Alternative Photography - Intro to Cyanotype

Join us for one of the first classes in our new Folsom facility. In this 2.5 hour hands-on class, you’ll learn how the cyanotype process works, then use a UV light box to run a gradient test that finds the exposure time for a true Prussian blue. You’ll coat your own watercolor paper with sensitizer and make two 4x6 prints from your own photos, or choose one of ours. No experience needed. Our instructor will guide you through the process step by step.

Topics Covered

• How cyanotype works and a short history of the process
• Mixing the sensitizer chemicals
• Coating watercolor paper for even coverage
• Running a gradient test under UV light to estimate exposure time
• Setting up your negative for exposure
• Exposing, washing, and finishing your prints

Additional Information
Attendees must be at least 13 years and up. Every attendee will leave with their gradient test and two 4x6 cyanotype prints of their own making. Make Salt Lake provides all materials. To print your own photo, email an image in a 2:3 ratio (portrait or landscape) to [admin@makesaltlake.org](mailto:admin@makesaltlake.org) before class, or choose one of ours. Everything used in class can be purchased for you to keep making cyanotypes at home.

Cancellation Policy
Cancel at least 48 hours before the class starts for a full refund. Within 48 hours of the class, we can’t offer a refund, but we’re happy to move you to another session of the class.

How to Find Us
Please arrive on time, we will meet at the new Folsom Ave campus then walk students to the workshop. Attendees who arrive more than 10 minutes late may not be able to join the class.