Cyanotypes aka sunprints aka blueprints are an alternative photographic process which can be done outside in the daylight and prints can be made on a variety of materials. With proper pre-treatment of photographic materials, cyanotypes are a fun, hands-on, and safe process for children ages 5+.

Thanks to the GCAC, this event is FREE to all attendees, with enough supplies to make dozens of cyanotype prints on: watercolor paper, cotton napkins, tote bags, t-shirts, and some giant fabric murals. Those in attendance will have the opportunity to let their creative juices flow, practice a niche photographic craft, and learn about the history of photography. The Hilltop Cyanotype Day is an outdoor-based event that is estimated to last 5 hours, from Noon - 5PM at Westgate Park.

In addition to the community printing, photographer Mat Marrash and a crew of half a dozen Hilltop artists will be on-hand to demonstrate the process start to finish and Mat will be printing a limited number of Ultra Large Format mural prints from a series of Hilltop neighborhood urban landscapes.