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Botanical Prints using simple photographic processes

3 stand alone workshops that will give you a great introduction to early photographic processes photograms and cyanotypes enabling you to capture different and intriguing plant forms to create unique prints of botanical specimens.

We will explore cyanotypes – a Victorian process originated in the 1840s by John Hershel which produces a characteristically blue print. Anna Atkins was inspired by him and used this process to produce images of plants, ferns, and seaweed. Cyanotypes have also been used to reproduce architectural drawings (known as Blueprints).

The process is fairly straightforward, and you will learn how to mix chemicals to produce your own light sensitive paper. Objects are then placed on the paper and exposed to light to create a blue and white photographic image.

Other courses in the series:

• Photogram Workshop
• Print A Cyanotype Cushion Cover

COURSE TUTOR: NICKY THOMPSON

Nicky Thompson is a photographer who uses both traditional and experimental photographic techniques to document the natural environment and the communities around her home on Dartmoor. After lecturing in photography at Exeter School of Art for many years Nicky is now pursuing her own creative practice full time and has set up her own studio.

 https://www.nickyjthompson.co.uk/

Workshop attendees get 10% off all food and hot drinks at the Café Bar.

VENUE: EXETER PHOENIX

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