of
making cyanotypes to create a set of unique prints that you can take home at the end
of the day.
Maximum 8 people. No previous experience needed. all materials provided- £75.
FULLY BOOKED
There may be cancellations so do leave your name on the reserve list if you are interested
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.