Continue the Board Workshop Takeover by exploring the magical world of sun-printing with board member Patty Leinemann.

Capture the Sun // Experimental Cyanotype Workshop
Our Board of Directors are, before anything else, artists and creative professionals who believe in what this place does. This year, they are stepping out of the boardroom to share that inspiration with our community. The Board Workshop Takeover is a special fundraising series where our board members step into the gallery as lead facilitators, sharing their creative practices and professional expertise directly with our community. Every registration goes straight back to the Alternator, helping us meet our 2026 goals and keeping this space open for everyone.

About the Session
If you caught Patty’s beautiful Prussian blue cyanotype pieces in the Members Gallery earlier this year for her exhibition Whispers of a Peregrina, you already know how mesmerizing this medium can be. Now, she is offering her expertise in a hands-on, experimental workshop.

Cyanotype is a camera-less photographic printing technique that produces brilliant white and Prussian blue images. By placing objects on paper coated with a light-sensitive solution, exposing it to the sun, and washing it with water, the imagery beautifully reveals itself. In this session, you’ll learn the foundations of the craft and go beyond the traditional by experimenting with printing on cloth and wood, too!

All materials are provided, though you are welcome to bring flat objects with interesting silhouettes (like leaves, lace, or stencils) to experiment with.

Details
Presenter: Patty Leinemann
Date: Saturday, August 22, 2026
Time: 11:00 AM – 2:00 PM
Location: Alternator Centre for Contemporary Art (Onsite)
Cost: $45 for Members | $75 for Non-Members (not a member yet? It pays to join!)

Who is this for?
This workshop is open to everyone — from curious beginners and hobbyists to practicing artists looking to expand their alternative printing skills.

Meet Your Facilitator
Patty Leinemann is an interdisciplinary artist with a BFA from UBCO whose work spans installation, photography, and performance. Her practice explores themes of family, memory, and space, and her recent work includes solo exhibitions in Kelowna and Mexico City.

Tiny masterpieces, huge inspiration; discover local art, artist-made postcards and a creative community worth celebrating.

The Alternator Centre for Contemporary Art is thrilled to announce its 5th annual Postcard Project and Studio Sale, a vibrant exhibition celebrating the creativity of the Okanagan arts community. The exhibition kicks off with an opening reception on July 17, 2026, and runs until August 15, 2026.

Member artists have created an edition of unique handmade postcards and submitted artworks to be sold for the studio sale. This dynamic exhibition reflects the diverse voices and mediums that make our artistic community so unique. It’s a chance to engage with the energy of Kelowna's art scene and support the artists who bring it to life.

We’ll be celebrating the artists with a special opening reception on July 17 from 6-8pm. This is your chance to get a first look at the artwork and postcards and claim your favourite! Set the tone for your evening with our free mocktail bar and DIY candy bags. All attendees will have a chance to win door prizes, with prizes from local businesses including Rio Branner’s, Opus Art Supplies, Catelowna Cat Cafe and more!

Timeline

• Doors open at 5:45PM

• Door prize draw at 7:15PM

• Mocktail bar last call at 7:45PM

• Ends at 8:00PM

This reception is free to attend. However, for those with the capacity to do so, we invite you to participate in our Pay It Forward program.

Pay It Forward

We believe in building a creative community where everyone belongs. This event is open to all. For those in a position to give, we invite you to pay it forward. Your generosity keeps our doors open to everyone, creates access for all, and sustains the programs that enrich our collective cultural life. We gratefully accept contributions by cash or online here. Unable to contribute? You are always welcome here.