02/06/2026
SATURDAY 13th JUNE
2pm - 5pm
At Faversham
TINT AND TONE
Traditional cyanotype printing captures silhouettes and textures in luminous white against rich blue, a process rooted in the 19th century and embraced by artists ever since.
But what if blue is just the beginning?
Tinting introduces colour to your cyanotype before or after exposure. By incorporating natural pigments (such as tea & coffee, avocado skins), watercolour washes, or toned paper, artists can shift the emotional atmosphere of a print - warming it with earthy undertones or softening it with subtle hues.
Why Tint & Tone?
Basic cyanotype printing teaches you the foundation: coating, exposing, rinsing, and revealing that magical blue image. Tinting and toning take you a step further:
• Expanded Colour Palette: Move beyond blue into warm, earthy, or dramatic monochrome tones
• Greater Emotional Range: Match colour mood to subject matter
• Creative Control: Each bath and blend produces subtle variations, making every print one of a kind
• Professional Depth: Elevate simple prints into wall art
In this workshop, you will:
• Learn or revisit the basics of cyanotype printing
• Plan and expose your designs onto UV sensitive paper
• Wash your prints to reveal their typical Prussian blue
• Using tannin rich liquids such as tea and coffee, tone your prints, exploring a variety of different effects
What you’ll take away:
• A set of your own unique cyanotype prints
• The knowledge and skills to continue making cyanotype prints at home
