Learn about the process of creating a Cyanotype, different techniques and how to use an analogue process.

  • Explore a variety of Cyanotype techniques through live demonstrations, then experiment with these methods using your own materials or those provided.
  • Explore the printing process in a supportive and experimental environment.
  • Set up, make and develop your own prints to bring home afterwards.

Cyanotype, also known as blueprinting or sun-printing, is one of the earliest photographic processes. It is an accessible analogue technique that is easy to learn and offers rich opportunities for experimentation and creative success.

During this Introduction to Cyanotype Printing workshop, you’ll observe the chemistry in action, handle examples, watch demonstrations of different techniques and then try these methods yourself to produce several pieces of work to take home.

This workshop will have a botanical theme and will be relaxed, accessible and sustainable, using plants and flowers provided by the tutor. You may also bring your own botanical materials or forage responsibly from the banks of the Avon beside Locksbrook Campus or one of the nearby green spaces.

Introduction to Cyanotype Printing is designed so everyone can participate at whatever level suits them. The process is experimental so there is no right or wrong.

Overview

This course will take place at Locksbrook Campus, Bath, BA1 3EL.

This short course costs £119 per person.

Please wear old clothes as this course might get messy.

Meet the team

Dr Melissa Mahon is a BSU alumna and experienced workshop leader with particular interests in photography and sculpture.

She constantly makes and exhibits her cyanotypes and is currently working on some large-scale pieces. She is a Creative Mentor with 黑料正能量 Emerge graduate studios and has exhibited her work widely.

Terms and conditions

Read the terms and conditions for taking part in this short course.

Contact us

For more information about the course please email your enquiries to shortcourses@bathspa.ac.uk .