Join us for Studio 89’s first Cyanotype (AKA sun prints or blueprints) workshop with Hudson Valley Multidisciplinary Artist, Helen Gutfreund. Limited to 10 class participants, this hands-on workshop will provide you with a full demonstration of the process from choosing paper and mixing chemicals, all the way to finished piece so you can see the process before you do it yourself. Also provided will be a brief history of the cyanotype medium, a look at some historical and contemporary use of cyanotype, an overview of the materials used, a materials list for your future reference, and lots of play time after which you will have made two unique cyanotype prints to take home. All materials will be provided, but please feel free to bring flat or translucent objects to play with during your artmaking experience. Leaves and flowers are always popular, but you can use anything! No experience is necessary as this is a beginner level workshop, but an interest in art and process and having fun is required.

Helen Gutfreund is a multidisciplinary artist living and working in New Paltz, NY. She holds a Bachelor of Fine Arts from Tufts University in conjunction with the School of the Museum of Fine Arts, Boston, as well as a Bachelor of Science in Art Education from SUNY New Paltz.

Workshop Date: Saturday, May 14

Rain Dates: Saturday, May 21 or Saturday, June 4

Time: 10 am-1 pm (please arrive 10-15 minutes early so we can start and end on time)

Age: Adults only

Level: Beginner

Participants: Up to 10

Fee: $55 includes 2 9”x12” professional quality papers pre-coated with photo emulsion for you to keep, and use of artist’s collection of objects and supplies such as feathers, fabric flowers, salt, glass clip frames, and more.

An example of Cyanotype