The Botany of Blue: Cyanotypes after Anna Atkins

In 1843, botanist and photographer Anna Atkins self-published her first book of cyanotype photograms. The Botany of Blue commemorates Atkins, cited as the first woman photographer, and her scientific (and artistic) cyanotypes.

Cyanotypes are contact prints on light-sensitive paper, bridging photography and printmaking. UV light hitting treated paper triggers a chemical reaction that forms an intense blue dye. After looking at historical examples of cyanotypes and the work of Anna Atkins, students will explore the process through creating their own botanical prints. Working out of doors, students will use sunlight to make images from native flora, flower shop clippings and hand drawn transparencies. No previous experience necessary for this explorative, and playful process.

Cost:

$45.00

Refund Policy

PAYMENT POLICY: All classes require full payment. Payment in 2 installments may be requested by sending an email to info@spudnikpress.org.

For cancellations made at least one week prior to the first class, we can refund 50% of the full tuition, or give 100% studio credit to be used within the next 6 months. For cancellations made with less than one weeks notice, we can only give studio credit to be used within the next 6 months. No refund is available if students cancel within 48 hours of the class, workshop or lesson.

Register by:

Jul 29, 2016

Begins:

Sunday, Jul 31

Time:

1:00–5:00pm

Meets for:

1 Day

Prerequisites:

None

Authorization:

None

Student Material List:

Optional: flat or press-able objects (lace, leafs, stencils, etc)

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