My approach is collaborative and inclusive, and I encourage participants to pursue their own creative interests. 

The workshop will introduce you to the historical cyanotype printing process, which is a camera-less form of photography. Led by myself, the workshop will guide you step-by-step through the process of mixing chemicals, coating papers, exposing, and fixing your prints.  You will have plenty of opportunity to experiment and leave with your own cyanotype masterpieces, as well as the knowledge to carry on creating at home.

You will also be introduced to a range of different materials to experiment printing with, including natural objects and working with acetate negatives.

No prior experience is needed to participate. 

All materials will be provided but you are welcome to bring your own botanicals. These could be leaves or flowers you've picked up on your way to the workshop or flat objects such as pieces of lace, feathers and even negatives. 

It’s best not to wear your favourite clothes just in case you get chemicals on them.

What we will cover in the workshop:

1.    Introduction to the process and a little history of cyanotype printing.

2.    Introduction to different printing materials including plant materials, household objects and using paper negatives.

3.    Mixing chemicals and coating paper using dry and wet cyanotype process.

4.    Making your own prints.

5.     You will receive a workbook with step-by-step instructions to continue your cyanotype journey at home.

Max number of attendees : 12 

Registration : 10.15am in the Ticket Office & Shop Building

Course Start Time : 10.30am

Course End Time : 1.00pm 

Workshop price includes : course, access to the building, tea or coffee and biscuit. 

Lead Time

We aim to ship products within 3-5 working days. 

Where we ship to

We currently ship to the UK only. 

Shipping Costs

We offer a standard flat rate shipping charge of £2.15 for orders under 100g. 

Shipping Time

Once shipped our products usually arrive within 3 working days . For addresses in the Scottish Highlands this may be slightly longer.

Our Shipping Carrier

We ship our orders using the Royal Mail. We will send a shipping confirmation email once your order has been shipped. 

Do you offer local delivery?

No. 

Do you offer in store pick up?

Yes. You can choose this option at checkout. We will email you once your order is ready to collect. This is usually within 3-5 working days.

We have a 30-day return policy for shop items only, which means you have 30 days after receiving your item to request a return. Please note this does not include any of our tickets or activity bookings, these are all non refundable and non transferable to another day.

To be eligible for a return, your item must be in the same condition that you received it, unworn or unused, with tags, and in its original packaging. You’ll also need the receipt or proof of purchase.

To start a return, you can contact us at sales@cowdengarden.com. If your return is accepted, we’ll send you instructions on how and where to send your package. Items sent back to us without first requesting a return will not be accepted. We cannot refund shipping costs and return shipping will not be covered by the charity. 

You can always contact us for any return question at sales@cowdengarden.com.

Damages and issues
Please inspect your order upon reception and contact us immediately if the item is defective, damaged or if you receive the wrong item, so that we can evaluate the issue and make it right.

Exceptions / non-returnable items
Certain types of items cannot be returned, like perishable goods (such as food, flowers, or plants), custom products (such as special orders or personalised items), and personal care goods (such as beauty products). We also do not accept returns for hazardous materials, flammable liquids, or gases. Please get in touch if you have questions or concerns about your specific item.

Unfortunately, we cannot accept returns on sale items or gift cards.

Exchanges
The fastest way to ensure you get what you want is to return the item you have, and once the return is accepted, make a separate purchase for the new item.

Refunds
We will notify you once we’ve received and inspected your return, and let you know if the refund was approved or not. If approved, you’ll be automatically refunded on your original payment method. Please remember it can take some time for your bank or credit card company to process and post the refund too.