Cyanotype Printing Workshop at Heavy Manners Library

Cyanotype is the oldest trick in the photographic book: coat paper with light-sensitive chemistry, lay an object on it, let the sun do the work, and rinse. What comes out is that deep Prussian blue with crisp white shapes. This Sunday workshop on Sunset Boulevard is built for people who have never tried it, and it is a good pick if you are looking through things to do in Los Angeles that involve making something rather than just watching.

When: Sunday, October 25, 2026, 1:00 PM to 4:00 PM Where: 2115 Sunset Boulevard, Los Angeles, CA 90026 Tickets: $49.87 on Eventbrite

What to expect

The listing describes the session as "learning the basics of making cyanotypes," and the event flyer adds that all materials are provided. That means you do not need to bring paper, chemicals or objects to print. Plan on roughly three hours of hands-on time: coating, exposing and developing your own prints, then taking them home.

Cyanotype is forgiving for beginners. The process needs no darkroom and no camera, and the results are striking even when you keep the composition simple. Leaves, lace, wire and cut paper all make good subjects, so if you have a sense of what you might want to print, it helps to think about shapes with strong outlines.

Where it is

The flyer names Heavy Manners Library at 2115 Sunset Boulevard, in the 90026 ZIP code along the Sunset corridor near Echo Park and Silver Lake. The event listing itself gives the street address, so check the Eventbrite page for the latest venue details before you head out. Street parking in this part of the city can be tight on a weekend, so leave a few extra minutes or consider a rideshare.

Practical notes

• Tickets are sold through Eventbrite. The $49.87 figure is the lowest price shown on the listing, and the flyer lists the workshop itself at $45, so fees account for the difference.
• Wear clothes you do not mind getting a little damp or stained, since the chemistry can mark fabric.
• Cyanotype exposure depends on UV light, so the workshop is a daytime session. Plan to arrive on time so you do not miss the setup.

Sunday afternoons are when a lot of LA events this weekend lean toward music and nightlife, and a quiet craft session makes a nice change of pace. If you want more ideas, browse the rest of our arts and culture events and see what is on the calendar for upcoming events in Los Angeles.