Intermediate Cyanotypes on Paper Virtual Workshop

Class timeline:

Monday, July 5: Demo Video Distributed

Thursday, July 22, 6pm EST: First Zoom Session

Thursday, July 29, 6pm EST: Second Zoom Session

Don’t miss this new Virtual Cyanotype Workshop taught by Zygote Teaching Artist Lisa Schonberg! Meant to be a follow-up to our popular “Cyanotypes Basics” Virtual Workshop, in this fully virtual class students will learn how to use chemicals to coat different types of papers to create cyanotypes.

Participants will receive access to an instructional demo video and then have two Zoom video group critique sessions, one week apart. Emphasis will be placed on experimentation and the use of a variety of collected materials that will block out light from the sun for printing. While learning the process of exposing and washing out their prints, students will be encouraged to develop conceptual ideas, explore how this process can work in combination with their existing art practice and approach the making of prints with an open mind.

NO SUPPLIES INCLUDED WITH PURCHASE!

For this course, you will need:

1 set of Jacquard Cyanotype Chemicals
Various papers that can be soaked in water without falling apart; such as Stonehenge print paper, Rives BFK print paper, Hot press Watercolor papers, and even some Washi papers
Foam brush applicators or Hake brush without metal ferrules
Plastic Measuring spoons
Glass jar with mouth wide enough for the brushes
Plastic table covering
Blow dryer
Glass or Plexi-glass sheets (thickness that is used for picture frames will do)
Misc. scrap cardboard sheets (similar sizes as the glass and plexi sheets)
Flat Tray for water washout (could be a glass, not metal, large Pyrex baking dish)
2 buckets
Water source and sink close by, dishwashing liquid like Dawn
Spring Clamps, bull dog clips or binder clips (at least 4)

Various collected objects that will block out the sun and/or make a shadow when placed on the coated papers. Objects can be flat or three-dimensional. The sky’s the limit! Examples: string, leaves, flowers, rocks, pebbles, sand, shells, stencils (hand-made or purchased), foil, plastic wrap, ribbon, lace, fabrics, toothpicks, wire, sticks, seeds etc.

Other misc. items that you may choose to use but aren’t absolutely necessary: washing soda, baking soda, paprika, turmeric, vinegar, peroxide, small spray bottles etc.

NOTE: While traditional cyanotypes employ photo negatives and students may want to try using them, this workshop will not go into detail about how to make negatives or any specifics about their exposure times. Also, since it’s summer time, we will only be doing our cyanotypes outside in the sun, not utilizing UV exposure units inside.