Textile artist Tess Carlton will lead a creative workshop in cyanotypes and hand embroidery. Cyanotype dates back to the 19th century, a method of camera-less photography that uses light and natural chemicals to create the impression of an object. Similarly, hand embroidery has a rich tradition, spanning many centuries, techniques, and practices.
Reflecting on the relationship between the natural and built worlds, this workshop will document the natural world through the process of cyanotype as well as the impact of human hands through embroidered markmaking. Participate in the process of collecting, curating, and exposing cyanotype prints, then overlay your print with surface stitches.
