Discover the magic of cyanotype; a beautiful photographic process that uses sunlight to create stunning Prussian blue images. Enjoy access to Fiona’s dried flower and leaf collection to create your very own botanical artworks using this magical process.
Join us for a relaxed, experimental 2-hour session where you’ll hear a little of the history of cyanotypes, follow a step-by-step demonstration of the process, and then have plenty of time to create your own cyanotypes.
During this hands-on workshop, you’ll learn how to arrange flowers, grasses and leaves to create your own unique botanical artworks. You’ll make between 4 and 8 small cyanotypes during this hands-on workshop, working completely at your own pace. It's a great chance to try something new, spend time with friends, and take away beautiful pieces for your home or to share with loved ones.
You will be supported by Fiona throughout, who’s calm and friendly approach will give you confidence to experiment with this technique. Suitable for beginners as well as those with more experience.
● No previous experience is required, making this a great opportunity to enjoy trying a new creative process in a friendly and supportive environment.
● All materials and tools will be provided, along with an apron to protect your clothes. All you need to do is bring yourself ready for a little dose of creativity!
● Aprons are provided but the cyanotype solution will stain clothes (blue!) so please don’t wear anything you’re too precious about!
"Everything you want from a creative workshop; an expert teacher with the skills to explain and demonstrate the cyanotype process and plenty of time to experiment with the beautifully prepared flowers, grasses and leaves that Fiona provides. Complete creative joy from start to finish!"
Suitable for adults and children aged 12+. Children must be accompanied by an adult. Tickets are per person, not per family.
Age restrictions: 12+
| Adult | £35 |
Fiona was lovely, knowledgeable and encouraging. The workshop was long enough to experiment with ...
Really straightforward guidance and support where needed. Excellent choice of dried plants and fl...
Super morning having a taster to cyanotype printing .Fiona took us through the process and then w...
Fiona was lovely, knowledgeable and encouraging. The workshop was long enough to experiment with different options with no rush to make 'the perfect piece'. A very enjoyable morning :)
Really straightforward guidance and support where needed. Excellent choice of dried plants and flowers which were a lot of fun to go through! Made a lot of prints considering the time frame which was great as well.
Super morning having a taster to cyanotype printing .Fiona took us through the process and then we got to have a go. Took home 6 prints I think are lovely Really enjoyed it .
This workshop will be at Windmill Hill City Farm. I'll share details of the room with you closer to the time.
We will be both seated and standing during the workshop.
Arrive 5 minutes before the scheduled start time to ensure a prompt start.
Fiona is a Bristol-based cyanotype artist and collage illustrator. Based at BV Studios in Bedminster, Fiona has a love of contrasting colours, delicious textures and the continually surprising beauty of nature.
Fiona’s cyanotypes are made using leaves, flowers, and foliage gathered from her garden and local green spaces in Bristol. Each piece is unique and one of a kind. She has exhibited her botanical cyanotypes alongside collage work in local Bristol art trails and exhibitions.
Cyanotype is one of the earliest photographic techniques. The magical, slightly unpredictable process uses a light sensitive iron salts solution and UV light (sunlight!) to create beautiful white and Prussian blue images. It’s such a fun and experimental process!
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