The Gap, Qld – PoPArts Community Partnership & Earth Arts Kinship Program
Beyond the basics -Dive deep into cyanotype printing
Date: 21 Novenber 2026
Time: 10am – 3pm
Venue: The Gap State High School
The Gap, Qld
details will be sent upon booking
Price: $247
Group size: 5 to 8 participants
Receive expert guidance and knowledge that will empower you
to continue exploring cyanotype printing on your own.
Bookings:
Beyond the Basics – Dive Deep into Cyanotype Printing
Earth Arts: Kinship Workshop
Take your cyanotype skills to the next level while exploring a deeper connection with plants, place and the more-than-human world.
In this relaxed, small-group workshop, I will share advanced cyanotype techniques alongside insights from my own art and science practice and years of working with plants and nature. We will explore cyanotype as more than a photographic process — as an opportunity to slow down, observe closely and create in dialogue with the natural world.
Inspired by the Earth Arts Kinship theme, we will consider how the plants and natural materials around us can become creative collaborators. Through gathering, observing, arranging and experimenting, you will be encouraged to notice the forms, textures and stories held within the materials we work with.
In this workshop you will:
• Create unique cyanotype artworks on paper in various sizes and on a calico bag
• Learn to coat your own paper and calico
• Experiment with wet cyanotype printing and applying colour
• Explore bleaching and toning techniques
• Work with plant cuttings and found natural objects to create your own compositions
• Experiment with different ways of working with plants and materials, allowing both your creative decisions and the natural processes of cyanotype to shape the outcome
Through this guided, hands-on experience, you will develop an advanced set of cyanotype skills and gain the confidence to continue experimenting at home.
Most importantly, the workshop invites you to slow down and look more closely at the natural world. By working directly with plants and other natural materials, we will explore cyanotype as a way of paying attention, building connection and creating with — rather than simply representing — nature.
Materials:
All materials are provided, including cyanotype supplies, paper, a calico bag, plant cuttings and found natural objects.
You are also welcome to bring a few small personal objects, jewellery or plant cuttings to incorporate into your work. Consider materials that have a connection or meaning for you, and that can safely be used in the cyanotype process.
What to bring:
• An apron, or old clothing that can get stained
• Covered, non-slip footwear
• A hat or umbrella
• Sunscreen
• A water bottle
• A few small personal objects or plant cuttings, if desired
Food and drinks:
Morning tea will be provided. Please bring your own lunch.
This workshop is suitable for teens (15+) and adults, with any beginner’s experience.
Please contact Renata if you have any questions.
Limited spots available. Reserve your place now!
*bookings close 5 days prior to the workshop unless sold out earlier.
**bookings are refundable (less booking fee) up to 5 days before the workshop date, upon request.
Read About Earth Arts KINSHIP PROGRAM
About Renata:
Dr Renata Buziak is a biochrome photo-media artist, researcher, and educator with over 15 years of teaching experience.
With a focus on plant life and helping people to reconnect with nature, her captivating artwork has been exhibited nationally and internationally. Renata holds a PhD from Queensland College of Art, Griffith University. Her art has received several awards and is featured in private and public collections, on ABC TV’s Gardening Australia, and at Binna Burra Lodge since her inaugural art residency there in 2022.
Reflections on Cyanotype workshop with Renata Buziak by Gabby Mactaggart.
WHAT OTHERS SAY:
Feedback from a 2 Day workshop Intro and advanced workshops:
“I learned so much, very informative clear direction allowing me to express myself in my own way while learning the processes”.
What was particularly useful? “Everything first time creating Cyanotype. like to saw also so this medium is fabulous way for me to combine these two crafts. Thank you Renata. I’ve learned so much and had fun interesting time”. Jenn.
“It was great. Good mix of instructions, examples and doing. Particularly useful were All the Experiments” Lisa.
Images on this page:
- Banner: Renata Buziak, a slection of cyanotype images: (left) toned cyanotype images on cotton, (right) wet-on-wet cyanotype on paper during exposure and the print after development.
- Feature image: Renata Buziak, Cyanotype on a calico bag.