Cyanotype Workshop

Overview
Print your own organic bamboo cotton scarf in our
cyanotype print workshop.

Details:
• Date and Time: TBC
• Location: Whitby
• Duration: 3 hours
• Fee: £65

  • You will make your very own Organic Bamboo Cotton Scarf.
    Using your own chosen objects (either from our collection or bringing your own) you will create your own arrangement that will form the design to be printed with light onto fabric, creating a prussian blue scarf with a white image.

  • • An object or objects to create your white silhouette.
    (You are also welcome to choose something from a studio collection of feathers, and dry flowers.)

    Join us and unlock the magic of cyanotype printmaking in a supportive and inspiring environment. We look forward to seeing you here!

A cyanotype print of a single feather on a dark background.
A room with vintage printing or bookbinding machines, wooden tables, and chairs, and framed artwork on cream-colored walls.

  • Guidelines and Disclaimers

    Your safety and ours is important. Our workshops are intended to be safe, fun, and relaxing events. The following health and safety guides are to ensure the safety and well-being of all.

    Workshop Guidelines:

    1. A safety briefing will start every workshop.
    2. Work safely, following the guidance given for working with engraving and cutting tools, printing presses and all equipment being used on the day.
    4. Drypoint, mezzotint, and engraving use sharp tools to incise lines in metal plates. Care must be taken with these types of processes to hold and use these tools as instructed.
    5. Have fun!

    Safety Rules:

    1. Hair needs to be tied back when working with the printing presses.

    2. The hot plate and printing presses have special operating instructions. Only operate the presses and hot plate after instruction and when it is your turn.

    3. Sensible footwear must be worn in the print studios. No open toed shoes to keep your toes safe! 

    4. Always cut away from yourself.

    5. When possible, clamp down plates to avoid slippage.

    6. Do not attempt to use the printing presses without your tutor.

    7. Remain at your designated working area whilst the printing presses are in use unless it is your time to work with the press.

    Cancellation Policy

    All payments are non-refundable, but rescheduling is acceptable up to 12 days before the workshop, or in emergencies.
    We reserve the right to reschedule workshops should the need arise but will endeavour to replace the tutor before considering rescheduling.

    Disclaimer:
    You agree that by taking part in the workshop any injuries after the safety briefing are your own responsibility.