Science of Sun Prints

2 Oct

Time: Half-day (10:15am – 12:00pm or 12:45pm – 2:30pm)
Cost: £150 per class (up to 30 pupils)
Capacity: 2 classes per day
Curriculum links:

Science: Working Scientifically, Materials and their Properties, Chemical Reactions, Planning and Carrying Out Experiments
Art & Design: Creativity, Composition, Pattern, Texture, Exploring Materials and Processes
History: Significant Individuals, History of Science

Discover the chemistry behind sun printing in this hands-on workshop, specially developed for British Science Week 2027 theme of Creativity. Pupils will learn about chemist John Herschel and his discovery of the cyanotype printing process.

Using specially treated paper and natural found materials, pupils will create their own cyanotype sun prints, exploring shape, texture, pattern and composition to create unique designs.

They'll then put their scientist hats on and investigate how exposure time affects the final print. By testing different exposure times and comparing their results, pupils will use scientific enquiry to find the conditions that produce the best sun print.

Enquire now to book your workshop for British Science Week 2027. Places are limited, so early booking is recommended.

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