CREATE YOUR OWN BOTANICAL OR BEACH-INSPIRED SCARF

Sun, sea and cyanotype — a morning of creative fun!

Join artists Mandy Johnston and Adéle Prins for a relaxed, creative morning by the sea. Experiment with kelp, seaweed, shells, flowers and other natural forms to create beautiful blue cyanotype prints — and your very own 100% white, cotton scarf.

Cyanotype is an early photographic process that uses sunlight and light-sensitive chemicals to create striking blue images.

What will we do?

We'll begin with a short demonstration, then experiment with coastal and botanical materials, making prints on paper and cloth.

You'll then create your own composition on a cotton scarf, using sunlight to develop your design before rinsing to reveal your original blue artwork.

Take home your unique beach tote and experimental artwork prints!

What's included?

• 100% cotton scarf
• Cyanotype paper and cloth for experimenting
• All chemicals, equipment and printing materials
• Coastal and botanical materials
• Expert guidance, drinks and light snacks

What should you bring?

A sun hat, sunscreen, drinking water, a towel and comfortable clothes or an apron. Feel free to bring your own leaves, flowers, shells, seaweed, lace or interesting objects.

No experience needed — just come and play! Suitable for adults.

Where to meet

The last colourful Muizenberg Beach Hut, closest to the Zandvlei river mouth.

Parking: Near the Muizenberg Water Slides and swimming pools, or opposite the putt-putt course on Beach Road.

Good to know

Places are limited. This outdoor workshop is weather-dependent, and participants will be contacted if plans need to change.

A little history

In the 1840s, botanist and photographer Anna Atkins used cyanotype to create beautiful impressions of seaweed, producing what is widely recognised as the world's first photographically illustrated book.

Come and play with sunlight, seaweed and the sea — and take home something beautiful you've made yourself!

Presented by Mothership & Prinsdesign