Okay, cool. But! What is a cyanotype? The cyanotype process uses a mixture of iron compounds, which--when exposed to UV light (ie, sunlight) and washed in water--oxidize to create distinctive negative (white) images on a rich blue background. Using found objects and plant forms, Marisa will take you through the process of using those objects to ...continue reading "Marisa Segovia FREE Workshop: Cyanotypes"

Okay, cool. But! What is a cyanotype?The cyanotype process uses a mixture of iron compounds, which--when exposed to UV light (ie, sunlight) and washed in water--oxidize to create distinctive negative (white) images on a rich blue background. Using found objects and plant forms, Marisa will take you through the process of using those objects to create your own ...continue reading "Marisa Segovia FREE Workshop #2: Cyanotypes"

From the BEC Events page:"12:15-8 pm…… nearly a dozen bands on 2 stages! Plus food, beverages, games, pedal-press printed shirts, and more! Join us starting at the downtown Chico Farmer's market at 11 am for a few sets of live music. Then hop on your pedal-powered vehicle and ride with us for our "Live on ...continue reading "Chico Bike Music Festival"

We are offering our week-long "Youth Print Shop" again this summer! Please check back for a link to the CARD sign-up page and further info. Times are approximate and subject to change.

Sale and celebration featuring our five artists-in-residence from the residency grant project, as well as wearable art from the Youth Shop CARD camp. Art! Music! Maybe tacos! We're putting it together. Stay tuned for more details...