This event is in the past.It took place on June 7, 2026 at Santa Cruz Museum of Natural History.

Seaweed Cyanotype Workshop 1
Arts & Crafts
Seaweed Cyanotype Workshop 2
Seaweed Cyanotype Workshop 3
Seaweed Cyanotype Workshop 4
Seaweed Cyanotype Workshop 5

Seaweed Cyanotype Workshop

June 7 at 1pm

At Santa Cruz Museum of Natural History

Seabright, Santa Cruz

๐ŸŒŠBring a favorite small shell or object to incorporate
๐ŸงชCyanotype was invented in 1842 โ€” same process architects used for blueprints
๐ŸŽจYou'll leave with 2-3 finished prints to take home

Turn fresh seaweed into striking blue botanical prints using cyanotype, a Victorian-era photographic technique. You'll arrange marine algae on light-sensitive paper and watch your artwork develop in the sun, all while learning about the underwater habitats these plants support from a marine sanctuary expert.

hands-on art workshop
marine science learning
Victorian photo technique
creative afternoon