Working with Shadow: Crafting Cyanotypes

Participants of this workshop will be introduced to the cyanotype process and create cameraless photographs of objects, plants, and other materials found on-site at the Arboretum. We’ll explore the preparation of cyanotype chemistry, various paper coating techniques, and proper exposure using both natural and artificial light sources. All the skills in this class can be translated to the home studio with minimal compromise. This workshop is geared for participants with little-to-no experience with the cyanotype process, but even a seasoned practitioner should find value in this unique approach to the medium.

Eric William Carroll is an artist making work that combines his interests in science, nature, and the history of photography. Carroll’s work has been shown widely and has been included in exhibitions at the New Orleans Museum of Art, Aperture Foundation and the Museum of Contemporary Photography among others. Carroll has participated in residencies at MacDowell, Rayko Photo Center and the Blacklock Nature Sanctuary, and was the winner of the 2012 Baum Award for Emerging Photographers.

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