Cyanotype: The Art of Sun-Printed Botanicals

Cyanotype: The Art of Sun-Printed Botanicals is a hands-on workshop led by Sonia Pal, introducing adults to one of the earliest photographic processes. This workshop is offered on multiple dates, including Saturday, June 13, 2026, at the Lune Spark Center for Creativity in Apex, NC. Participants will use sunlight and natural materials to create blue-and-white prints while learning the historical and scientific foundations of the technique. The experience is beginner-friendly, tactile, and designed to offer a restorative, screen-free creative reset.

What to Expect

• A hands-on introduction to the historic cyanotype process, a 19th-century photographic printing technique.
• Learn how sunlight and natural objects are used to create luminous blue-and-white prints.
• Explore slow art-making as a restorative, analog ritual.

Who Should Attend

This workshop is open to adults aged 16 and over. No prior experience is required, making it suitable for beginners.

Practical Information

The workshop lasts for 3 hours. All necessary supplies will be provided. Free parking is available at the venue. Refunds are offered up to 7 days before the event.