Cyanotype Printmaking Class: Botanical Blueprinting

Learn to create your own cyanotype plant prints at this unique craft class in London.



2 hours

Class size 1 to 9 (public classes), 3 to 50
  £60

London
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Craft
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Print Making Gifts
Make your own cyanotype prints using historical printmaking processes and create some unique images of plants at this interesting craft class in London.
This hands-on printing workshop introduces you to the basics of the cyanotype printmaking process discovered in 1842, using watercolour paper, cyanotype paint and UV light to create your very own botanical images.
Explore the history of early photography and make some interesting blueprints from dried botanical specimens in this unique printmaking class. You'll be guided throughout the making process by your talented teacher and you'll learn lots of interesting facts about historical printmaking as you craft.
The cyanotype printing process allows you to create beautiful floral Prussian blueprints - join this craft workshop and learn about the history and chemistry of this method and make some unique pieces of botanical art to take home with you.
Come with your friends or kids to experience an enjoyable creative craft and learn new skills. It's a fun workshop to try if you're looking for things to do in London. By the end of the session, you'll have a new appreciation for printmaking and you'll go away with the basic knowledge of this crafting process, allowing you to continue cyanotype printmaking on your own. You'll also have some great botanical images to keep or share with loved ones!


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Knowledge required
Beginner-friendly.
 
What you'll get
Everything you need to create some lovely botanical prints to keep, hang on your wall or gift to a friend!
 
What to bring
All materials will be provided but you're welcome to bring your own botanical pieces to work with if you'd like to. These could be leaves or flowers you've picked up on your way to the workshop or flat objects such as pieces of lace or feathers.
 
Suitable for

This class is great for individuals and couples as well as for a date idea or hen do.

This experience would also be a fun gift for her, gift for mum or gift for couples.

Location

Earls Court/West Brompton - London, SW6 1TT, England

This venue is a short walk from West Brompton tube station (400m).

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Magda Kuca
Magda Kuca

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I'm Magda, a Polish visual artist and photographer working from my London studio. With a great passion for historical photography and printmaking techniques, I produce my own work and teach creative methods of printmaking to fellow artists, beginners or those who wish to spend some time getting creative.
I been running courses and workshops for the last 10 years, across UK and internationally, for various art institutions and galleries including Kew Gardens, Facebook (Meta), University of Arts London, British Museum, CitizenM, my work was commissioned by BBC and The Macallan & showed by WeTransfer. As an educator I strive to provide unique experiences for local communities and participants of all levels of experience: adults, seniors, children and adults with learning disabilities.

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