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Cyanotype Process: Sun Printing on Paper and Fabric: with Sue Lynch Thursday, 9:00 am – 12:00 pm $120 member/$150 non member

March 2 & 9, 2017 (no refunds/transfers after February 9, 2017) March 16 & 23, 2017 (no refunds/transfers after February 23, 2017)

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Come experience the fascinating results of the process of . Although the prints are handsome by themselves, they are also perfect for quilts, artist books, etc. This historic technique combines the sensitivity of printmaking and the process of to produce beautiful and distinctive imagery. No photo experience is required and everything covered in class can be continued on your own. Each class is three hours long and open to all levels, ages from 16 up.

Today, photographers are glued to their computer screens where they enhance and manipulate images. We will walk away from our computers and come and experience a new way to create imagery. Sir John Herschel in 1842 discovered the cyanotype. It was one of the first photographic methods. It’s simple, instant and refreshing. So get away from the or computer and find a new way to express yourself.

We will coat paper, expose to sunlight and rinse to complete the prints. I will have fabric squares and silk scarves already coated, available to students that wish to experiment with material. We will also tone some of our work with tea or coffee to create a sepia colored image. The amount of work completed will depend on individual interests, size and amount of images created.

The only hazard (the danger is small) when working with these materials is when the chemicals are crushed and combined. I will combining the chemicals before the class.

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First class

The class will begin with examples of work and a short discussion about Sir John Herschel, the inventor of the cyanotype. We will also look at Anna Atkins work. She was a botanist and produced the first cyanotype book of British algae.

Chemical ingredients will be examined. Coating the paper will be demonstrated along with drying and caring for the emulsion. Timing and to the sun, developing the exposed prints and various drying techniques will also be discussed and demonstrated before class participation begins.

Second class

Material will be introduced to students that are interested in printing with fabric. The process is exactly the same as for paper development. Bleaching and toning a print will also be demonstrated and available for students that want to experiment with this embellishing technique. The class will continue to work on coating, exposing and developing prints. Trouble shooting dialogue and sharing of completed images . SUPPLY LIST

1. Old newspapers (we will use in working space to prevent staining) 2. Apron or old shirt (cyanotype stains) 3. Gloves (plastic disposable) 4. Old photographic negatives make great prints. I will have some for experimentation. If you would like to print a particular image and you don’t have a , I can print a negative with acetate transparency film. Make sure the image has strong contrast. You can email me your before class. ([email protected]) Each negative is $5.00. Make sure you email image a week before class starts. (this is optional) 5. Face mask (I will be mixing all chemicals before class and a face mask is not required) I’m including this note only for people that may feel more comfortable with a facemask. 6. OBJECTS You must have objects or negatives to print a photograph. Any object can be used to make . Choose things that have interesting shapes, such as grass, leaves, flowers and other plants that are semi-transparent. Feathers and lace make great prints too. 7. 2 gallons of distilled water

The following is additional information that may be of interest to some students. All the required materials are listed above.

Light sensitive emulsion. I will supply enough to coat eight, 8” by 12” papers. We will be using ½ an ounce at a time. It is very safe when handled carefully. Mixing trays and glass bottles with droppers will be available for use. Hake brushes without ferrules are used to coat papers. Glass and contact frames (I will supply an assortment of sizes) Sunshine (I will have a UV unit if it rains)

Continued… Sepia Toner and strong black tea bags (if you want to change the blue to sepia) Bleach ½ of a cup (if you want to tone the to sepia) Papers. There are many papers suitable for cyanotype printing but all surfaces must be a natural (100 cotton or silk without synthetics).

You may bring your own paper as long as it’s a natural surface. Be careful, some papers don’t develop well if they are buffered. I will have the following papers you may purchase from me.

Cranston Montval 300g 9” by 12” ($2.00 a sheet) Winsor and Newton cartridge paper 16” by 11” ($2.00 a sheet). Fabric coated squares: 8” by 8” are $1.50 and 6” by 6” are $ 1.00. A silk scarf, 8” by 54”, is $18.00. Please let me know the number of fabric items you want me to purchase three weeks before the class starts. If you want to look at the site and purchase your own, look under Blueprints on Fabric online. Please don’t purchase a scarf longer than 54” because I don’t have a frame longer then 56” for printing.

Blueprints on Fabric carry all types of precoated materials. If you are interested in purchasing any on your own the website is Blueprints on Fabric or the phone number is 800 631 3369. Please call me for any questions. Home- 508-746-0381 Cell- 774-218-4800; [email protected]

You may purchase any of these items from Freestyle Photographic supplies or Blueprints on Fabric.

Instructor Bio

Earned Bachelor of Fine Arts at Tampa University and a Masters Degree in Teaching Art. Recently retired from teaching high school art for 26 years as well as being the art department coordinator. Taught Ceramics, Photography, Drawing, Advanced Studio Art and AP Studio Art.

Am always interested in taking art classes to find the next medium that excites me. I am a glass artist and have recently taken up silver jewelry making. I find the most popular classes are in the field of photography and have developed a special interest in Alternative Photographic Processes. I have a passion for the creative, hands - on aspects of this exciting medium.

I have taken intensive workshops with Brenton Hamilton at the Maine Media workshops in Rockport Maine and also studied at the Penumbra Foundation in New York City, Rhode Island School of Design in Rhode Island and Mass College of Art, in Boston, Massachusetts. Last year, I entered two juried show where I exhibited my and won an award for a ceramic piece. Now that I’m retired, I’m adding breath to my portfolio and teaching workshops.