We will begin with a brief introduction to cyanotype printing before we go on a gentle walk in the grounds, collecting botanicals as we go. If you have difficulty walking, we can adjust the route, and there’s space to sit and enjoy the views. Then we head back inside to turn our finds into cyanotypes, arranging them on treated paper and watching the deep blue prints develop.
Each session follows the season, with an autumnal focus on 20th October and winter finds on 1st December. Come to one or both, and leave with your own prints and a new way of seeing the estate.
What to expect
A guided walk in the grounds to collect plants and natural materials, which can be adapted to suit your mobility
Somewhere to sit and enjoy the views if you’d rather not walk far
Plenty of botanicals available, or bring your own
A hands-on introduction to cyanotype printing
All other materials provided
A relaxed, beginner-friendly atmosphere
Prints to take home
Please bring
Sturdy footwear and clothes suitable for the weather
An apron
Any botanicals you’d like to try making a cyanotype from. Don’t worry if you have none, as there will be plenty available on the day.
Practical details
Dates: Tuesday 20 October and Tuesday 1 December
Time: 10am - 1pm
Price: £25 per person
Location: Meet at the West door of the Mansion House (yellow end), parking available in the public Mansion House Car Park
Booking: https://classbento.co.uk/w/wzy3