Advanced Cyanotype Printing, Digital Negatives and Toning with Magda Kuca - Saturday 28th November 2026

Date: Saturday 28th November 2026, 11:00 – 17:00
Tutor: Magda Kuca
Website: www.magdakuca.com

Join Magda Kuca for an advanced one-day advanced cyanotype workshop exploring the creative possibilities of this historic photographic printing process.

Cyanotype is an alternative photographic printing technique known for its distinctive deep blue tones. First developed in 1842 by Sir John Herschel, cyanotypes were widely used as a quick and inexpensive method of reproduction, particularly for architectural and technical drawings. This led to the term “blueprint”.

Ahead of the workshop, you’ll be contacted with instructions to upload 3 images, which will be prepared as digital negatives ahead of the course.

Magda will guide you through a range of advanced cyanotype techniques, materials and approaches, including:

• Preparing and exposing digital negatives, improving
•  Experimenting with different paper stocks, including  Bergger COT and Washi tissue papers
• Wet cyanotype process
• Printing on alternative materials and surfaces (like textile or wood)
• Exploring different coating techniques and application methods
• Techniques to improve clarity, definition and sharpness in your prints
• Bleach and toning to alter and enhance the final image
• Hand retouching and selective bleaching

By the end of the day, you will leave with 4-5 unique cyanotype prints.

The course is designed for those who understand the basics and want to take the technique further but we also welcome the beginners.

If you already have some experience, you’ll have the opportunity to develop your skills, explore new techniques and deepen your understanding of the process. Participants are welcome to bring their own existing prints, we will discuss in group how results can be improved. 

Magda Kuca is a Polish visual artist and fine art photographer based in London. Her work delves into the cyclical nature of human rituals, using historical photographic techniques to explore themes of identity, memory, and folklore.

A passionate advocate for Victorian and experimental photography, she leads workshops on various processes, including cyanotype, wet plate collodion, electrophotography, anthotype, and mordançage, both in the UK and Poland. Magda has collaborated with prestigious institutions and galleries, including the British Museum, University of the Arts London, WeTransfer, Kew Gardens, and BBC Radio.

Each session is limited to a maximum of 6 people. Please note, we require a minimum of 4 bookings per session to run the course.

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