White photographic images of flowers and leaves on a blue background
August 24, 2025

Cyanotype Crafting

James L. Goodwin State Forest
Location

23 Potter Road
Hampton, CT 06247

Time: 11:00 AM – 3:30 PM

Discover the early days of photography with Chelsey Knyff through cyanotype, a camera-free process that captures the silhouettes of nature in striking detail.  We’ll explore the fascinating science and history behind this 19th-century photographic technique with a lecture.  Then get hands-on creating your own sun-powered print using feathers, leaves, and other natural objects.  Free and open to all ages.  

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Location

23 Potter Road
Hampton, CT 06247

Timing/Details

Programs begin at 11:00 and 2:00, running for 1-1.5 hours. Meet in the Discovery Room in the farmhouse.  

 

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