SIDE STREET
STUDIO ARTS
Where Elgin Creates
Cyanotypes - Sun Sensitive Photography with Abby Franke
Sat, May 16
|Side Street Studio Arts
Create bold blue prints using the power of the sun!
Time & Location
May 16, 2026, 1:00 PM – 3:00 PM
Side Street Studio Arts, 15 Ziegler Ct, Elgin, IL 60120, USA
About the event
Abby Franke will show you how to create bold blue prints using the power of the sun!
In this hands-on workshop, you’ll explore the magic of cyanotype printing — one of the earliest forms of photography. Arrange natural objects, found materials, or your own small keepsakes on light-sensitive paper to design a one-of-a-kind composition. After a quick exposure to sunlight and a simple rinse, your vibrant blue-and-white image will be revealed.
You’ll leave with finished cyanotype prints and the knowledge to keep experimenting on your own.
REGISTER: https://forms.gle/WdTU6gZkUgzMdAkJ6
Ages 14+ / Adults
Saturday, May 16 | 1pm-3pm | $45
All materials included.
Side Street Gallery | 15 1/2 Ziegler Court