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ABOUT THE CYANOTYPE

This process provides an image in stable Prussian blue pigment, from a 'single-bottle' sensitizer solution having a long shelf life.  Requiring only a short UV exposure, it yields a superbly graduated tonal scale, on a matte paper surface, having a maximum density verging on black. The image colour may be easily modified by a variety of toning agents, and the inexpensive sensitizer may also be applied to fabrics and other surfaces.

THE CANOTYPE HISTORY
 Sir John Herschel's traditional cyanotype process, now practiced for 166 years, became known as Blueprint, the first reprographic process. It is the oldest, simplest, safest, and cheapest alternative photographic process - but not the best in image quality! The drawbacks of the traditional cyanotype process were overcome in 1995 with this chemically up-dated version. http://www.mikeware.co.uk/mikeware/New_Cyanotype_Process.html

ABOUT MIKE WARE
Following an academic career in chemistry, Mike has been independently committed since 1992 to studying the history, science, and art of ‘alternative’ photographic processes, especially siderotypes - those based on iron photochemistry. He has supervised postgraduate research in photograph conservation, and acts as a consultant to major museums. He exhibits his personal photographic work, and conducts workshops, worldwide. His research has appeared in over 50 publications in both the popular and academic literature, including four books. http://www.mikeware.co.uk

TO ENROL
To confirm your booking a deposit of $150.00 must be made with enrolment form – the bal of $190.00 FOUR weeks before the workshop. You may use credit card (Visa or Master) cheques and cash.