Introduction to Cyanotype – The Magic of Sunlight

Tue, 09 Jun, 2026 at 06:00 pm to Sat, 27 Jun, 2026 at 10:00 am UTC+01:00

The Old Fire Station, Port Sunlight | Birkenhead

Printmaking at The Old Fire Station
Publisher/HostPrintmaking at The Old Fire Station
Introduction to Cyanotype \u2013 The Magic of Sunlight
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Using nothing but sunlight and objects, create beautiful cyan photographs in a process that predates the camera. BeginnerFriendly.
About this Event

Cyanotypes take after their namesake with their beautiful cyan hues. A liquid that is light sensitive is painted onto paper and through the magic of sunlight image is echoed onto that paper.

In this workshop we will be making a series of cyanotype prints, experimenting with photographic negatives, found objects and foraged items. Guided by two Royal College of Art trained printmakers you will leave with a selection of frameable final prints. We welcome all skill levels.

Alongside the workshop you will be provided with a selection of complimentary snacks and beverages.


Studio Notes:

- Please arrive on time and wrapped up warm – our studio, whilst lovely, is an old Victorian building and though we will have heaters it still gets chilly in the evenings.

- Make sure any clothes you are wearing you are happy to get messy in – we do have aprons, but printmaking is unpredictable at times.

- You do not need to bring any materials as they will all be provided to you.


Parking:

Free parking is available outside the Fire Station; however, it is limited. There is plenty of street parking down Park Road which is free on weekends or after 6pm on weekdays.


Directions:

Coming from New Ferry By-pass turn into Bolton Road, at the roundabout take the second exit into The Ginnel, then Wharf Street and onto Wood Street. Just before the turn onto Greendale Road there is a small road to the right. The Fire Station will be on your right.


Coming from Bromborough Road through Ellen’s Lane. Turn right onto Greendale Road at the entrance through the tunnel. Turn left onto Park Road and then take an immediate right onto a small road. The Fire Station will be on your left.


Google Maps Link: https://maps.app.goo.gl/k8eChNWzd9ToiZjLA

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Event Venue & Nearby Stays

The Old Fire Station, Port Sunlight, Greendale Road, Birkenhead, United Kingdom

Tickets

GBP 40.00

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