Make cyanotypes with us: Capturing Nature with the Sun

Cyanotypes are one of the earliest forms of photography, and they offer an opportunity for a unique creative dance with nature. We will use local plants, including some from the Olive Rush garden, and beautiful objects to create beautiful cyan prints directly with the sun. Cyanotypes offer an opportunity to let go of control and be surprised by the beautiful variations and effects that are achieved with natural exposure to sunlight. There will even be negatives of drawings by Olive Rush that you can embellish with flowers, grasses and meaningful objects, then print on high quality watercolor paper using the sun to make your own special keepsake. All materials will be supplied to create three prints on paper and one napkin or scarf. No cameras required!

TEACHER: Carol Schrader explores connections between mythology and contemporary issues through painting, sculpture, and fiber arts. She is currently artist in residence at the Coe Center for Indigenous Arts in Santa Fe. She is a national Art21 Educator and is on the educator team for the US Pavilion at the Venice Biennale. She is completing an MFA at the Art Institute of Chicago, and also holds an AFA in Studio Arts and MA in Multicultural Education, UNM, and a BA in Government, Harvard. Art education brings together her passions for creating community and working for social justice. She has enjoyed a long relationship with the Olive Rush house.