Slow Photography: Cyanotypes and Anthotypes as Creative Resistance

There is a $20 fee per participant payable via e-transfer to the presenter at hermagua@hotmail.com. This workshop introduces slow photography as both an artistic practice and a form of creative resistance. Participants will explore the processes of cyanotypes (sun-printed images in deep Prussian blue) and anthotypes (plant-based prints using natural pigments), while engaging in conversations about sustainability, accessibility, and the role of art in social justice. Unlike digital photography, these analogue methods invite patience, experimentation, and connection with natural materials. By working with sunlight, plants, and found objects, participants will discover the radical potential of slowing down as an act of care, resistance, and community building. Cyanotypes and anthotypes offer inclusive, eco-conscious pathways for creativity that do not require expensive equipment or specialized training. In classrooms and community spaces, these approaches support accessibility, collective storytelling, and equity-focused art-making. Participants are encouraged to bring small objects such as leaves, flowers, or translucent items to enhance their experimentation process. Takeaways • Experimental prints (cyanotype + anthotype). • A practical handout with step-by-step guides, supply lists, and classroom/community applications.