Make Cyanotypes with us: Gifts from the Sun

Cyanotypes are one of the earliest forms of photography, and they offer an opportunity for a unique creative dance with nature. We will use local plants, including some from the Olive Rush garden, and beautiful objects to create beautiful cyan prints directly with the sun. Cyanotypes offer an opportunity to let go of control and be surprised by the beautiful variations and effects that are achieved with natural exposure to sunlight. You will make three note card images on high quality watercolor paper, and one tea towel or scarf. All materials will be supplied.

Teacher: Carol Schrader explores connections between mythology and contemporary issues through painting, sculpture, and fiber arts. She is currently artist in residence at the Coe Center for Indigenous Arts in Santa Fe. She is a national Art21 Educator and is on the educator team for the US Pavilion at the Venice Biennale. She is completing an MFA at the Art Institute of Chicago, and also holds an AFA in Studio Arts and MA in Multicultural Education, UNM, and a BA in Government, Harvard. Art education brings together her passions for creating community and working for social justice. She has enjoyed a long relationship with the Olive Rush house.