Cyanotype Workshop | Brushes of Light

Explore the unexpected beauty of everyday objects with sunlight. 

Grasp the basics of cyanotype printing in this beginner-friendly workshop. Prepare light-sensitive chemicals for printmaking and create dynamic compositions with everyday objects. Use sunscreen to brush on painterly marks, evoking the soft gradients and expressive strokes of watercolour. Expose your printing paper to ultraviolent (UV) rays and reveal striking silhouettes in vivid hues of blue. 

Recommended for ages 12 and above. 

Participants are encouraged to bring objects with interesting cut-out patterns—such as lace, mesh or leaves—for this workshop. 

Learning Takeaways:

• Create evocative cyanotype prints using UV light and photosensitive chemicals
• Explore how everyday objects like sunscreen and other materials with cut-outs interact with light to produce unique mark-making effects 

 Step 1: Introduction to Cyanotype

• Learn how to develop cyanotype solution, and use it to coat your printing paper   

Step 2: Material Exploration & Composition

• Arrange your selection of everyday objects on coated printing paper, using texture to create varying effects
• Add painterly marks using sunscreen to evoke a watercolour effect  

 Step 3: Exposure & Development

• Expose your design to sunlight or a UV lamp
• Rinse and reveal your cyanotype print 

Terms & Conditions

By purchasing a ticket for this workshop, you agree to the following: 

• Refunds will not be issued for cancellations made less than 7 days prior to the workshop.
• Refunds will only be considered for valid reasons (eg medical or emergency cases) and must be supported with relevant documents.
• STPI reserves the right to cancel or reschedule a workshop if the minimum number of participants is not met. A full refund will be issued in such cases.
• More T&Cs apply