Blue Alchemy : A Cyanotype Creative Experience
Cyanotype printing workshop
Invite your team to discover the magic of cyanotype, one of the oldest photographic printing techniques, invented in 1842. This relaxing and hands-on workshop blends art, science, and nature, offering a refreshing pause from screen-based work while encouraging…
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Creative Activity
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Group Cocreation
Group Creativity
Light Exposure
Workshop
Description
Invite your team to discover the magic of cyanotype, one of the oldest photographic printing techniques, invented in 1842. This relaxing and hands-on workshop blends art, science, and nature, offering a refreshing pause from screen-based work while encouraging creativity and collaboration.
Participants create beautiful deep-blue prints using plants, objects, textures, and light. The process is simple, surprising, and highly satisfying: arrange elements on specially prepared paper, expose to UV light, rinse with water, and watch the image appear as if by magic.
No artistic experience is required, the workshop is designed to be accessible, engaging, and inspiring for everyone.
20–30 minute mini-experience (creative break)
A dynamic introduction to cyanotype.
Paper is pre-prepared in advance, allowing participants to immediately begin creating compositions using a curated selection of botanical elements and objects.
Participants typically create 1–2 prints each.
Ideal for:
• team-building days
• wellness events
• creative breaks during seminars
Fast drying is facilitated on-site so participants can leave with finished artwork.
60–120 minute workshop (immersive experience)
A deeper exploration of the cyanotype process.
Participants prepare their own light-sensitive paper and experiment with composition, transparency, layering, and texture. Each person typically creates 2–3 prints.
This format allows time for creative experimentation while maintaining a relaxed and enjoyable pace.
Ideal for:
• team-building sessions
• creativity & innovation workshops
• off-site retreats
• client engagement events
Benefits
Benefits for teams
• Encourages creativity and curiosity
• Promotes relaxation and mindful focus
• Offers a tactile, screen-free experience
• Creates a shared artistic moment
• Participants leave with unique handmade prints
Hosted by Danielle Voirin
About the Host
Portrait photographer and visual storyteller with over 17 years of experience, I bring a thoughtful and engaging approach to creative workshops. With academic training in psychology and photography, I create a supportive environment that encourages curiosity, experimentation, and confidence. I have been practicing cyanotype for over 10 years and enjoy guiding participants through this poetic and accessible process, helping them reconnect with observation, creativity, and the pleasure of making something by hand.
Client Requirements
Access to electricity and a nearby water point (sink) for the cyanotype process. Table space allowing participants to work comfortably. Minimum surface area of approximately 15–20 sqm for a group of 6 participants (similar to a small meeting room).
Focus Areas
Creative/Culture
Location
Moret-sur-Loing, Moret-Loing-et-Orvanne, France
Languages
English, French
Travel Locations
Paris, Île-de-France (+€60)
Other locations in France (fee upon request)
Corporate Experience
Moderate
Certifications & Credentials
Public liability insurance
Session Types Offered
Interactive (eg. improv, group-art, yoga etc.)
Past Experience Doing Sessions
Yes - Interactive
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