We have SO MANY THINGS to tell you!
But first, did you see this story in the Lynn Daily Item?
Yeah, if you remember back to our very beginning, this has been a dream – it came together through the combined efforts of several dedicated people and committed organizations in the city… more about that later, but we wanted to give these kids the shout they deserved.
But here’s some more good news: We’re relaunching our classes!
Thanks to the efforts of Sally Jacobson, mixed media artist and photographer Stefanie Timmermann, we’re welcoming two workshops on Cyanotype printing to our new home on Western Ave! To see our schedule and get details, go to the workshop pages on The Brickyard Collaborative website: https://thebrickyard.org/events-workshops-classes/
Here’s a tease for each of the two classes:
This historical process first used by Anna Atkins in 1843 involves contact printing (subject is sitting on top of the prepared paper) objects and/or negatives onto light sensitive paper exposed to ultraviolet (UV) light.
In the workshop you will learn the basic process of cyanotype printing. You will leave class with enough experience and knowledge for you to begin a personal journey into this simple non-toxic art making process that can easily be done at home.
We will prepare our paper in a semi-darkened space, expose prints in the sun (a UV light source) and process them in water. The sun and weather will determine the intensity and sort of cyanotypes we produce that day. In case of inclement weather, we will alternatively use UV light boxes indoors.
By the time you leave you’ll have 4 gorgeous 8”x10” blueprints and the skills to create more at home.
Interested? Tickets and details here, on Eventbrite
Experimental Cyanotype Printing: We will give a brief overview of the basic cyanotype process and then share some experimentation ideas such as wet-cyanotype, bleaching, and toning. After that you can dive in with our guidance. Bring your curiosity, ideas, and questions!!!
Materials: Emulsion, basic tools, standard watercolor paper, and some alternative substrates will be provided. Please bring other small natural materials to try and possibly to share such as natural fiber fabrics – cotton, silk, bamboo, wool, as well as wood, smooth stones etc. Please wear closed-toe shoes and old clothes. Bring an apron and a snack.
Tickets and details here: Eventbrite
Spring is here and it’s time to get out, stretch your legs, learn new things and MAKE STUFF!