Art, Wisdom and Wine: Cyanotypes
Friday 2 October 2026

WHEN: Friday 2 October, 6pm to 8:30pm

WHERE: South Australian Museum, North Tce

COST: $90 general admission | $85 Museum and Guildhouse Members

Come along to the South Australian Museum this Nature Festival as science and art combine for this exclusive after hours event. Professor Mike Lee, South Australian Museum researcher, will take you from the beginnings of scientific photography to its pinnacle, while Ellen Schlobohm, Guildhouse artist, will guide you through creating your own take home, cameraless photograph.

Everyone (18+) is welcome – this workshop is suited for beginners or participants with no prior art experience. Come with curiosity, leave with a new perspective of our natural world and your own handmade treasure!

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Artist Ellen Schlobohm will provide an inspiring, hands-on workshop where creativity and history come together. Guided by Ellen, you will learn the historical photographic method of cyanotypes and create an artwork inspired by the world around us. Merging science and art, this cameraless historical technique creates ethereal images with captivating blue hues dating back to its use in very early scientific photography.

Ellen will be joined by Evolutionary Biologist, Professor Mike Lee, who will take you on an exclusive after-hours tour of this year’s Australian Geographic Nature Photographer of the Year exhibition. Be inspired by the breathtaking natural heritage of the ANZANG region (Australia, New Zealand, Antarctica and New Guinea) and gain a unique insight into the changing nature of our environment and human impact through the camera lens.

Your evening includes:

Adults-only event; ticket holders must be 18+ years.

Presented in partnership by Guildhouse and South Australian Museum, with support from Nature Festival.

Photo credit: Connor Patterson