Urban Farm Cyanotypes at Earth Matter

Learn how to make cyan­otype pho­tograms with for­aged botan­i­cals on Gov­er­nors Island!

This immer­sive half-day work­shop invites par­tic­i­pants to explore cyan­otype print­mak­ing through hands-on activ­i­ties at the Earth Mat­ter Urban Farm on Gov­er­nors Island. The day begins with a brief intro­duc­tion to the site, fol­lowed by an overview of cyan­otype mate­ri­als and tech­niques. A farm leader will pro­vide guid­ance on for­ag­ing pro­to­cols and farm guide­lines, ground­ing par­tic­i­pants in the eco­log­i­cal con­text of the space. The group will then learn how to coat water­col­or paper using cyan­otype chem­istry, expose prints out­doors, and for­age botan­i­cals direct­ly from the farm. Each par­tic­i­pant will have the oppor­tu­ni­ty to make and process unique cyan­otype prints using their for­aged mate­ri­als to take home, using both pre-coat­ed paper and the paper they coat­ed dur­ing class. This class com­bines ele­ments of print­mak­ing, pho­tog­ra­phy, paint­ing, and cre­ative botany, offer­ing a unique oppor­tu­ni­ty to con­nect with nature, com­mu­ni­ty, and alter­na­tive pho­to­graph­ic processes. 

Tuition includes a $35 mate­ri­als fee.

If your desired tuition option is unavail­able, please email Earth Mat­ter at info@​penumbrafoundation.​org and they will do their best to accom­mo­date you. If the entire class is sold out, they can add you to the waitlist.

Getting to Urban Farm

20 Minutes from Soissons Landing 15 Minutes from Yankee Pier

10 Minutes from Soissons Landing 5 Minutes from Yankee Pier