Cyanotype Workshop

Cyanotype Printmaking | Patricia Vega | Maggiolli Art Store in Orangeville

Cyanotype Printmaking Workshop

Join me this fall for a hands-on introduction to the fascinating world of cyanotype and create your own unique prints. This historic photographic printing process was developed in the 19th century and uses ultraviolet (UV) light to create beautiful, distinctive Prussian blue images on paper, also referred to as sun-print.

In this workshop I will guide the participants through the process step by step. Learn the basics of how to make a cyanotype print by mixing chemistry, coating paper, and developing the print using the sun or UV lamp.

Students create a series of 5 × 7-inch cyanotype artworks on watercolour paper using botanicals, natural forms, textures, and other objects. The finished pieces can be enjoyed as small works of art or transformed into unique, handmade greeting cards.
Includes demonstrations, hands-on practice, and individual guidance throughout the process:

• How to prepare the cyanotype solution
• How to coat paper with cyanotype solution
• How to arrange botanicals and other objects to create compositions
• How exposure time affects the final image
• How to wash and finish cyanotype prints
• How to create artwork suitable for handmade cards

Class materials provided.
An apron or wear old clothing, as the process can potentially stain fabric
You are welcome to bring flat objects to experiment with, such as dried or fresh flowers and leaves, feathers, lace, and other interesting textures

Date: 1-Day Workshop - Tuesday, October 27, 2026
Time: 12:00pm to 4:00pm
Location: Maggiolly Art 158 Broadway, Orangeville
Price: $115.00 + HST | Save $20 now until Oct 13th
Registration: In person at Maggiolly Art, 158 Broadway, Orangeville, or by phone at 519-942-9560.
Level: Beginner

Learn more
How to arrange botanicals and other objects to create compositions
How exposure time affects the final image
How to coat paper with cyanotype solution

Workshops and Students’ work

Cyanotype Process Creation
Backlit leaf with detailed vein structure on a translucent surface.
Cyaonatype of Collection of blue and white botanical prints on paper, arranged on a table with a person standing nearby, engaging in printmaking or paper craft.
Cyanotype workshop. Plant, accompanied by three clips securing the mirror, is propped against a wall with visible cracks in the exterior. Cyanotype paper exposes to the sun.
Bohemian in Blue close-up of a peacock feather against a dark blue background, highlighting the eye pattern.
A print of a star-shaped spider web design on blue paper, held over a water drain on a tiled floor.
Two pieces of fabric with blue backgrounds and white leaf silhouette patterns lying on grass.
Framed artwork of a flower with green stems and purple blossoms, illuminated under blue and purple UV light.
Four glass frames with pressed plants and leaves, secured with clips, laid out on a cardboard surface outdoors on grass.

Does the scheduled date not work for you?

Would you like to arrange a private workshop for you or with your friends and family? I’d be delighted to welcome you to my art studio in Mansfield, ON. Simply fill out the contact form with your details and preferred date(s), and we’ll find a time that suits you best.