Summer Solstice Cyanotypes at Ox Bow

Celebrate the longest day of the year through a hands-on exploration of cyanotype, one of the oldest photographic printing processes. In this workshop, participants will learn to create deep-blue botanical prints on both paper and cloth using sunlight, found forms, and the natural environment as collaborators. We will work with techniques for arranging compositions, preparing surfaces, and exposing prints using UV light—embracing the way time, weather, and the intensity of the solstice sun shape each image. The workshop will conclude with a group review of finished prints on provided high-quality watercolor paper and 100% cotton rag fabric.

Plan to bring: small natural or flat objects that hold personal meaning, and wear clothing that can get messy. Additional botanicals and textural materials will be gathered from across the Ox-Bow grounds.