Creative Series: Cyanotype Handmade BookMaking Workshop with The Big Camera
Sun, May 19
|2915 Island Home Ave
Join The Big Camera and guest artist Tatiana Potts for a informational and hands on workshop to learn all about cyanotype processes, printing, and creating your own handmade book.
Time & Location
May 19, 2024, 11:00 AM – 2:00 PM
2915 Island Home Ave, 2915 Island Home Ave, Knoxville, TN 37920, USA
About the Event
Cyanotype is a photographic printing process invented by Sir John Herschel in 1842. A combination of light-sensitive salts: ferric ammonium citrate and potassium ferricyanide is applied to paper. After it dries, it is exposed to the sun to produce a cyan-blue print. It was first used to make architectural blueprints. Anna Atkins, a botanist created a series of books documenting ferns and seaweed by placing specimens on coated paper to create a photogram. These books are in museums around the world today. She is considered to be the first female photographer.
In this workshop, you will learn more about the cyanotype process, how to mix cyanotype chemicals, coat paper, and create a handmade book using botanicals, and found objects. All materials and supplies are provided.
Cost: $55 ($10 discount for Ijams and A1Labarts members) Class size limited.
Tatiana Potts is a printmaker and bookmaker whose work is in many galleries, publications, and collections around the world. See examples of her amazing work on her website: www.tatianapotts.com
There will be a free community event after the workshop on the Ijams Visitor Center plaza where you will be able to make a FREE cyanotype bookmark. Everyone is invited to participate in this portion of the day - no ticket required.