Date of class: 02-06-2024 Class time: 14.30-17.00
25-06-2024 Class time: 10.30-13.00
Workshop description:
Cyanotype is a technique that involves laying an object on paper or fabric coated with a solution of iron salts before exposing it to UV light and washing it with water to create stunning white and Prussian blue images.
It’s a very fun and easy technique where you can photograph patterns in fabric or paper
During this workshop we will make prints of various materials like flowers, leaves and other interesting (natural) structures.
The nice thing about this technique is that you can vary endlessly and play with shape, exposure time and material. We work on fabric and you will be introduced to the possibilities of cyanotype. During this 2,5 hour workshop, you will learn to work on compositions, create new patterns, or play with different layers while discovering the cyanotopy technique.
Everyone makes their work individually, but we will research technique as a group, so that you can master the technique together and give each other ideas.
This workshop will teach you:
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introduction to the cyanotopy technique
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How to prepare the fabric ( impregnating )
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How to apply design
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Make sketches with various materials
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How to make composition, create patterns and play with layers
Experience/what skills do you need?
No prior experience needed
Needed for this workshop:
We will provide fabric to use during the workshop but you are welcome to bring some fabric /tote bag for printing, it has to be cotton and prewashed.
Included in the workshop is the use of:
Language: Dutch/English
Min/Max amount of participants: 5-15
ABOUT THE TEACHER:
Esmée Dros is a graphic designer from Rotterdam, she is curious by nature and in her work she investigates how she can bridge the gap between image and content. She does this in various forms based on her expertise: from colored figures in publications to forms of conversation
Besides her own practice, she also works as a designer, educator and tour-guide at the New Institute.
