About the workshop:

Are you curious about cyanotype and wondering what you can do with this magical medium?

In this workshop you will not only learn the basics of preparing, exposing and developing your own cyanotypes, but how to take them several steps further through toning, bleaching, and multiple exposures.

During the first day of the workshop, you’ll prepare cyanotype solution before applying it to paper, and then expose your imagery using both the sun and exposure unit equipment to create several of your own prints.

Then, using dye baths and registration strategies for multiple exposures, you’ll move beyond the quintessential cyanotype blue to achieve rich browns, reds, yellows, and even some colour combinations on the same print!

Participants will gain the know-how and confidence to continue their cyanotype journey both at home or in a studio environment.

What you’ll learn: ​​​​

• An overview of the process’s origins and how it works
• Preparing cyanotype solution
• Applying cyanotype solution to paper
• Various exposure techniques using both photographic negatives and other materials for image-development
• Developing the exposed image
• Toning exposed cyanotype images to produce different colours
• Double exposures and considerations for image-registration

About the instructor:

Tracy Wormsbecker (she/her) is an arts administrator and printmaker living in Mohkinstsis/Calgary. She earned her BFA in printmaking from the University of Calgary, where she began experimenting with non-digital methods of printing and hasn’t stopped since.

Tracy wears many hats and spends her time maintaining a casual arts practice, working as the Executive Director of A/P, chasing after her two adorable children (and more recently, a new puppy), and making artwork when she finds the time.

Workshop Fee

$135.00* prices not subject to GST

*Access to using the A/P studio equipment, including as a workshop participant, requires an A/P membership. Annual memberships are $30 and $10 for current students and current recipients of AISH. Membership fees can be applied directly to your workshop registration.

Additional Notes:

• Class limited to 8 Participants
• Adults 18+ Years Old

Code of Conduct:

To support an environment which promotes dignity and respect to all, no form of intimidation, bullying or harassment will be tolerated. Should this type of behaviour occur, the A/P host and/or instructor reserves the right to remove any individuals from the workshop.

Accommodation & Diversity:

Please inform A/P of any accessibility barrier(s) that may prevent you from getting the full benefit of participating in this program. A/P will respond to any requests in a timely manner and will work to support you within our capacity.

A/P is committed to diversity and equality to all in employment, volunteerism and contractors irrespective of their gender, race, ethnic origin, disability, age, nationality, national origin, sexuality, religion or belief, marital status and social class.

Cancellation Policy:

If you have registered for an in-studio class or workshop at A/P but are unable to attend, we require that you notify us as soon as possible, and no later than 7 days before the class or workshop to receive a full refund. Registrants who cancel with 6 days or less notice will receive 50% of their registration fee. Once the class or workshop has begun, A/P is unable to issue a refund as we are subject to a minimum enrolment in order to run.

If A/P cancels a course due to low enrolment, notice will be given at least 72 hours in advance with a full refund issued. For classes cancelled due to unforeseen circumstances, registrants will receive a full refund.