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Sun Print (Cyanotype) Photography Workshop for Families

  • Yardley Arts, The Old School Hall The Square, Yardley Hastings Northampton, England, NN7 1EU United Kingdom (map)

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This course is now sold out. If you would like to be notified of similar courses, please email info@yardleyarts.org

How to create amazing images using the sun instead of a camera!

Making sun prints is a fantastic outdoor art activity to do with children over summer. The process is fascinating and there’s lot to learn about the sun and shadows and it encourages children to be observant about shape, pattern and negative images. As an added bonus, the results are simply beautiful! This is a popular activity for children in particular, as once they get the hang of it, they are keen to experiment!

Sun prints, also called cyanotypes, have been used to make records of plants for hundreds of years. Sun print paper is coated with chemicals which react when exposed to sunlight.

Together, we will be collecting nature resources and learning the process of cyanotype printing.

Each family will be given tools for making a cyanotype print. Parents will help children place items onto paper and keep it out of the light. Warning! The process includes using a glass piece, and safety rules will be included in the process so all participants are safe.

What you will learn:

  • The process of creating a cyanotype (photographic negative).

  • Using nature to form prints

  • Learn set nature to collect and use for print design

  • The uses of ultraviolet light

Please note this is an adult led activity and we allow a maximum of 2 children per accompanying adult.

what you need to bring

  • Your creativeness/creativity

who is this course for

  • For children (5 years +) and adults

  • No experience needed, just your imagination!

WHAT IS INCLUDED

  • All materials and equipment for workshop will be provided or collected during workshop

  • Hand outs (to remind you how to do it!)

  • Soft drinks and biscuits at half time

  • Coffee/tea available for adults

Details

Friday 11 August

10am to 12:30pm

1 adult and 2 children £25

1 adult and 1 child £20

Additional adults £12.50

Although based at the Arts Centre, half of the session will be outside. Please wear appropriate clothing and sun protection.

Children must be companied by an adult, maximum 2 children per adult






Booking

Booking is essential via bookings@yardleyarts.org or you can book online below. Your space(s) will be confirmed upon receipt of payment.

about the tutor

Sam is a professional commercial photographer with a creative twist. With a background in art and illustration, until falling in love with photography. Sam's career transitioned from teaching photography to commercial photography after completing a MA in photographic communication. Teaching this course provides the opportunity to pass on skills and play with creative processes. Come join in on the fun and enjoy photography with Sam and learn something new!

If you have any questions about the course, please email Sam directly sampeel@wellypictures.com

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