Tree full days of Antique Cyanotype Private Workshop

Comprehensive Cyanotype Workshop Program:

• Introduction and Overview:
• Welcoming participants to the workshop.
• Brief history and artistic significance of cyanotype photography.
• Safety guidelines and an overview of the day’s activities.
• Session 1: The Basics of Cyanotype Printing :
• Understanding the Cyanotype Process:
• Detailed explanation of cyanotype printing, including its unique visual qualities. Historical exemples
• Overview of the materials and chemicals used. 
• Image Selection and Negative Preparation:
• Choosing images from personal collections for cyanotype creation.
• Techniques for converting images into negatives suitable for printing.
• Mixing and Applying Cyanotype Solution:
• Hands-on demonstration and participation in mixing the cyanotype chemistry.
• Application of the solution to paper, preparing for exposure.

• Session 2: Exposure and Development 
• Exposing the Paper to UV Light:
• Techniques for exposing cyanotype-coated paper to natural or artificial UV light.
• Experimenting with exposure times to achieve different effects.
• Washing and Drying Prints:
• Instructions on how to properly wash and dry cyanotype prints.
• Discussion on the chemical reactions completing the cyanotype process.
• Session 3: Post-Processing and Modifications :
• Advanced Finishing Techniques:
• Introduction to post-processing techniques to enhance cyanotype prints.
• Use of various agents for toning and tinting to alter the appearance of prints.
• Creating Tinted Cyanotypes:
• Specific methods for adding color to cyanotype prints, including tea and coffee staining.
• Hands-on practice with different materials to achieve unique, personalized effects.
• Materials and Equipment Provided:
• All necessary chemicals for cyanotype solution.
• High-quality paper for printing.
• UV lamps and/or arrangements for sunlight exposure.
• Tools and materials for post-processing and tinting.
• Workshop Features:
• Designed for beginners and creatives of all backgrounds.
• Private, personalized instruction ensuring a deep understanding of the process.
• Emphasis on the artistic potential of cyanotype, from traditional blue prints to innovative, tinted creations.
• Comprehensive approach covering from basic techniques to advanced modifications.