Re: Cyanotypes

[Heidi Weller <ghweller@xxxxxxxxxx>]

Hi Marilyn

I have used both throw-away cameras and cyanotypes with elementary/middle-school kids, and we had a blast.  I made enlarged negs on my inkjet printer from some of the images they had made with the disposable cameras, then the kids made prints.  We have done lots of projects with the other images produced by the "junk" cameras, including collage, murals, and personal scrapbooks.  I think it's a great way to introduce kids to photography without getting bogged down in technical stuff.  Good luck to you.

Heidi Weller

Ashland, Ohio

----- Original Message -----

From: Marilyn

To: List for Photo/Imaging Educators - Professionals - Students

Sent: Saturday, April 17, 2004 12:16 AM

Subject: Cyanotypes

Hi PhotoForum Members:

 

I have been asked to possibly instruct photography classes/workshops at a local art center.    The classes at the center stress children and the arts, although adults are encouraged to attend.

 

I would like to present a class or workshop on making cyanotypes, but I'm not sure what age group this would be appropriate for.   Have any of you taught such a class to young people?   If so, what age group would this type of a class be appropriate for?

 

I'm also thinking of instructing a class using throw-away cameras since their use is simple, results fast and processing inexpensive.    Any experiences, thoughts or ideas about a class like this?

 

It is really nice having a resource like PhotoForum and its members to bounce ideas off.

 

Thank you for your help and suggestions in advance.

 

Marilyn