SYMBOLS OF SELF, cyanotype banner workshop to represents you! This quirky
cyanotype workshop enables you to use sunlight to paint the real picture of
who you are on a fabric banner.
About
Inspired by the rich history of heraldry, this session invites you to reimagine the idea of a personal emblem for the modern day. Using the Victorian photographic process of cyanotype, you'll print an A4 piece of cotton fabric with imagery that tells your story. Whether it's flowers, leaves, meaningful objects, photo negatives, words, drawings, or symbols that reflect your identity, this is an opportunity to create something deeply personal. Explore what matters to you, experiment with composition, and leave with a one-of-a-kind textile banner that celebrates your interests, memories, community, or values.
The medieval art of Heraldry emerged from the battlefield, but today we’re going to use it to tell our story. No previous experience is needed, just curiosity and a willingness to play with this beautiful process.
What to Expect
Daisy will bring her large selection of pressed flowers, feathers, stencils and
interesting objects and all materials are provided. However, feel free to bring any small object that represent you such as lace, jewellery, photo negatives, stencils, or plants. Each participant will get one A4 piece of cotton fabric prepared with cyanotype, ready to use.
About the artist
Daisy Bow du Toit is an artist, crafter, and online storyteller who uses the art of
cyanotype to tell stories online. She shares her passion about crafts, nature and
creativity online and has collaborated with Levis, Lucy & Yak, the National Trust and Watts Gallery and run workshops at the British Library and Kew Gardens.
*there will be no time for sewing in this workshop, this workshop will dye the fabric and participants will take their finished textiles home with them.