Cyanotype Art

Making cyanotype art is an exciting project for any age! Primary/Elementary students will love finding out about the science behind the magic of this process and creating their own beautiful artworks.

This presentation is designed with easily accessible explanations to share with students. It includes:

• An explanation of what the cyanotype process is and how it works
• A focus on the work of the first female photographer Anna Atkins
• A look at how she inspired contemporary artist Zhang Dali
• Step by step, illustrated instructions on how to make a successful cyanotype print
• And suggestions for further experiments.

To carry out this project you will also need cyanotype paper (sometimes called sunprint paper) which is readily available in art shops and online.