Soetmelksvlei Family Fun: learn how to make sun prints

Only 10 spaces available

Young and old are welcome at this hands-on workshop where we’ll harness the sun to create our own sun prints.

Following a short ride along the picturesque slopes of Simonsberg, we’ll descend towards the historical farmyard of Soetmelksvlei, which represents a time when life was simpler, and craftsmanship was treasured.

Inspired by the cyan-blue prints invented at the dawn of photography, we’ll explore the Soetmelksvlei garden to collect natural objects for our compositions. Each participant will paint their own paper with a photosensitive paint and create unique sun prints to take home. A sun print is also called a cyanotype to describe the cyan blue photographic print that is created when the specially painted surface is exposed to sunlight. The print is processed when the ink that was hidden by the shadow of the photographed object is washed away by running water.

After the art session, you are welcome to explore Soetmelksvlei and all its offerings to your heart’s content. A shuttle departs frequently from Soetmelksvlei to take you back to Babylonstoren when you are ready.

Note:Children must be accompanied by an adult. Maximum 2 children per adult.

Juice and a snack are included.