Description
Wednesday 16 April | 2025 | 10.00 – 4.30 | 6 places
£60 Full/Keyholder member | £70 Ordinary Member | £80 Non-member
Join us for a fun and creative exploration of these exciting printing / photography techniques!
This beginner-friendly workshop introduces you to SolarFast and Cyanotype printing. It’s perfect for learning a new skill or refreshing your knowledge. No prior experience needed!
What is Cyanotype and SolarFast?
- Cyanotype: A camera-less photography / printing method using a light-sensitive emulsion.
- SolarFast: A coloured version of Cyanotype. Both techniques can be combined.
What You Will Learn
- Mixing SolarFast/Cyanotype emulsions
- Choosing the right paper and fabric
- Coating surfaces with emulsion
- Exposure techniques using the UV unit
- Developing and drying your prints
Creative Possibilities
You can use various materials to create prints, including:
- Natural objects like leaves, feathers and flowers
- Manmade objects like buttons, jewellery, lace, doilies, etc
- Paper cut-outs, printed transparencies or black and white negatives
Other Information
All Materials will be provided but please feel free to bring your own materials and objects to personalise your work. Leaves and flowers should be pressed for best results.
If you wish to work on textile surfaces such as a t-shirt, scarf, cushion cover, etc., please bring these along as they will not be provided. You might also like to bring your own apron.
About the Artist
Nathalie Stone is a cyanotype and mixed media artist. She is originally from Switzerland and moved to Swansea in 1987.
She enjoys experimenting with various artistic processes and has a particular passion for cyanotype. She is fascinated by the way Art and Science seem to merge into one, and the unpredictable nature – the element of magic and surprise – always keeps her interested in this technique.
“Cyanotype offers endless artistic possibilities and allows me to stretch my creativity and imagination.”
Her work is deeply influenced by the stunning natural environment around her, particularly the Gower and its beautiful beaches. She collects organic and natural objects during her walks which are then integrated into her art. She also works outdoors where sunlight and water play an active role in creating her artwork and further enhance a connection to the natural world infusing her art with a sense of harmony and wonder.
Nathalie is also an art and design teacher at Olchfa school as well as leading popular workshops at SPW. She shares her cyanotype journey and experience on Instagram; @natstoneart
About the Studio
There are some facilities for making a hot drink, microwave if you would like to bring along your lunch.
We are close to the main shopping centre and supermarket.
Parking is free all day outside the studio on Sundays only. On other days, there is 1 hour parking outside the studio, so you can park there to unload any bags. 3 hour parking is available outside of the controlled city centre zone. There are also multiple long stay car parks in the town centre.
PLEASE NOTE | If you are not a member and are considering more workshops with us, you might like to consider joining as an ordinary member for £25 and enjoy considerable savings on further workshops. Once you have joined you can book in straightaway at the reduced rate. For this one-day workshop you will pay £70 instead of £80. Additionally you will be able to use the workshop on open access sessions to pursue work independently.
Our Cancellation Policy can be found here.
