Join photo access tutors Eunie and Claire for a hands-on cyanotype printing workshop inspired by the Fit To Print: Defining Moments from the Fairfax Photo Archive exhibition. Participants will learn about the history of cyanotype, see examples of contemporary cyanotypes, and watch a live demo of the process from mixing chemicals to exposing prints.

Using acetate negatives made from selected works in the Fit To Print: Defining Moments from the Fairfax Photo Archive exhibition, participants will create their own Prussian-blue cyanotype prints. Printing can be done outdoors with natural materials or indoors using a UV printer. All materials are provided, and attendees will take home their prints.

A relaxed, creative morning designed to spark curiosity and celebrate the beauty of printmaking.

Schedule:

10:00 – 10:30am
Welcome & Intro

• History of cyanotype
• Eunie shares her work
• Demo: coating paper & printing process

10:30 – 11:45am
Printing Activity

• Participants choose acetate negatives
• Coated A5 paper provided
• Print outdoors with natural materials or indoors with UV printer (in turns)
• Wash & hang prints to dry

11:45 – 12:00pm
Wrap-up & Evaluation

• Take-home prints (or collect later from library)

12:00pm - 12:30pm

• Optional afternoon tea

Image: Cyanotype print supplied by photo access