Press Release
August 27, 2024
Contact: Julia Moser
Oklahoma History Center Museum, Oklahoma Historical Society
Office: 405-522-0798
julia.moser@history.ok.gov
www.okhistory.org/historycenter
Learn How to Make Cyanotypes in Class at Oklahoma History Center
OKLAHOMA CITY — On Saturday, September 14, from 1 to 4 p.m., the Oklahoma History Center will host a class on cyanotype art, one of the oldest photographic printing processes. Cyanotypes use sunlight and water to create unique impressions.
Students will learn cyanotype processes and create their own artwork using native plants and sun printing techniques. Participants are encouraged to bring photo negatives and objects they want to make prints with. Photographer and artist Jim Meeks will be the instructor. Meeks is a photo archivist in the Oklahoma Historical Society Research Division.
The class costs $30 for Oklahoma Historical Society members and $35 for nonmembers. All supplies are included in the cost. Tickets can be purchased online. The registration deadline is Saturday, September 7.
The Oklahoma History Center Museum is located at 800 Nazih Zuhdi Dr. in Oklahoma City. It is open to the public Monday through Saturday from 10 a.m.-5 p.m.
The Oklahoma History Center is a division of the Oklahoma Historical Society and is an affiliate of the Smithsonian Institution, National Archives and is an accredited member of the American Alliance of Museums. The mission of the Oklahoma Historical Society is to collect, preserve and share the history and culture of the state of Oklahoma and its people. Founded in 1893 by members of the Territorial Press Association, the OHS maintains museums, historic sites and affiliates across the state. Through its research archives, exhibits, educational programs and publications the OHS chronicles the rich history of Oklahoma. For more information about the OHS, please visit www.okhistory.org.
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