About

In this class, students will learn the cyanotype printing process, a non-silver alternative photography/printing technique originally developed to create blueprints.

Cyanotype printing is a simple but relatively obscure process that allows for lots of experimentation, and can be layered with other types of printmaking and photography processes to create intricate, dynamic images.

• We will explore the history of the process, from its origins as a way to print technical material, to its use to document the natural world, and its transition into an art technique.
• We'll play with the different substrates that can be printed on (almost anything porous!), and create our own prints. We will learn about the different ways to make negatives, as well as contact printing with objects.

Students will leave this workshop with prints to keep as well as a zine (information guide) explaining the steps in detail so that they can make more at home. 

Materials: $30.  The instructor will provide all necessary supplies including printing substrates, chemicals, and negatives.

Skill Level: Beginning.  A basic understanding of photography is helpful.

Ages: Ages 14+ Welcome.

Bring a bag lunch.  We have a refrigerator where you can store your lunch and drinks. 

Instructor, Katey Rissi says: "I am an artist, craftsperson, and educator, with a background in graphic design. I have worked in the design field as a print designer, photographer, and as a creative director. Additionally, I ran a small business selling my printmaking work and paper sculpture to art museums and small shops around the country.

Feeling the need to incorporate social justice and activism into my artmaking practice, I shifted my attention to teaching art and community work in 2016. I currently work as an art educator at the Boys and Girls Club, where I develop curriculum and implement programming for youth aged 5-14. I teach workshops to both youth and adults in printmaking, photography, creative practice, plant medicine, and folk ecology. I live and make art on Bainbridge Island."