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Botanical Camera-less Photography Workshop
Saturday 21 August 2021 11 am - 4.30 pm £85 Maximum of 4 places available BOOK HERE |
Join Elizabeth Ransom for a fun and immersive camera-less photography workshop and learn how to make beautiful Prussian blue prints using the cyanotype process and bright pink anthotype prints using beets and flowers.
Cyanotype is a historical photographic printing process invented in 1842 that produces a cyan-blue print. We will be using plants such as ferns, dried flowers, and leaves to create these striking camera-less photography prints.
Anthotypes are an eco-friendly alternative photographic process that uses the photosensitive properties of plants to create images. Anthotypes were discovered by Mary Somerville as part of her research into vegetable dyes. In this workshop we will be using beet root juice and crushed flower petals to create beautiful vibrant camera-less photographs.
Schedule for the day:
11am: Introduction to the anthotype process including a brief history and how it is used today in contemporary art practice
11:30am: Learn the step by step process of how to create your own emulsion out of beet root juice and crushed flower petals, how to coat your paper and how to make the correct exposure.
12:00pm: Practice making your very own anthotypes
1:15pm: Lunch prepared by local chef Louis Fox (Please see menu below)
2:30pm: Introduction to learn about the history of cyanotypes and how they are used today in contemporary art practice
3:00pm: Learn step by step the cyanotype process including how to coat your own paper, the correct exposure times, and how to wash your print.
4pm: Practice making your own cyanotypes
These workshops are perfect for all skill levels including complete beginners.
All materials are included, but please feel free to bring your own objects that you would like to make images with such as pressed flowers, lace, or other transparent objects.
Menu:
Local chef Louis Fox will be preparing a buffet of different food options.
Please do let me know if you have any food allergies before the workshop.
We will be adhering to social distancing rules advised by the government by limiting the number of students per class (maximum of 4), providing hand sanitizer and hand washing stations.
Elizabeth is currently a PhD student and works as a teaching assistant and associate lecturer for the MFA and BA photography courses at UCA Farnham. Her work has been exhibited internationally in the UK, India, Mexico, China and the US.
This workshop will take place inside Elizabeth's artist studio located at Farnham Pottery. Directions and parking information will be emailed directly to participants before the workshop.
Cyanotype is a historical photographic printing process invented in 1842 that produces a cyan-blue print. We will be using plants such as ferns, dried flowers, and leaves to create these striking camera-less photography prints.
Anthotypes are an eco-friendly alternative photographic process that uses the photosensitive properties of plants to create images. Anthotypes were discovered by Mary Somerville as part of her research into vegetable dyes. In this workshop we will be using beet root juice and crushed flower petals to create beautiful vibrant camera-less photographs.
Schedule for the day:
11am: Introduction to the anthotype process including a brief history and how it is used today in contemporary art practice
11:30am: Learn the step by step process of how to create your own emulsion out of beet root juice and crushed flower petals, how to coat your paper and how to make the correct exposure.
12:00pm: Practice making your very own anthotypes
1:15pm: Lunch prepared by local chef Louis Fox (Please see menu below)
2:30pm: Introduction to learn about the history of cyanotypes and how they are used today in contemporary art practice
3:00pm: Learn step by step the cyanotype process including how to coat your own paper, the correct exposure times, and how to wash your print.
4pm: Practice making your own cyanotypes
These workshops are perfect for all skill levels including complete beginners.
All materials are included, but please feel free to bring your own objects that you would like to make images with such as pressed flowers, lace, or other transparent objects.
Menu:
Local chef Louis Fox will be preparing a buffet of different food options.
Please do let me know if you have any food allergies before the workshop.
We will be adhering to social distancing rules advised by the government by limiting the number of students per class (maximum of 4), providing hand sanitizer and hand washing stations.
Elizabeth is currently a PhD student and works as a teaching assistant and associate lecturer for the MFA and BA photography courses at UCA Farnham. Her work has been exhibited internationally in the UK, India, Mexico, China and the US.
This workshop will take place inside Elizabeth's artist studio located at Farnham Pottery. Directions and parking information will be emailed directly to participants before the workshop.