Cyanotype Printmaking: Botanical Postcards
13 July | 11:00 – 13:00
A little bit of nature’s photography and a whole lot of botanical beauty!
Come join us as you take inspiration from Leonardslee’s landscape to create your own beautifully blue postcards in a photographic art tradition called cyanotype printmaking.
With Chelsea Barton guiding you, you’ll learn the history behind cyanotype photography, how it works, and how to capture natural details using watercolour paper, a special chemical solution, and UV light. No camera needed!
All skill levels are welcomed as everyone will enjoy the easy, approachable techniques of cyanotype printmaking.
You will go on a brief foraging walk nearby the Studio to gather our printmaking botanicals. Should you need an accessible option, there will also be pre-cut snippets for you to choose from at the Studio.
By the end of this colourful workshop, you’ll leave with at least 3 postcards to take home to keep or send to a friend. If you get inspired quickly and have a bit of extra time, you can make as many postcards as you’d like in your time with us!
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£55 per person | 10% off for Leonardslee Members | All project materials, tea, coffee and biscuits are included
Garden Entry Included | Free Parking for Leonardslee Members | Parking information
About Chelsea Barton
As a former classroom art teacher and retired wedding photographer originally from Virginia, Chelsea finds joy in making life more beautiful through her work and teaching others to inspire themselves with their own creative spark.
From 2016, she worked with Cricut U.S. as a self-employed freelancer to create online wedding tutorials, represent the wedding niche at media events, and teach at Cricut conferences. Now in the UK, she is an official Cricut UK Ambassador who hosts in-store demonstrations in Sussex and teaches artful Cricut and craft workshops under her Make with Chelsea brand.
When she's away from the craft room, she loves to read romantasy and historical fiction books, travel with her British husband, seek out the best gluten-free food (particularly desserts!), and quietly relax at home with their cats, Pickles Barrington and Juniper McIntyre.
She loves to connect via Facebook and Instagram, so be sure to find her there for inspiration and general sunshine vibes!