JOIN US AT ISLAND HERITAGE TRUST!
$145 per person
5 hour class
All ages and levels of experience are welcome.
Children must be accompanied by an adult.
This event will take place rain or shine!
Join us at Island Heritage Trust for a special collaboration with husband & wife duo, Katama Murray & Nathaniel Sharp! This event will kick off with an educational nature walk at Scott’s Landing Preserve in Deer Isle, followed by a hands-on art workshop focused on the cyanotype printing process at the IHT barn headquarters. Towards the end of the walk led by Nathaniel, participants will learn about mindful foraging practices with Katama, and utilize natural objects from the area to create cyanotype prints on paper and fabric. Explore the creative possibilities within cyanotypes to make one of a kind prints! Learn the basics of capturing shadows through sun printing with different techniques for all levels of experience.
Workshop Itinerary
Nature Walk with Nathaniel at Scott’s Landing Preserve
9am - 10:30am
704 North Deer Isle Road, Deer Isle
This collaborative workshop will begin at Scott’s Landing Preserve, where participants are invited to attend a summer nature walk with lifelong birder & naturalist educator Nathaniel Sharp Through research projects and community science initiatives, Nathaniel has studied birds, bees, butterflies, and more in habitats spanning from the mountains of New England to the seacoast. Together, we will explore the environs of Scott’s Landing while inspecting flowers for their pollinators, listening to the songs and calls of birds, and learning about how biodiversity has flourished on the island and peninsula. After a 1.5 hour, slow-paced walk around the preserve, we will tally up the birds we've seen and heard with a handy app known as eBird to contribute our sightings to a broader community science initiative and share our bird list among the group. Binoculars or a camera are helpful but not necessary to bring, though sturdy footwear and a water bottle are always a must!
Cyanotype Printing with Katama at IHT Barn
11am - 2pm
420 Sunset Road, Deer Isle
Explore the creative possibilities within the cyanotype printing process to create one of a kind prints! Learn the basics of capturing shadows through sun printing on both fabric and paper, utilizing different application and exposure techniques for all levels of experience. Dive into the realm of this photographic printmaking method through hands-on experimentation and investigation. Participants will learn the basics of cyanotype printing throughout the seasons, as well as tips for achieving unique results with a variety of objects in our geographical location. This class combines an amalgamation of outdoor foraging, printmaking, photography, and fiber processes, thereby offering a realm of possibilities that allow for full exploration!
Cancellation Policy
In the event of a cancellation, please email me as soon as possible so others can enjoy the class! If the class is full, please reach out as I am happy to place you on the waitlist.