Botanical Cyanotype

Discover the magic of cyanotype printing in this hands-on botanical art activity. Participants will use natural leaves, flowers and botanical elements to create beautiful blue-and-white prints inspired by the forms and textures of nature.
During the two-hour activity, participants will explore the basic principles of cyanotype and learn how to arrange botanical materials to create their own compositions. Through exposure to sunlight, they will watch their designs develop into striking cyan-blue prints, creating a unique artwork to take home.
This family-friendly activity offers a fun introduction to alternative photographic processes while encouraging observation, experimentation and creativity through nature-inspired artmaking.

Why Join This Activity?
Discover the unique process of cyanotype printing.
Create beautiful botanical prints using natural materials.
Explore the shapes, textures and patterns found in plants.
Experiment with composition and layering.
Experience the transformation of materials through sunlight.
Create a unique nature-inspired artwork to take home.

Learning Outcomes
Understand the basic principles of cyanotype printing.
Identify and select botanical materials suitable for printing.
Arrange natural elements to create an effective composition.
Explore positive and negative space through botanical forms.
Understand how sunlight affects the cyanotype process.
Create a finished cyanotype print inspired by nature.