Learn to create technical and experimental Cyanotypes, using everyday objects and photographic negatives to produce unique prints on paper and fabric.

  • Watch demonstrations of more complicated Cyanotype processes and then experiment with these techniques using your own or provided materials.
  • Explore the printing process in a supportive and experimental environment.
  • Set up, make and develop your own prints to bring home afterwards.

In this Extending Cyanotypes workshop you’ll explore more complicated cyanotype processes, make experimental ‘wet’ Cyanotypes or continue with your own personal projects. In the creative and supportive environment of a small group, you can watch the process being done, handle several examples and then try the processes for yourself.

At the end of the course you’ll leave with a series of experimental prints.

Our Extending Cyanotypes workshop is designed so everyone can participate at whatever level suits them.

Overview

This course will take place at Sion Hill Campus, BS1 5SF.

The next course takes place Saturday 21 March 2026, 10:30am – 3:30pm.

This short course costs £85 per person.

Please wear old clothes as this course might get messy.

Meet the team

Dr Melissa Mahon is a Bath Spa University (BSU) alum, completing her PhD in 2021. Her particular interest is photography, and photography within the digital age.

She constantly makes and exhibits her cyanotypes and is currently working on some large-scale pieces. Melissa is a Creative Mentor with BSU's studio residency programme, EMERGE.

Terms and conditions

Read the terms and conditions for taking part in this short course.

Contact us

For more information about the course please email your enquiries to shortcourses@bathspa.ac.uk .

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