Course Description
Discover the historical printing process of Cyanotype; using a simple and accessible technique to make beautiful “blueprints” from natural forms, found objects and hand made transparencies. This workshop is suitable for all ages, with no drawing experience necessary.
Participants may wish to bring a small selection of personal items to print with, such as pressed flowers, flat objects including feathers, keys, paper templates, images to trace etc. but there will also be plenty provided by the tutor.

What you will learn
* The history of the process
* How to mix the solution to coat a variety of surfaces
* Prepare and print a selection of papers to use as greetings cards or other creative projects
* Explore ways of mark making on transparent surfaces to make negatives.
* Ideas for further study

Important information for workshop participants

Tea, coffee and biscuits are provided. If you are attending a full day workshop there will be time to go into Ulverston for lunch, or you may like to bring a packed lunch with you. On Saturday and Sunday the Printfest Vintage Bakes café at The Coro will be open for lunches and other refreshments.

Please bring an apron or wear old clothes – printmaking can be messy!

Before attending it would be helpful to have a think about what images you would like to produce and bring along some sources of inspiration. If you are struggling to think of ideas your tutor will be able to help and will have some source materials you can use at the workshop.

You are also entitled to free entry to the main exhibition (Saturday & Sunday).

Your tutor:
Kim is a professional artist, illustrator and author of Beginner’s Guide to Cyanotype (Search Press 2024). She has appeared on BBC Countryfile demonstrating cyanotype printing at Dove Cottage in Grasmere and also works as a bookseller at Grasmere’s Sam Read Bookseller.

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