Seaweed Cyanotypes with North Coast Land Conservancy
SAVE THE DATE: Thursday, February 12th, 11am-2pm - Seaside, Oregon
Come make your own seaweed cyanotypes with us in Seaside at North Coast Land Conservancy’s (NCLC) new beautiful facility at the Elk Creek Habitat Reserve! We’ll be using a collection of dried West Coast seaweeds.
Hear from NCLC's Marine Program Manager, Angela Whitlock about marine conservation on the north coast, ODFW's Marine Reserves Program, and help celebrate Cape Falcon Marine Reserve's 10th anniversary.
A cyanotype is a photographic blueprint made through a chemical reaction between UV light and chemically coated paper. Cyanotypes have been a form of scientific documentation for seaweed, terrestrial plants, and natural specimens since they were invented in the 1700s and were actually some of the original form of photographic printing. Learn about the process and techniques to make cyanotypes using a collection of pressed seaweeds and PNW flora. Each student will get to make 4-5 prints!
Your hosts and teachers will be Sam Block, wood worker, photographer, and owner of Block Studio alongside Alanna Kieffer, marine biologist, educator, seaweed farmer, and owner of Shifting Tides.
Check out last year’s seaweed cyanotype class HERE to get a feel for this event!
A big thank you to the City of Seaside Visitors Bureau for sponsoring Winter Waters. Check out more about Seaside and see a list of accommodation options HERE.
About Us
Winter Waters is an Oregon-born initiative dedicated to promoting seaweed as a superfood culinary ingredient and enhancing local Oregon coast food systems. Our mission is to bridge the gap between consumers and sustainable seafood sources through education and shared meals.
Each February, Winter Waters collaborates with chefs and tastemakers to celebrate local seafood! The state of Oregon boasts some of the most sustainable fisheries in the world, yet much of the seafood produced is exported, and a significant portion of consumed seafood is imported (about 90%!). There is a disconnect between the people and the process and we’d like to help bridge this gap through education and delicious culinary experiences.
Winter Waters Co-Founders: Alanna Kieffer, Kristen Penner, and Rachelle Hacmac