Cyanotype Workshop with Interbay Cinema Society [In-Person]

 

Instructor: Tina Jacobson from Interbay Cinema Society

Date: June 20th, September 26, and December 10, 2026

Time: 10AM - 3PM PST

Location: TBD

This hands-on workshop is an introduction to the art of cyanotype – paper, fabric, and above all celluloid film. Participants will create their own sunlit still and moving images.

In this cyanotype filmmaking cohort, participants get together during annual celestial milestones. Following the Sun’s excursion, the three meetings are set (approximately) during the Solar Summer Solstice, Autumn Equinox, and Winter Solstice.

Participants will have the opportunity to experiment with multiple exposures, layers, found footage, tinting, wet and dry cyanotype. All tools, materials, and equipment will be provided. While participants are encouraged to forage or bring from home their own materials, and tools that attract their curiosity and imagination. Further cyanotype filmmaking materials and support will be available in-between the group meetings.

Films created will be scanned at Lightpress. The digital transfer will be available to the group ahead of the Winter Solstice theatrical screening. So, filmmakers will have the time to materialize —individual and group – editing and programming decisions.

Near Winter Solstice in December, the group will celebrate with a screening at the NWFF theater that will bring the films to light. ICS and NWFF equipment and facilities for digital, 16mm, and expanded cinema performances will be available.

All levels of experience are welcomed and all materials included with tuition. 

Sliding Scale Price

$ 300 covers the cost of the workshop and supports ICS educational program

$ 150 covers materials cost. 

Please, contact ICS at team@interbaycinemasociety.org if you are interested in the workshop and need further financial support.

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