Cyanography workshop in the heart of nature in Saint-Lary

Description

Looking for a creative activity that connects you to nature? Then why not take part in a Tipi workshop, cyanography initiation courses or pick-your-own treks in Saint-Lary-Soulan and throughout the region as far as Toulouse!

A unique artistic experience, combining light, nature and wonder.treat your teams, colleagues or loved ones to a moment out of time, thanks to the poetic and luminous world of cyanography, an ancient photographic process with an intense blue colour, activated by sunlight.

An artistic approach inspired by life

Camille, a passionate artist based in the Pyrenees, offers much more than simple technical introductions: her workshops are real bubbles of reconnection, with oneself and with nature.fascinated by the cyanotype since her art school days, she now sublimates sunlight and wild flowers to capture the fragile beauty of plants. through immersive, poetic workshops that are accessible to all, she invites everyone to slow down, create and marvel at living things.

what is cyanography?

First developed in 1842, this ancient photographic technique produces Prussian blue prints from light-sensitive media exposed to light. The result? Unique, vibrant, living works, created without a camera, simply using sunlight and the treasures of nature.

workshops available

Tipi workshop - Creation in the heart of nature

A poetic immersion in Aragnouet, in a workshop-garden in the heart of the mountains.
After a walk to pick your own flowers, create your own cyanotypes in a tepee open to the light. A moment of relaxation and creation, for young and old from 6 years upwards.

• Location : Aragnouet (Hautes-Pyrénées)
• Capacity: up to 6 people
• Duration : 2 hours
• Take home 2 original works of art
• Materials provided: photosensitive paper, brushes, solution, flowers/plants

Course :

• Preparation of light-sensitive paper
• Picking flowers and plants
• Artistic composition under the tepee
• Exposure to the sun
• Rinsing and revealing the blues
• Drying and final discovery

Nomadic workshops - For your corporate or private events

An ideal activity for original team-building, an EVJF, a birthday party or a Christmas tree. Camille can come to your premises, an event venue or even outdoors!

• Capacity: 10 to 12 people
• Duration: 2 hours
• Outside or inside (with UV lights & pressed flowers if required)
• Equipment supplied: photosensitive paper, brushes, chemical solution and flowers/plants

Course :

• Introduction to cyanography and its history
• Preparation of the supports
• Creation of compositions from plants
• Exposure to natural light or UV light
• Rinsing and developing
• Drying and conservation advice

Rando'Cyanotype - The workshop that takes you to new heights

A rare and inspiring experience, combining supervised hiking and artistic creation.
In the mountains, guided by a guide and Camille, pick local plants and make your cyanotypes directly in nature.

• In the mountains, depending on the season and weather
• For all levels
• Total immersion and 100% natural creations
• Each participant leaves with his or her own work

Where we work

Her workshops are held in Aragnouet (between Saint-Lary Soulan and Piau-Engaly), and can be organised in a radius ranging from Piau-Engaly to Lannemezan, and as far as Toulouse, depending on the project.

Why choose these workshops?

• Suitable for everyone (children, adults, beginners...)
• Guaranteed relaxation in a natural setting or on your premises
• eco-friendly: no printing, no electricity, just natural light and plants
• Unique souvenirs: each participant leaves with their own creations
• Customisable: birthdays, seminars, team building, private or professional events

Want to offer a sensory activity that's soothing and inspiring?
Choose cyanography to combine nature, creativity and shared pleasure.