Seaweed Cyanotypes with North Coast Land Conservancy
Thursday, February 12, 2026, 11am-2pm - Seaside, Oregon
Come make your own seaweed cyanotypes with us in Seaside at North Coast Land Conservancy’s (NCLC) new beautiful facility at the Circle Creek Habitat Reserve! We’ll be using a collection of dried West Coast seaweeds.
Hear from NCLC's Marine Program Manager, Angela Whitlock about marine conservation on the north coast, ODFW's Marine Reserves Program, and help celebrate Cape Falcon Marine Reserve's 10th anniversary.
A cyanotype is a photographic blueprint made through a chemical reaction between UV light and chemically coated paper. Cyanotypes have been a form of scientific documentation for seaweed, terrestrial plants, and natural specimens since they were invented in the 1700s and were actually some of the original form of photographic printing. Learn about the process and techniques to make cyanotypes using a collection of pressed seaweeds and PNW flora. Each student will get to make 4-5 prints!
Your hosts and teachers will be Sam Block, wood worker, photographer, and owner of Block Studio alongside Alanna Kieffer, marine biologist, educator, seaweed farmer, and owner of Shifting Tides.
Check out last year’s seaweed cyanotype class HERE to get a feel for this event!
If you’re joining us in Seaside for Winter Waters please take advantage of the following accommodation discounts.
Starry Night Inn - use code: winterwaters for a 15% discount anytime throughout the month of February.
Housed in a beautifully restored 1919 Victorian lodge, the Starry Night Inn features 12 uniquely designed rooms across three properties — the main lodge, cozy cabins, and modern suites. They have pet friendly rooms and guests can enjoy comforting touches like an infrared sauna, outdoor bathtubs, and a relaxing spa vibe, plus complimentary wine, snacks, and beverages.
Ashore Hotel - use code: seaweed for a 25% discount between February 8th and 12th.
Ashore Hotel in Seaside, Oregon is a stylish, eco-minded boutique hotel located just steps from the beach and the Seaside Promenade. It features minimalist, Scandinavian-inspired rooms, a cozy communal vibe, and amenities like a sauna, firepit, and on-site café and bar designed for relaxed coastal getaways.
A portion of this project was made possible through a grant from the City of Seaside Tourism Advisory Committee, funded by room tax dollars. Thanks, Seaside!
About Us
Winter Waters is an Oregon-born initiative dedicated to promoting seaweed as a superfood culinary ingredient and enhancing local Oregon coast food systems. Our mission is to bridge the gap between consumers and sustainable seafood sources through education and shared meals.
Each February, Winter Waters collaborates with chefs and tastemakers to celebrate local seafood! The state of Oregon boasts some of the most sustainable fisheries in the world, yet much of the seafood produced is exported, and a significant portion of consumed seafood is imported (about 90%!). There is a disconnect between the people and the process and we’d like to help bridge this gap through education and delicious culinary experiences.
Winter Waters Co-Founders: Alanna Kieffer, Kristen Penner, and Rachelle Hacmac