Sunprint Studio – Where Science Works Hand in Hand with Art

Where Science Works Hand in Hand with Art

Sun prints are as the name implies, photographic prints using either found objects or photographs on transparencies that are exposed to sunlight. The specific paper used produces prints in an elegant cyan colour.

Creating prints without a camera is an exciting process because many different techniques and forms are utilized, approaching the arts of photography, printmaking and painting.

About The Founder

Candace Makowichuk is an Edmonton-based visual artist, educator, and the founder of Sunprint Studio. Her work focuses on alternative and historical photographic processes, exploring the intersection of art, science, history, and hands-on creation.

With a deep appreciation for camera-less photography and traditional printing techniques, Candace creates work that embraces experimentation, texture, and the beauty of imperfect materials. Her practice often incorporates historic photographic methods, expired materials, and analog processes that invite people to slow down and reconnect with the art of making by hand.

In addition to her studio practice, Candace is passionate about arts education and community engagement. Through workshops, public programming, and collaborative projects, she helps participants discover photography in a creative and accessible way while learning the fascinating history and chemistry behind the medium.

In School Workshops

Overview:

The Sun Print workshop will introduce students to one of the many historical photographic processes available.

Each session will incorporate basic visual fundamentals as well as the history of photography, including the invention, chemistry, physics and art – appropriate to each grade level.
As this process only reacts to strong u.v. light, students are able to work on their prints under normal classroom conditions.

Cirriculum Links:

• Social Studies: can use pictures from specific cultures, communities, and/or geographical locations students are studying.
• Family Concepts: Students may bring in pictures of their family.
• Science: Solar energy and light spectrum as process uses u.v. light. Also it is all about chemistry.
• Language Arts: Completed work can be incorporated into written assignments.

Time: 60 to 90 minutes depending on grade and project.
Minimum 10 students.
Able to accommodate up to 4 classes per day per school depending on length of sessions.

Additional Workshops

Sun Paint T-Shirts:

Level: Grade 6 and up
– available only in Sept, Oct, April, May, or June
Time: 90 minutes
Minimum 15 students

Cyanotypes:

Level: Grade 6 and up
-available only in Sept, Oct, April, May, or June
Time: 90 minutes
Minimum 15 students

For Additional Workshops students will need to bring in a photo of their choice which I will pick up two weeks in advance of your session – either one 4”x 6” or one 5”x 7”’per student. These photos will be copied onto transparency film. Photos will be returned.Residencies also available and your school may qualify for a grant from the Alberta Foundation for the Arts through the Organizational Project Grants, Artists and Education Grant stream.

Booking, Fees and More Information

Candace Makowichuk
Phone: 780 – 919 – 0803
Email: candace@sunprintstudio.ca

Additional workshops available.
Please contact for cost and more information:
• Junior/Senior High: Sun Paint Banners, T-Shirts, Pin Hole Photography, Camera Obscura.