Digital Negatives and Cyanotypes
with Galina Kurlat
January 8, 7:00 - 9:00pm at HCP
January 12, 2:00pm - 5:00pm at Studio
$160 HCP Members / $200 non-members
Level: Advanced
Class Size: 4 Students

Learn how to create large-scale negatives without a large format camera! The instructor will introduce you to the marvels of digital inkjet negatives and then demonstrate how to use them for contact printing in traditional cyanotype. The first part of the workshop will be in HCP’s digital darkroom and will include all of the necessary steps for creating a quality digital negative. Students will leave with 2 negatives ready for printing. The second part of the workshop will be a hands-on demonstration of the cyanotype process. Students will be able to contact print their negatives using artificial sunlight, making 1-2 final prints in this alternative photographic process. Additionally, the instructor will provide an historical overview of the classic cyanotype process as well as share print examples, reference texts and online resources.    

What students need to bring:
2 - 3 high resolution images on CD or portable storage device (minimum 5” x 7” at 300ppi resolution)
Note taking materials
Smock or apron
Latex or other protective gloves
lunch/snacks for breaks.

Pre-requisites:
Photography II: Beyond the Basics
From Good to Great: Composition Basics
Photoshop II: Working with Layers
Photoshop III: Retouching

Suggested classes to continue education:
History of Photography - 19th Century
Wet Plate Collodion

The second day of this workshop will take place at
Hardy and Nance Street Studios
902 Hardy Street at Nance, Houston, Tx