Instructor: Electra Pelias
Friday | July 31, 2026 | 12:30-4:30 pm | beginners | $75 | cyanotype | Falls Church Arts Gallery
This hands-on workshop introduces participants to the cyanotype process on fabric, a historic photographic technique known for its rich blue tones. Students will learn how to work with cyanotype chemicals, create compositions using natural materials and found objects, along with printed photos on film. and expose their designs using sunlight or UV light. The class emphasizes experimentation, layering, and personal expression, resulting in unique textile pieces that can function as art objects or be sewn into wearable works. The instructor will show the participants how to use the chemicals but also provide pre-treated fabrics; that way the workshop can be done in a couple hours.
Electra Pelias
Electra is currently an MFA candidate in Studio Arts at George Washington University, where she continues to explore the sweet spot between cuteness and chaos, one patch, stitch, and hand-built piece at a time. Her works have been shown in multiple galleries and museums in DC, Maryland, Virginia, and New Orleans, including the Ogden Museum of Southern Art, Corcoran School of the Arts & Design, Tulane University, and Transformer Gallery. She additionally owns and operates Electra Makes, an art and accessories brand.