Cyanotypes on Handmade Paper
This two-day workshop combines hand-papermaking with cyanotype printing, guiding beginners through the process of pulling sheets of pulp and then creating blue prints on their own freshly made paper. Led by artist Selene LaMarca, the course covers everything from working with pulp and forming sheets to applying cyanotype chemistry and exposing images using objects like botanicals, lace, or photo negatives. No prior experience is necessary, and all basic materials are provided.
When: Saturdays, July 18 and 25, 2026, from 10:30am to 2:30pm each day.
Showtimes: Each session runs 10:30am–2:30pm.
Tickets: $249.00 per person. A $30 materials fee is included in registration. As of the scraped text, the class is at capacity; a waitlist option is available by emailing the studio with your name and the class title.
Instructor: Selene LaMarca, a graphic designer and fine artist based in the Baltimore-Washington area who creates experimental photographic work using light-sensitive materials. She holds a BFA in Graphic Design from UMBC and teaches graphic design, darkroom, and digital photography. More of her work is at selenelamarca.com.
Run time: Two sessions of four hours each, for a total of eight hours of instruction.
Ages: The workshop is listed as beginner level with no age restriction mentioned; it is suitable for adults and possibly older teens.
Venue: Papermaking Studio (specific location not further detailed in the scraped text).
Materials: The $30 materials fee covers pulp, cyanotype chemistry, and other consumables. Students must supply their own: optional waterproof apron or cooking apron, comfortable shoes with good tread, note-taking supplies, gloves if desired, and objects for cyanotype imagery on Day 2 (e.g., botanicals, lacey fabrics, small objects, photo negatives).
Registration: Closes July 9, 2026. A full materials list is provided upon registration confirmation.
Note: The studio’s current Health and Safety and Cancellation Policies apply; these can be viewed on the venue’s website. A participant testimonial praises the instructor’s encouragement and knowledge.