Cyanotype Photography with Evie Lovett

‘Learn how to make photographs with everyday objects, the light of the sun, and water! With cyanotype photography, you’ll make photographs by placing objects you choose on specially coated light-sensitive paper, exposing to the light of the sun, and developing the image in water. The resulting image is a deep blue where sunlight fell and white where the object was. Cyanotype, dating from 1840, is one of photography's earliest methods. We are still using the same methods almost 200 years later, for good reason! It feels magical.

A wonderful aspect of cyanotype-making is that it is both simple (paper+object+sun+water=a photograph!) and can be excitingly nuanced (How can I work with the angle of the sun today? How much does light penetrate a translucent object vs an opaque object?). The medium meets you where you are; I’ve seen grandparents, 4 year olds and chemistry majors explore meaningfully in the same workshop.

This in person learning opportunity emphasizes community-building and artistic skill-building in a relaxed and fun setting. Evie Lovett, the Teaching Artist, will provide participants with clear instruction, demonstrations and supplies. No experience necessary. All invited.’-Evie Lovett

Photo provided by Evie Lovett