Learn the magical process of cyanotype printing using flowers, leaves and nature. Informed by Anna Atkins’ work in 1842, ‘Photographs of British Algae: Cyanotype Impressions’.

Cyanotype imagery, developed in the 19th century as a way of documenting botanical specimens, is one of the oldest forms of photography. In this one-day workshop, Northern Rivers visual artist Katie Alleva will lead participants step by step through the fascinating technique of cyanotype, an alternative photography technique, that uses objects from the natural world to create dreamy, surrealistic images.

Katie Alleva is a practising artist and educator from the Byron Shire. She has exhibited widely across regional Australia and has been the recipient of numerous awards. Her love of cyanotype stems from her early exposure to pinhole photography at age fourteen. Katie loves the immediacy of the technique, using the sun to expose the impression on the paper, washing the print and hanging it out to dry on the clothesline. The use of botanicals is influenced by working as a florist in her early twenties.

1. SATURDAY 26th August 10 am – 3pm Mullumbimby, Keramika Workshop Space
Cost $85 early bird plus booking fee (SOLD OUT) General admission $135
plus booking fee (includes morning tea)
https://events.humanitix.com/botanical-cyanotype

2. WEDNESDAY 13th September 10 am – 1 pm SWELL SCULPTURE Festival
Fringe Pavilion, Wallace Nicoll Park, Currumbin Beach
$90 plus booking fee
https://www.swellsculpture.com.au/whats-on-swell-sculpture-festival-2023/swell-masterclass-botanical-impressions-with-cyanotype/

3. FRIDAY 29th September 10 am – 3 pm Mullumbimby, Keramika Workshop Space
Cost $85 early bird plus booking fee, General admission $135 plus
booking fee (includes morning tea)
https://events.humanitix.com/cyanotype-workshop-exploring-photographic-imagery

4. SATURDAY 21st October 10 am – 3 pm Mullumbimby, Keramika Workshop Space BOTANICAL CYANOTYPE & STITCHING
Cost $85 early bird plus booking fee, General admission $135 plus
booking fee (includes morning tea)
https://events.humanitix.com/botanical-cyanotype-and-stitching

If you would like to book directly with me, please don’t hesitate to text, call or email to book your spot.

Phone: 0435 203 945
Email: katiealleva@gmail.com