Discover the magic of cyanotypes in this hands-on class that blends creative exploration with timeless photographic technique.
The experience begins with an online orientation covering the history, chemistry, and creative possibilities of the cyanotype process, preparing you for success in the studio. Then, take part in an in-person workshop and create your own striking blue prints using light, objects, and coated papers. Perfect for beginners and curious creatives alike, this class offers a thoughtful balance of instruction and experimentation.
Class Schedule
Online Orientation
April 21, 2026
6:00–8:00 pm
Onsite Session
April 25, 2026
9:00 am–2:00 pm
Location
The Grove Studios 104 & 105
Instructor
Andy Bale and Jon Cox
Andy Bale received his MFA from the University of Delaware in 2005, and his BFA from the Savannah College of Art and Design in 1994. He has been a full-time Lecturer of Photography at Dickinson College since 2013, and served as an adjunct professor of Photography prior to that from 2005 until 2012. Bale's photographs are included in the permanent collections of Caisse d'Epargne in Toulouse, the Photomedia Center and Messiah College in Pennsylvania, and at the Savannah College of Art and Design in Georgia.
Jon Cox is President of the Amazon Center for Environmental Education and Research (ACEER Foundation) and an Assistant Professor in the Department of Art & Design at the University of Delaware. A National Geographic Explorer and Full Fellow of the Explorers Club, he has led 23 photographic study abroad programs worldwide. Cox is a pioneer in digital photography, author of two photography books, and former adventure photographer for Digital Camera Magazine. His work includes cultural mapping projects with Indigenous communities in Peru and Tanzania, and ongoing collaborations with the Lenape Indian Tribe of Delaware. His latest project, ARRIVALS, documents stories of refugees, immigrants, and displaced Native Americans through photography and storytelling.
