Easy Sun Printing (Cyanotype) Workshop
with artist and photographer Jo Wong Hoyee
Sat
22
Sat 22 Aug 11:15 AM to 1:15 PM
Artist Studio
General Admission
Children and Families
Discover the magic of Cyanotype also known as Sun Printing—a captivating, 19th-century camera-less printing process.
This hands-on workshop is all about having fun, getting creative, and exploring the historic art of sun printing together. You will get to mix your own light-sensitive formulas, coat beautiful watercolor papers, and arrange leafy botanicals or found objects into your own custom designs. Jo will guide you through every single step of the process in a relaxed and welcoming environment.In this workshop, you'll learn to mix light-sensitive chemistry, arrange natural botanicals, and harness the sun's UV rays to create stunning, one-of-a-kind Prussian blue and white prints.
Participation T&C's:
Individuals sensitive / allergic to UV light, Potassium ferricyanide, Ferric ammonium citrate and/or peroxide must not attend. Children under 8 and participants with special needs must be accompanied by their carers at all times in this workshop as it involves handling wet / breakable surfaces.
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About the artist:
Jo Wong Hoyee is a Hong-Kong born Australian arts-practioner, educator, workshop facilitator and art therapist based in Camden. Jo regularly conducts creative arts classes and facilitates art-based engagement sessions (in watercolors, Chinese inks, oils, acrylics, pastels, printmaking, and digital photography and imaging in both Eastern and Western styles as well as therapeutic sessions for participants of all ages, backgrounds and abilities in the Macarthur region.
