Cyanotype Workshop

Pictura is housed in the FAR Center for the Contemporary Arts. We are committed to an annual calendar of exhibits – all free to the public – as well as educational programming through lectures and workshops. We work with the guiding belief that photography is a powerful tool, one that sparks questions and conversations and richly engages community.INSTRUCTORBen Rainsis a portrait and documentary photographer with an interest in the early history of the medium. Proficient with all manner of large format and antique cameras and film processes, he uses these tools to craft exquisite personal portraits.  Ben is a patient and enthusiastic guide for students looking to navigate the technical aspects of film photography.

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Cyanotypes: A two-day workshop that teaches participants the cyanotype process with instructor, Ben Rains. The process was invented by Sir John Herschel in 1842, and is one of the oldest and simplest historical photographic printing processes. The workshop attendees will learn how to make their own cyanotype printing paper, and how to print cyanotype photograms and photographs. All workshop materials will be provided along with notes and a resource list so participants can continue to create prints on their own.
 
Day 1: Introduction, Printing Photograms with Premade Paper, Mixing Chemistry, Coating Paper
Day 2: Printing Photographs, Advanced Printing Techniques, Print Toning
 
Notes: Participants should wear clothing they’re not concerned about getting a little messy. If the cyanotype coating chemistry gets on fabric, it will turn blue when exposed to sunlight.  2-day workshop meets from 1 - 4pm on both Saturday and Sunday.

FAR Center for Contemporary Arts

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