JOIN US AT OSAMEQUIN FARM!
$115 per person
All ages and levels of experience are welcome.
Children must be accompanied by an adult.
This event will take place either outdoors or indoors, rain or shine!
Join us at Osamequin Farm for a special collaboration with husband & wife duo, Katama Murray & Nathaniel Sharp! This event will kickoff with a nature walk around the farm property and trails, followed by a hands-on art workshop focused on the cyanotype printing process. Towards the end of the educational outdoor walk led by Nathaniel, participants will learn about mindful foraging practices with Katama, and utilize natural objects from the farm to create cyanotype prints in the barn. Explore the creative possibilities within cyanotypes to make one of a kind prints! Learn the basics of capturing shadows through sun printing on both fabric and paper, utilizing different techniques for all levels of experience.
Nature WALK
with BIRDER & NATURALIST, nathaniel sharp
Prior to the workshop, you are invited to attend a summer nature walk with lifelong birder & naturalist educator Nathaniel Sharp on the trails around the farm. 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 Osamequin Farm while inspecting flowers for their pollinators, listening to the songs and calls of birds, and learning about how biodiversity has flourished on this working farm. After a 45-minute, slow-paced walk around the area, 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!
Black-and-White Warbler and Two-spotted Longhorn Bee
photographed by Nathaniel Sharp
CYANOTYPE PRINTING
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 printmaking, photography, and fiber processes, thereby offering a realm of possibilities that allow for full exploration!
What you’ll learn
- Basics of cyanotype printing
- Methods for exposing indoors & outdoors using different light and equipment
- Creative ways to utilize this photographic print process
What you’ll create
All materials will be provided. Each participant will print onto a set of coated papers and cotton fabric.
What you’ll receive
- A basic understanding of the cyanotype printing process
- Information regarding the materials utilized
- A list of resources and links for purchasing materials, as well as suggestions for further reading, research, and inspiration
- 25% off coupon for one online Teach Peace Prints order
CANCELLATION POLICY
In the event of a cancellation, please email me as soon as possible. Full refunds are available if cancelled at least one week before the workshop. 50% refunds are available if cancelled 48 hours in advance. I am willing to transfer your registration to another workshop date if contacted at least one week before. Unfortunately, I will not issue a refund for cancellation/no show day of the workshop. Thank you for understanding!
