Sun Printing: Intro to Cyanotype Printmaking

Cyanotype printmaking is a fascinating cameraless photographic process also known as “sun printing.” In this 3-hour class, you’ll discover how to create stunning deep blue and stark white images by placing objects like leaves and plants on specially prepared paper. Cyanotype is perfect for anyone eager to explore the magic of photographic art without a camera.

Registration Includes

Instruction and materials are included. Students will take home 4 unique cyanotype prints.

What goes into our class pricing? As a local nonprofit, Duluth Folk School is committed to supporting both our instructors and community. We want to compensate our instructors fairly, keep class sizes small, and keep our doors open—while also keeping prices as low as we can.

Thank you for participating in our local handcraft and education economy! Together, we help keep Duluth a fun and vibrant place.

Student Requirements

• Skill Level/Prerequisite Skills: This class is for anyone
• Best for Ages: 18 and older
• You should bring: Bring a way to track time (such as a watch or phone), as we will be timing our exposures to the sun. You can also bring your own objects to print with (feathers, leaves, flowers, jewelry, anything that might have an interesting silhouette and is fairly flat, dimensionally).

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