Urban Farm Cyanotypes at Earth Matter

PLEASE NOTE: This event has been postponed.

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.