Cyanotopie Workshop – Blaupausen des Sommers

In the organizer's words:

In this summer workshop, we will focus on cyanotopia - one of the oldest photographic processes of all. Using sunlight, water and simple materials, we will create deep blue images that oscillate between chance and design.
We work outside, collect shapes, experiment with transparencies and explore how light leaves traces. Plants, objects or our own compositions become starting points for individual pictorial worlds.
The process is decelerated and surprising at the same time: exposing, washing out, observing. What remains is an intense blue and the experience of having created something unique with simple means.

The workshop is aimed at anyone who wants to experiment; no previous knowledge is required.

What you can expect:
- Introduction to the cyanotype technique (short & easy to understand)
- Insight into one of the oldest photographic processes
- Working with sunlight as an "exposure source"
- Collecting and selecting plants, objects and materials on location
- Experimenting with composition, shadows and transparencies
- Independent design of several prints on paper or fabric
- Washing out and developing the works together
- Time for exchange, observation and creative work without printing
- Taking your own finished cyanotypes with you

Location: Areal Böhler, Building 02

Target group: 16 years and older

Workshop leader: Michaela

*In case of illness, please notify us 24 hours in advance by e-mail to placemaking@areal-boehler.de so that a ticket refund can be made. No refunds are possible after this time.