Botanical Cyanotypes: A Workshop for Beginners
Viktorsha Uliyanova
Thursday, July 28, 11:00 am – 1:00 pm
This 2-hour workshop introduces how to create beautiful handmade blueprints using camera-less photography. Cyanotypes were developed in 1852, making them one of the oldest alternative photographic processes. It uses the non-toxic chemicals ferric ammonium citrate and potassium ferricyanide to create a UV-sensitive solution that produces vibrant Prussian blue colors. Participants will use plants and leaves from nature to compose a photographic image called a photogram. An optional toning technique will be introduced to participants wanting to experiment with different color hues. Each person will leave with 2 prints.
About the instructor
Viktorsha Uliyanova is a Russian-born artist and educator who uses photography to explore memory, history, and cultural identity. Her work has been published in Atlas Obscura, Float Magazine, MILK, and Business Insider among others. She is currently an MFA Photography Candidate and a Teaching Assistant at SUNY New Paltz.
Tuition
Tuition for this workshop is free with limited availability. Register online on CPW’s Eventbrite page to reserve your spot.
Venue
This workshop will take place at CPW’s facilities at 474 Broadway in Kingston, NY.