In celebration of the conclusion of its 2024 Summer Reading & Enrichment Program, the Newbern Library will feature a hands-on art activity for both children and adults on Saturday, July 27, from 1000 am- noon. The event will show participants how to make their own cyanotype, or sun print, using special paper that produces a picture when its surface chemicals react with sunlight. The cyanotype process was used by an English illustrator and botanist named Anna Atkins to produce the very first book of photography in 1843. It is also the process used by architects and builders to produce blueprints.
During the morning’s activity, participants in the summer reading marathon will be recognized and prizes awarded to those reading the most books in several age groups.
The art activity is open to everyone in the community but is limited to 35 participants, first come, first served. Light refreshments will be served to all who attend.
The 2024 Summer Reading & Enrichment Program is made possible in part by the Black Belt Community Foundation and Alabama Power, in partnership with the Jule Collins Smith Museum of Fine Art in Auburn and with in-kind support of AU’s Rural Studio.
