Join photographic artist Kasia Wozniak at Kindred House for an introduction to the process of cyanotype and create your own botanical prints.
The Cyanotype process was first published by the astronomer Sir John Herschel in 1842 to create ‘blueprints’ of his notes and drawings. In 1843 Anna Atkins published a book called “Photographs of British Algae", which first recorded the use of Cyanotypes for botanical purposes.
During this workshop, you will be introduced to the basics of this historical printing process, known as 'blueprint'. You will learn all about the chemistry behind the process and how to coat your own paper with a light sensitive solution. By laying out various different found or collected objects directly on to the paper and exposing it to the sunlight, you will create your own Prussian blue photograms.
If the weather allows, we will begin the workshop with a walk on the beach collecting found objects for our cyanotypes.
All materials for the workshop, refreshments and a simple vegetarian lunch will be provided.
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Stay with us:
Should you wish to book in to stay a night with us at Kindred House for this event, please send us a request through our booking enquiry form.
During our events, the guest house is reserved for the attendees who receive a 15% discount on their stay. Rooms are limited & tend to get booked quickly so get in touch early to avoid disappointment.
The workshop is limited to 8 places to ensure a safe working environment. If dates need to change due to Covid, you’ll be able to swap to the new date or obtain a refund if you’re unable to make the new date. Otherwise tickets are non-refundable.
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About your teacher: Kasia Wozniak
Kasia Wozniak is a Polish born photographer, who lives and works in London. She works within the frame of analogue photography, predominantly with the nineteenth century Wet Plate Collodion technique. Her work oscillates between the meaning of subject and object, traces of time encapsulated in the bellows of her large format camera.
Her main focus lies within portraiture, fashion, music and fine art. Her work has been featured in numerous fashion publications (Dapper Dan, 10 Magazine) as well as exhibited in various galleries (Somerset House, Saatchi Gallery, Museum of London).
She has also delivered talks and workshops at various institutions, some of which include Lacock Abbey, National Portrait Gallery, University of Arts London.