The Art of Cyanotype with Susie Turner
Discover the art of cyanotype printing with artist and printmaker Susie Turner, using the unique surroundings of David Parr House and its garden as your inspiration.
In this workshop, you will:
Be introduced to the cyanotype process – an early photographic printing technique known for its distinctive blue hues.
Learn how to prepare and coat paper with light-sensitive cyanotype solution.
Use natural daylight and a UV exposure unit to expose your images.
Create beautiful botanical prints using pressed foliage, lace, found objects and drawings.
Experiment with overlaying photographs and hand-drawn images on acetate to produce striking negatives.
Be inspired by artefacts and imagery from the David Parr House collection.
The tutor will provide a wide selection of pressed plants, vintage objects, lace and greyscale photographs inspired by the house. You are warmly invited to bring your own pressed and dried materials, or drawings and black-and-white photographs printed onto acetate. Please note: Inverted (negative) versions of images work best, but this is not essential.
If you would like further guidance on how to prepare images for the workshop, you can email the tutor directly at: susie@susieturner.com.
What to bring:
An old apron and a pair of household rubber gloves, as the cyanotype solution can stain clothing permanently.
Any dried plant materials, objects, or black-and-white images on acetate you'd like to experiment with.
A folder or portfolio to transport your finished prints safely.
More about the technique:
Cyanotype is a simple and rewarding photographic process that uses UV light to develop striking Prussian blue images. It is ideal for printing botanicals, drawings and photographic negatives, and allows for considerable creative freedom and experimentation.
More about Susie:
Susie Turner is a visual artist and educator specialising in Fine Art printmaking. With a BA in Fine Art Printmaking from Cambridge School of Art and an MA from Camberwell College of Art, she began her career as an illustrator before moving into printmaking. Her work explores nature, transformation, and human interaction with the environment. Over the past 20 years, Susie has led workshops at institutions such as the Hepworth Wakefield, the National Trust, and Kettle’s Yard, combining traditional print techniques with contemporary practice.
All workshop proceeds go towards workshop artists and maintaining David Parr House – thank you for your support.
Please see our Terms and Conditions before making a booking. Bookings are non-refundable and may not be exchanged or transferred.
