Free Crafts for Kids: Make Your Own Cyanotype Print

Come to Made in ALX at 415 King St. in Alexandria for a special event!

Join the Friends of the Mt. Vernon Trail for a fun, outdoor activity and learn how cyanotype paper works with the sun to create images. This activity is from 11 a.m. - 1 p.m. on Sunday, April 19.

Cyanotype is a form of photographic printing that uses sunlight to create vivid cyan-blue prints with white designs. First developed in 1842, it was initially used to create copies of drawings and diagrams – giving us the word blueprint.

Cyanotype prints are beautiful and easy to make. No experience necessary.

This activity takes about 20 minutes and it's fun!

Suggested Donations

Friends of the Mount Vernon Trail is raising raising funds to continue to improve the Mount Vernon Trail. This event is free, but to support their work, they are asking for a suggested donation of $10, which you can bring with you to this event. The donation will keep their volunteers equipped with tools and supplies for ongoing trail work and cleanups.

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