3 July 2025

Photography without a camera: Cyanotype printing workshop at the National Library

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A cyanotyping print artwork with the National Library Friends event sticker.

Photography without a camera: Cyanotype printing workshop. Photo: National Library of Australia.

Join PhotoAccess tutors Eunie and Claire for a hands-on cyanotype printing workshop inspired by the Fit to Print exhibition at the National Library.

It will be a relaxed, creative morning designed to spark curiosity and celebrate the beauty of printmaking. Participants will learn about the history of cyanotype, see examples of contemporary cyanotypes, and watch a live demonstration of the process from mixing chemicals to exposing prints.

Using acetate negatives made from selected works in the Fit to Print: Defining Moments from the Fairfax Photo Archive exhibition, participants will create their own Prussian-blue cyanotype prints. Printing can be done outdoors with natural materials or indoors using a UV printer.

All materials will be supplied, and attendees can take home their prints. Light morning tea will be provided during the workshop.

This event is presented by the Friends of the National Library of Australia and PhotoAccess.

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About PhotoAccess

PhotoAccess is the Canberra region’s centre for contemporary photography, film, video, and media arts. An established non-profit incorporated association based at the Manuka Arts Centre, PhotoAccess is a friendly creative community making, sharing, and investigating photographic culture in the interests of artistic expression, cultural participation, and positive social change.

Tickets available through National Library of Australia.

The Details

What: Photography without a camera: Cyanotype printing workshop at the National Library
When: Wednesday 16 July from 10 am to 12:30 pm
Where: National Library of Australia
Cost: Members $55 | Non-members $65

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