Invented in 1842, the cyanotype process is one of the oldest light-sensitive printing techniques. We will be utilizing the power of the sun during this indoor/outdoor workshop, and will be working in Highpoint’s rain garden and parking lot, weather permitting.
Participants will learn the basics creating cyanotype prints, from mixing chemistry to preparing the paper for exposure to sunlight (or exposure unit) then developing the image in ordinary water. This is a stencil-based process and is particularly suited for using botanical matter like leaves and flowers to make images. Students will be asked to bring plant material and other flat objects they are interested in using and can forage from the garden as well.
The class will also explore experimental ways of making stencils for exposure, utilizing drawing and painting materials, as well as cut paper of various densities. This part of the workshop will center on hand-drawn or cut imagery so bring your ideas! Students will leave with the knowledge and confidence to pursue the wide world of cyanotype printing at home.
Please note, that while this process can be used to print photographic negatives, Highpoint does not supply digital output and we will not be covering that more advanced technique.
The class fee includes materials and equipment, a set amount of art paper for coating and exposing in class, as well as a few pieces of prepared fabric for each student. Class sessions will focus on demos in the morning followed by instructor-supported free work time.
About the instructor: Kristin Bickal (she/her) received her BS in Design and Photography from the University of Cincinnati. After a long career as an art and creative director in the advertising industry, she retired and returned to studying printmaking and the book arts full time. She’s an experienced instructor at Highpoint. Her own work explores the intersections of commercial and fine art, and reflects on the natural and built environment, traditional women’s work, and people’s things that are left behind.
REGISTRATION DETAILS
Registration and payment may be completed through this website. Refunds are no longer available after the registration deadline. Please call 612-871-1326 or email info@highpointprintmaking.org if you wish to pay with cash or check, or have any questions.
DISCOUNTS AND SCHOLARSHIPS
A 10% discount is available for Highpoint Members. A 50% discount is available for current co-op members (exclusions may apply).
Full Color Print Scholarship: A limited number of full tuition scholarships are available through the Full Color Print Scholarship, which provides free classes to individuals who identify as Black, Indigenous, and People of Color. Request a scholarship for this class by clicking the button below, or call, email or visit Highpoint. See our Discounts and Scholarships page for more details.
NOTE: Scholarship spots are full for this class. You may still submit a request to be put on a waitlist.
