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Explore the Cyanotype Process with Bridget Matlock at the Dancing Bean Coffee House!
Enjoy an afternoon learning about the cyanotype process while making printed denim patches. This low tech process was developed as a precursor to modern day film development. Cyanotype printing was originally used widely to make copies of blueprints long before copy machines, computers, and printers. Blueprints from the late 1800 still exist in museums today.
We will first apply a solution to the denim. Plan to wear old clothing/apron as staining can occur if one isn’t super careful. We will then “block” areas with found objects, leaves, or “negatives” before exposing the fabric to UV rays (sun or specialized lamp). After UV exposure, the denim is rinsed, dried, and ready to go after application of heat activated adhesive on the reverse side of your patch.
All required materials will be provided by the instructor. You will leave the class with an iron on masterpiece worthy of embellishing your favorite jeans or jacket.
Tickets are required for this event.
About the Artist - Bridget Matlock
"My life as a fiber artist began when I was a child. I have always been drawn to creations using fiber as my “different box of crayons”. Quilting, embellishing, painting, dying (shibori), discharge, printing, and felting are all areas I have explored and mastered. I am a juried member of Townsend Artisan Guild and Foothills Craft Guild. I have won local and national awards for my creative use of fiber. I have studied techniques under the watchful eyes of many masters, shared my knowledge by teaching, and enjoy displaying my work at the TAG gallery in Townsend where I share working studio space with Ewe Rock Fiber and sell many of the products I use."