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Cyanotypes: Introduction to Botanical Art Prints - Create Ready to Hang Art

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Overview

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In this 14 minute class you will learn how to create unique pieces of art using plants from your garden and the sun! This class is for students of all skill levels and requires zero artistic ability. Join LaurieAnne Gonzalez of Laurie Anne Art as she teaches you how to create beautiful, 'ready to hang', blue and white artwork for your home!

In this class you will learn:

  • What a Cyanotype is
  • Supplies Needed to make Cyanotypes
  • How to prepare your supplies
  • How to prepare the paper
  • What kind of plants to use
  • Use the Sun with your plants to create your art
  • Rinse and dry your prints
  • End up with beautiful artwork ready to hang on your wall!

Learn more from Laurie Anne here.

What you need *:

Cyanotype Solution

Watercolor Paper

Painters Tape

Paint Brushes

Clothes line

Clips

Clippers

Plexi - Glass

Field Sketch Board

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Syllabus

  • Introduction
  • What is a Cyanotype?
  • Supplies Needed
  • Preparing the Supplies
  • Prepping the Paper
  • Gather your Plants
  • Print
  • Rinse and Repeat
  • Final Thoughts
  • Check out my other classes!

Taught by

LaurieAnne Gonzalez

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