Join us for a hands-on workshop exploring phytograms—a process that uses plants and analogue film to create unique, nature-made images. No art experience is needed!
Together, we’ll gather leaves, flowers, and other natural materials along the Humber River and use them to imprint images directly onto 16mm film strips. Using eco-friendly developers like coffee or vitamin C, we’ll process the films on-site and watch as the patterns, textures, and silhouettes of plants emerge.
After the workshop, we’ll head to Crossroads Theatre (34 John St Unit B, York, ON M9N 1J3) for a screening of our films from 5–6 PM. Bring your own snacks and drinks!
What to Expect:
A 2.5–3 hour guided session in nature
Gathering plants and learning how they interact with film
Creating and processing your own 16mm filmstrip
A film screening at Crossroads Theatre
The option to take your film home or have it digitized
Important Notes:
Participants will help clean up and bring artmaking supplies to the theatre after the workshop.
As guests in the park, we will leave it in the same or better condition than we found it.
Children are wonderful, but this workshop is for participants 18 years and older.
Your spot in the workshop will be confirmed by email. If the registration form is missing from this post, it means the workshop has reached maximum capacity.
While your personal plans may change, please let me know ASAP if you can’t attend, as there may be a waiting list. Please respond to the email that confirmed your participation.
This is a chance to slow down, connect with nature, and experiment with a simple but magical film technique. Space is limited.
Meeting Spot: Cruickshank Park parking lot - entry on the north side of Lawrence by car, or take the wooden stairs down to the park from Little Ave.
This workshop has been generously funded by a Better Together Grant from the Weston Village Residents Association.