Nature-Based Zine Making with Cyanotype

This hands-on workshop introduces participants to cyanotype printing through the creation of a small, handmade zine inspired by nature. Working with plants and sunlight, participants will explore cyanotype as a simple, non-toxic photographic printing process while learning basic paper folding techniques. The workshop encourages a slow, tactile approach to image-making, inviting participants to engage with natural materials, light, and time to produce a simple folded zine.

Cyanotype is one of the most accessible and environmentally friendly printmaking processes. It uses non-toxic water diluted chemicals, and relies on sunlight for exposure. Prints are developed using only water, making the process safe for community settings and aligned with sustainable creative practices. Through this method, participants gain insight into alternative photographic techniques that prioritise care for both people and the environment.

Zines provide an open and democratic format for visual storytelling. Combined with plant-based imagery and cyanotype printing, they offer a way to create simple visual narratives rooted in observation and place. The accordion format allows images to unfold sequentially, reflecting the rhythms of nature and the gradual process of working with sunlight, plants, and handmade materials.