Woven Words - sensory Walk and Material Exploration

Join RCA alumni Linnéa, Laura, and Kristina for a sensory and exploratory workshop that combines creativity, nature, and community. This hands-on experience invites participants to engage with their surroundings through deep listening and cyanotype* art-making. Outcomes of the workshop will feed into an exhibition held in September.

The workshop begins with a guided sensory walk through South Park, starting at Sands End Arts & Community Centre. Participants will be encouraged to focus on their senses, tuning into the sights, sounds, and textures of the natural environment.

Following the walk, you will create your own cyanotype prints, using natural materials inspired by the walk and impressions of the landscape. Each participant will also receive a small booklet to jot down or sketch nature-inspired words, deepening their connection to language that describes the natural world. You will leave with your own cyanotype artwork and a renewed appreciation for the beauty of nature.

Inspired by Robert Macfarlane's works Landmarks and The Lost Words, this workshop explores the power of language to shape our connection to nature. As our understanding of landscape fades, so does the magic of words that deepen our relationship with the natural world. Through cyanotype art-making, nature exploration, deep listening, and simple writing prompts this workshop fosters creativity and community, leaving participants with a restored appreciation for nature’s language.

Complimentary 'help yourself' tea and coffee will be provided.

Please wear comfortable and protective clothing for outdoor walking and something you don’t mind getting messy during the cyanotype session. Materials will be provided.

To learn more about each artist their social media and websites are listed here:

Kristina Kapilin - Instagram: @kristinakapilin

Laura Selby - Instagram: @laura_selb

Linnéa Duckworth - Instagram: @linnea.duckworth

*Cyanotype

Cyanotype photography is a camera-less technique that involves laying an object on paper coated with a solution of iron salts before exposing it to UV light and washing with water to create stunning white and Prussian blue images.

The word "cyanotype" comes from the Ancient Greek words kyáneos, meaning "dark blue", and týpos, meaning "mark, impression, type".

Due to sunlight being limited in spring time we will have a UV lamp to expose the cyanotypes.

If you have any questions or need to contact us please email linneafduckworth@gmail.com

Info: Meet at the Lodge which is part of Sands End Arts & Community Centre, please arrive 10 minutes before so we can start on time

Host or Publisher Linnéa Duckworth