WORKSHOP // Living cyanotypes
Led by Zoe Hamill, join us in the garden (and hopefully, sunshine) to make your own cyanotypes, inspired by the natural world.
Date and time
Location
6 William St
6 William Street Edinburgh EH3 7NH United KingdomRefund Policy
About this event
- 3 hours
Join us in the garden to make your own cyanotypes, inspired by the natural world.
This session is designed to be a friendly and informal introduction to this beautiful process, with plenty of space for questions and experimentation. No previous experience is necessary, it’s perfect for anyone with an interest in nature and printmaking.
At the end of the session you will have 5 finished cyanotype prints that you’ve made, as well as 5 sheets of coated paper to take away with you for further experiments.
In the session we will:
- Learn how to coat paper with cyanotype chemistry, ready for exposure
- Create cyanotype prints from plants in the garden (without destroying them)!
- Have a tea break, refreshments provided
- Experiment with wet cyanotypes and learn about toning
- Learn more about the history of cyanotypes and Anna Atkins, a pioneer of the process
About the workshop leader //
Zoe Hamill is a photographer from Co. Antrim, now living in Edinburgh. She is interested in the relationship between humans and the environment, as well as the systems of classification that we use to make sense of the world around us.
Frequently asked questions
You may wish to bring a notebook and/or a camera to document what you're doing, but nothing is required to take part. All materials will be provided.
Please note that refreshments (tea, coffee, biscuits) will be available, and 6WS is nearby plenty of cafes and supermarkets should you get peckish. You are welcome to bring your own refreshments with you too. Please email christina@agitate.gallery ahead of the session if you have any allergies.
6 William Street is wheelchair accessible and the workshop space is connected to the gallery space via stairs and lift. However, to access the garden (essential in this session) there are a few small steps. If you have any further access queries, please get in touch via christina@agitate.gallery.
Each session is subject to a minimum level of attendance, so register early to ensure your chosen session can go ahead. You will be notified 5 days in advance to confirm that the course is able to run, otherwise you will be refunded in full. We will provide relevant pre-session information then.