Level: All

Saturday

Jun 8

10:00 am - 1:00 pm

Instructor: Susanne Brandt

Fee: $95 (incl all supplies)

Workshop Description:

In this 3 hour class, you will learn how to make “Cyanotype Prints” with a UV light source. The cyanotype process creates prints with a rich blue color and brilliant white highlights. This  course will be a hands-on class where you will create your own cyanotypes. We will cover all the steps required to create cyanotype prints including preparation of the solution, coating the paper, exposing the print to light and fixing the color. You will create your own cyanotypes on hot press watercolor paper from a variety of materials found in nature.  Students will be shown how the Cyanotype process can create prints on a variety of surfaces such as Japanese papers, translucent papers, silk, cotton, glass, polished metal as well as ceramic surfaces.  All materials for the workshop will be provided. Detailed instructions and a material list will also be provided so you can continue with the process at home. No prior photography or art experience is necessary. Just a desire to have fun and experiment with the Cyanotype process. Come join us and enhance your artistic vision!

Supply List:  All supplies for this workshop will be provided by RAC.

About the Instructor:

Susanne Brandt is an artist who is known for her fine art photography. She holds a Bachelor of Fine Arts from Alfred University as well as a masters degree in Art Education. Susanne is currently the head art teacher at Wilton High School where she has taught photography for many years. She also teaches various workshops focusing on unique printing and photographic  techniques.  Helping others explore new areas of photography remains her primary joy.  Susanne has been exhibiting her work in group and solo exhibitions in CT & NYC for over 30 years. Her alternative photographic processes include printing onto fine art paper, fabric, metal, canvas and glass. Many of the photographs
are then enhanced utilizing paints and artisanal inks. Susanne works primarily with an infrared converted SLR camera. She enjoys the medium because infrared photography has a dream-like surreal quality making the images glow with a shimmering aura. Her work seeks to capture a compelling moment in time found in cityscapes, street scenes and nature. Her goal is to create “visual meditations” in her images.
Website: https://www.brandtstudio.com/