Kids cyanotype lab

Next date: Thursday, 16 January 2025 | 01:30 PM to 03:30 PM

Calling all creative kids! Ever wanted to try cyanotype printmaking?

Join the Pine Rivers Art Gallery team for an introduction to cyanotype - a style of printmaking that utilises UV rays and highly pigmented minerals and salts to create unique and vibrant prints on fabric.

Drawing inspiration from Sonja and Elisa Jane Carmichael’s brilliant blue cyanotypes in exhibition, Deep Blue, this workshop provides an introduction to cyanotype printmaking, using pre-soaked fabric and paper to create a unique set of prints.

Please note that part of this workshop will take place outdoors, so dress appropriately, and don't forget your hat and sunscreen!

Since cyanotype relies on UV exposure, the workshop is subject to weather conditions. Cyanotype chemical can stain if handled incorrectly. Please wear clothes you’re happy to get messy in - just in case!

Cost $10. Bookings required.

What is cyanotype?

Cyanotype is an experimental photography technique that utilises light-sensitive, iron-rich salt to create a high contrast, exposed contact prints of objects.

The technique uses light exposure and negative space to create ‘photograms’. This means that the cyanotype process captures a 2D reproduction of the object you place on your treated paper or fabric. It’s been around since early 1700s!

What do I need to know?

Your ticket provides:

• disposable gloves
• guided tutelage in composing designs for fabric and paper
• the tools to create a minimum of 2 cyanotype prints.

Pine Rivers Art Gallery is open from Tuesday to Saturday, 10:00 AM - 4:00 PM.

When

Location

Pine Rivers Art Gallery, 130 - 134 Gympie Road, Strathpine, 4500., View map