Print and Stitch Cyanotypes Mel Anderson & Deirdre Prochilo

Name: Print and Stitch Cyanotypes Mel Anderson & Deirdre Prochilo
Start: 2026-04-18T10:00:00+11:00
End: 2026-04-18T10:00:00+11:00
Location: Edward River Art Society Sunday School

About

Join Mel and Dierdre to discover the magic of sunlight, shadow, and stitch. In this hands-on workshop, participants will explore the art of cyanotype printing — one of the earliest photographic processes — using paper, fabric, and found materialsto create striking blue-toned prints.
You’ll learn techniques such as contact printing with natural and everyday objects, drawing on glass or transparency, using paper stencils, and working with photographic negatives to create layered, dreamlike imagery.
Once your prints are developed and dried in sunlight, you’ll bring them to life through stitching and embroidery, adding texture, colour, and personal narrative. The combination of print and thread transforms each piece into a tactile story — a dialogue between light, material, and imagination.
2 Days - 1 day printmaking with cyanotype materials (exposure outside in full sunlight) and 1 day working with textile embellishments in the form of embroidery basics.
Target Audience: All levels and ages. Note: children under 12 must be accompanied by an adult workshop participant.
Equipment and Materials that will be provide:
Majority of equipment will be provided including:
Cyanotype chemicals and sample materials.
Glass/perspex, bulldog clips and boards for exposure (needs to be done outside).
Tape, sticky tape, found objects.
Various uncoated papers and fabrics using Natural fibres (cotton, wool, silk, linen etc). Markers for transparencies.
Threads, needles, hoops and sewing templates.
Participants to bring personal or found objects to expose. scissors, Paper for stencils, sticky tape.
Day 1: 10am-4pm
Day 2: 10am - 2:30pm
Book your ticket there are limited spaces (Maximum 12 in the Class):
$225 per person - Non Members
$195 per person - for ERAS Members
or $220 become a ERAS member (includes workshop ticket)

Please note that spots are limited so bookings are essential.