linda clark johnson | artist

BOTANICAL BLUEPRINTS:
Intro to cyanotype

You don't need to be an artist to enjoy making beautiful cyanotypes!

In this introductory class you’ll learn all the basics of this amazing alternative photographic technique. Using light sensitive chemicals you’ll expose prints in the sun and process them in water. By the time you leave you’ll have some gorgeous 8 x 10 blueprints and the know-how to create more at home!

Lots of beautiful plants are budding and blooming during each season of the year. Let's celebrate the natural world by making botanical blueprints together!

who is this class for?

Open to all levels. No experience is necessary!

materials

All art materials will be provided. Students will need to bring fresh and/or pressed foliage and flowers, a water bottle, and a lunch.

DATEs + LOCATIONs

Verge Center for the Arts
Sacramento, CA
Sunday, April 27th, 2025, 12 to 4 pm

Pence Gallery
Davis, CA
Sunday, June 8th, 2025, 10 to 2 pm

Sonoma Community Center
Sonoma, CA
Saturday, June 28th, 2025, 10 to 2 pm

Effie Yeaw Nature Center
Fair Oaks, CA
Saturday, July 26th, 2025, 10 to 2 pm
Sign up link coming soon!

Rusty Gold Designs
Clarksburg, CA
Saturday, September 6th, 2025, 10 to 2 pm
Sign up link coming soon!

student testimonials

"Your class was just what I'd hoped for: the mystery of cyanotype revealed! The process was simpler than I expected and the results, even my beginner results, more beautiful than I expected. Thanks, Linda. I hope our paths will cross again."
Charlotte Cooper, Lincoln, CA

"Linda is a fantastic instructor - she's well organized, very knowledgeable, explains and demonstrates every step, provides examples and resources, and makes it all so fun the time just flies by. The process she teaches is mesmerizing, and it's wonderful to observe each experiment as it evolves to its final state. One of the best workshops I have attended - highly recommended!"
Kathleen Noble, Sacramento, CA

“I had such a great time Linda!!! I never knew art could be so much fun! You did such a great job of walking us thru the process. Cannot wait to play around with it some more.”
Margie Ballou, Sacramento, CA

“Well, I have to validate what I already knew; your artistic ability and teaching skill is extraordinary. I had fun, and 'J' even thought my double exposed prints were dope!"
Becky Botelho, Sacramento, CA

“Fantastic class – I had a blast and learned so much! Can’t wait to try this at home… my mind is spinning with possibilities. Thanks again!!”
Judy Jacobs, Sacramento, CA

teaching philosophy

The emphasis in my workshops is on FUN artsy experimentation without fear! Many years of teaching experience have shown me that this is the best way to learn art, and I look forward to teaching adults and children in my studio.