Afternoon Cyanotype Printing Workshop - Saturday 13th September 2025

During this workshop Caroline will guide you through the cyanotype printing process to create a set of beautiful unique prints. You will learn everything; from how to prepare the solution, coating and drying your paper, selecting botanicals or objects for your work, exposing to light, and washing and fixing your prints. Learn how to use natural sunlight or alternative sources of UV to achieve the right intensity and sharp results.

The event will be held at Pentredwr Community Centre (what3words: flamingo.gown.clenching). It is situated 3 miles from the beautiful town of Llangollen in North Wales, 14 miles from Wrexham and 23 miles from Chester.

There is a tiny carpark up the ramp to the school at the main entrance, but plenty of parking along the road.

All equipment and materials are provided along with tea, coffee and biscuits.

Cyanotype is a wonderfully addictive process. So if you would like to stay for both the morning and afternoon workshop to carry on creating, you're more than welcome. Please bring your own packed lunch.

Please wear comfortable clothing, that you don’t mind if chemicals accidentally splash onto. You can bring an apron if you prefer, and disposable gloves will be provided. Flowers and leaves will be available but you’re more than welcome to bring along your own items. These may be found objects, things that inspire you, or something with sentimental value. These may include; flowers, leaves or foliage (fresh or pressed), seed heads, leaf skeletons, antique lace, feathers, keys, grasses or any other flat or translucent objects you’d like to try to print.

Caroline Hodgson is a Botanical Artist specialising in the Cyanotype process. Her work has always been inspired by nature, and cyanotype printing incorporates a stunning collaboration between the sun, the elements and the natural world. The process allows her to capture the tiny intricate details of nature which are so exquisitely formed. Caroline has a BA Hons in Fine Art and Psychology and a Post Graduate Diploma in Art Psychotherapy. She worked as an Art Therapist for nearly twenty years before becoming a full time Artist in 2021 and setting up Indigo Moth Botanical Prints. Her prints are available in galleries throughout Wales and Shropshire, and you can follow her work at www.indigomoth.co.uk