Cyanotype sun printing workshop in Toronto at The Village at Black Creek. Create botanical blueprints using sunlight in a hands-on class.
Discover one of the oldest forms of photography in this hands-on cyanotype sun printing workshop in Toronto—a creative, beginner-friendly art experience set within the historic grounds of The Village at Black Creek.
Perfect for anyone searching for unique things to do in Toronto, this workshop blends art, nature, and history through the magical process of sunlight-based photography.
What You’ll Do
Learn the basics of cyanotype (sun printing) photography
Create your own blue-toned botanical prints using sunlight
Arrange leaves, herbs, flowers, tools, and silhouettes into compositions
Explore early photography as botanical documentation and visual storytelling
Watch your artwork develop in real time under UV light
Take home a series of finished cyanotype prints
No experience is required—this is a beginner-friendly creative workshop in Toronto designed for all ages and skill levels.
Why This Workshop is Unique
This is more than an art class—it’s a guided experience through the origins of photography.
Set within a heritage landscape, this workshop explores:
Photography as early scientific and botanical documentation
The history of cyanotype as one of the first photographic printing methods
The relationship between land, memory, and image-making
Nature-based creativity and slow, analogue processes
It’s ideal for anyone looking for:
Unique workshops in Toronto
Creative things to do this weekend
Nature-based art experiences
Photography workshops for beginners
Family-friendly art activities in Toronto
Who This Is For
Beginners and first-time creatives
Families and kids (all ages welcome)
Photography and art lovers
People looking for unique Toronto experiences
Tourists seeking cultural activities in Toronto
Anyone interested in nature, history, or hands-on making
Location
Hosted at The Village at Black Creek, a living history museum in Toronto that recreates 19th-century village life and offers a unique immersive cultural setting for learning traditional and historical processes.
About The Toronto Art Club by PH1 Studios
The Toronto Art Club by PH1 Studios creates hands-on, community-based art experiences across Toronto, offering accessible workshops in printmaking, photography, and material-based contemporary art.
For questions, custom group bookings, or private workshops, visit www.ph1studios.ca or connect with us on Instagram @ph1_studios & @torontoartclub.🎟️ Limited spots available—reserve yours today!