Outdoor Cyanotype Workshop
Participants used cyanotypes to create images of the ecological environment in the dunes. This alternative photographic process creates immediate stunning blue and white images from objects and plant forms laid on the sensitised paper. Guided by the Gems in the Dunes experts, we worked to detailed information about the ecology of the dunes and the endangered ‘Gems’ that are at risk.
We recorded the time, place and names of the collections along with the cyanotypes, to develop a wider understanding of the dunes alongside a deeper connection to the habitat.
Participants commented:
‘I loved everything about it – especially the wonderful flora and exhilarating sea air.’
‘We were amazed at the variety of species hidden in the Dunes and were inspired to look more closely at places we would normally walkthrough but not connect with.’
Event took place at
Ainsdale Discovery Centre
The Ainsdale Discovery Centre - situated adjacent to the beach and Ainsdale & Birkdale Sandhills Local Nature Reserve.
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Outdoor Cyanotype Workshop
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'OUTDOOR CYANOTYPE WORKSHOP'
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Meet an artist
Outdoor Cyanotype Workshop workshop organised by an amazing artist Sian Hughes.
Sian Hughes
Artist | From: North Wales
Sian Hughes is an artist based in North Wales who also runs projects within the Arts in Health sector.
“Involving artists and the public in creative activities that educate and value the environment, is so imaginative. We are really excited to work with experts at Plantlife to inspire people to create beautiful artwork that helps raise awareness of some critically endangered species”.
The Art of saving species
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