MIDDLETOWN, Calif. – Explore the intriguing technique of cyanotype, as part of Photographing Resilience at Middletown Art Center or MAC.

The class will take place Sunday, Nov. 5, from noon to 5 p.m.

The cost is just $5 and open to adults and teens 12 and up, whether new to art making or professionals.

“This class will be very different, very hands-on, and everyone will leave with at least one beautiful piece of hand-made art and plenty of ideas for more,” said MAC photography instructor Shane Powers.

Cyanotypes, also known as the “sun print” or “blue print,” are achieved using safe and simple chemicals activated by ultraviolet light and “developed” with water.

One of the very first photographic printing processes, cyanotypes were discovered in the mid-1800s.

Architects’ line drawings were easily copied into architectural blueprints. Naturalists used the technique to “photocopy” field notes to create accurate illustrations of plants. Quilters, dressmakers and artists have applied the process in many forms.

“Participants will make ‘digital negatives’ using transparencies from photographic images or drawings, or they can use mementos and natural objects to create compositions,” explained Powers. “This is a very versatile process that can be applied to a variety of surfaces. The possibilities are endless and inspiring not only for photographers, but for artists of all kinds and other curious creatives. So come to class and bring a friend.”

Please reserve your spot at www.middletownartcenter.org/resilience, email This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. or call 707-809-8118.

Space is limited. To increase creative options, bring a camera, phone or thumb drive with your digital images and/or bring mementos and objects from home.

The Resilience Project was initiated to increase access to the arts throughout Lake County.

The project also focuses on nature’s resilience as a mirror for our own recovery post-fire. Resilience classes provide a safe space for community members to learn, share, and hone skills that give form and artistic voice to their creativity while having a great time making art.

The project will culminate in exhibitions countywide, and a chapbook of poetry and images created by participants.

Resilience was made possible through a Local Impact Grant from the California Arts Council with support from Adventist Health.

Join the folks at MAC this weekend or any first through fourth weekend of the month until May 2018 for Resilience Project classes in photography, creative writing, painting and printmaking.

Please note that there are some changes to the regular schedule during November and December due to holidays, so please check the Website.

MAC is located at 21456 State Highway 175 at the junction of Highway 29 in Middletown.

Visit www.middletownartcenter.org to learn more about MAC and the Resilience Project.