Cyanotypes: printing with the sun

The cyanotype process is a historic photographic process dating back to the mid 1800s. The process involves creating a photographic print with UV light, using objects, stencils, or negatives to create an image. This workshop will explore the history + methods of the process, including paper coating, exposure, and printing with studio time dedicated to participants creating their own cyanotypes.

This workshop is offered in tandem with the exhibition A Gathering, cyanotype portraits of Moab.

About the Instructor: Samantha is an artist and fine art photographer currently based in Moab, UT. She specializes in historic and alternative printing processes as well as portraits and is adept at working across photographic mediums, including film, digital and mixed media pieces. Samantha received her Bachelors of Art in Photography from Guilford College in 2015 and has since been featured in various publications and juried shows. Most recently, she was selected as the 2022 Artist in the Parks for the Southeast Utah group of national parks and monuments. Most of her current work revolves around themes of identity and place, playing with the intersections of intimacy within the self and chosen surroundings

All materials are provided. Please bring any objects (leaves, etc) and/or stencils that you would like to print. Printing will also be done with digital negatives, please email a high resolution photo to Sam (samantha.j.metzner@gmail.com) prior to the event.

Class will be held in the Side Yard.

Ages 16+

Scholarships available, email marcadmin@moabcity.org for the application or more information.