Creative Arts Classes Chicago - Cyanotypes

Cyanotypes

with Spudnik Teaching Artist

TOP RATED

5.0 | 5 reviews

12 Have Dabbled

ABOUT THIS EVENT

Event Category

Arts & DIY

Event Overview

A cyanotype is a contact print on light-sensitive paper, and is process that bridges photography and printmaking. When UV light hits treated paper, a reaction is triggered that forms an intense blue dye.

In this class, Dabblers will see historical examples of cyanotypes and demonstrations before exploring the process hands on. Weather pending, students will create prints out of doors with sunlight, as well as with our NuArc platemaker. Images can be composed from found objects, cut stencils, drawn or digitally printed transparencies, and can be exposed onto any durable paper or absorbent fabric. Color altering will be introduced through reducing, intensifying and toning techniques.

No previous experience necessary for this explorative, and playful process. Students will leave the workshop with many finished images and the ability to continue working at Spudnik Press or at home.

Minimum age

All ages welcome

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MORE ABOUT YOUR HOST

Spudnik Teaching Artist

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Instructor: Veronica Siehl
Veronica is a Chicago based artist. Presently she is the summer Artist in Residence at Spudnik Press Cooperative, where she is making a body of artwork that combines letterpress, poetry and cyanotypes.Veronica graduated with her MFA in printmaking from the University ofTennessee in 2010. In addition to making print-based artwork, she enjoys traveling, preparing & eating delicious food, writing, being around plants, reading, and explorations on foot & bicycle.

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EXPERIENCE REVIEWS

Caitlin H.
Reviewed on 08/10/15

This class was wonderful for beginners and people with prior printing/photographic experience. Everyone enjoyed learning the history and science of cyanotypes prior to going off on our own and making. We had the opportunity to work outdoors and indoors - it was a great way to spend a Sunday. Veronica is awesome!

This class was wonderful for beginners and people with prior printing/photographic experience. Everyone enjoyed learning the history and science of cyanotypes prior to going off on our own and making. We had the opportunity to work outdoors and indoors - it was a great way to spend a Sunday. Veronica is awesome!
Eileen M.
Reviewed on 08/11/14

This class was thoughtfully arranged, and really well taught. We had a lot of time to create images, and play with different media to make cyanotype images. It was a great afternoon.

This class was thoughtfully arranged, and really well taught. We had a lot of time to create images, and play with different media to make cyanotype images. It was a great afternoon.
Jana S.
Reviewed on 08/04/14

I loved this class! Veronica took us step by step through this lovely printing process. We all left with a bunch of prints and learned how we could repeat the process easily at home.

I loved this class! Veronica took us step by step through this lovely printing process. We all left with a bunch of prints and learned how we could repeat the process easily at home.
Ann P.
Reviewed on 10/27/13

Great class and wonderful teacher! I'd read about cyanotypes previously but was intimidated by the chemicals and light-room requirements. Now I know it's something I could easily do at home. We learned the step-by-step process and had time to do several sets of our own images. Fun class! Highly recommended.

Great class and wonderful teacher! I'd read about cyanotypes previously but was intimidated by the chemicals and light-room requirements. Now I know it's something I could easily do at home. We learned the step-by-step process and had time to do several sets of our own images. Fun class! Highly recommended.
Emily W.
Reviewed on 10/21/13

I would definitely recommend this class. Cyanotypes are really fun to make and there is so much room for creativity and experiment. It's a great mis of art and chemistry. Veronica is a great teacher, and the studio was a great space to work.

I would definitely recommend this class. Cyanotypes are really fun to make and there is so much room for creativity and experiment. It's a great mis of art and chemistry. Veronica is a great teacher, and the studio was a great space to work.