Spend a day exploring cyanotype sun printing with plants and discover this fascinating camera-less photography technique. Sir John Herschel developed cyanotype printing in 1842, and Anna Atkins later used it to create detailed botanical images of ferns and algae.
During the workshop, you’ll mix iron salts and watch them turn a vibrant blue when exposed to UV light. Use this exciting process to create photograms and experiment with a range of creative techniques. Layer multiple exposures, achieve different shades of blue, and work with masks and stencils to produce unique, one-of-a-kind prints.
About the tutor
Marion Sidebottom
Marion is an artist, photographer & workshop tutor and enjoys working in many different medias but most of them involving plants. She is an Associate of the Royal Photographic Society and was Artist in Residence in Epping Forest supported by Arts Council Funding. She has won awards for her photography including an RHS Gold medal and 2nd place in the category of International Garden Photographer of the Year.
She teaches a wide range of workshops including cyanotype sun printing, photography, smartphone photography, plant pressing & oshibana, and printmaking. She has been teaching workshops for the Royal Horticultural Society since 2016. Marion has exhibited her work in both group and solo exhibitions and takes part in the Burnham Art Trail in Essex most years.
She loves experimenting and combining different medias, and is never happier than when researching techniques, teaching or attending workshops herself!
Explore our range of our craft and photography courses hosted by our engaging tutors and learn from their expertise and skills. Our art courses are a chance to meet like-minded people and a chance to unwind from everyday life. They are a great opportunity to experience the UK’s glorious countryside surrounding our field centres.
This course is open to participants aged 18 and over only. For under-18s, please contact the centre directly or see our young people courses and activities for families.
What's Included
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Expert Tuition -
Free Wi-Fi -
Hot and Cold Drinks
Refreshments are included, but please bring a packed lunch with you.
Before You Attend
What to bring
Apron or old clothes, plants (not too thick or bigger than A4), can be pressed or fresh. Folder to take work home in. Other items you may want to cyanotype.
Opportunities to attend this course
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Thu 03, June 2027 9:30am - Thu 03, June 2027 5:00pm
