{"product_id":"advanced-cyanotypes-with-magda-kuca-saturday-2026","title":"Advanced Cyanotype Printing, Digital Negatives and Toning with Magda Kuca - Saturday 28th November 2026","description":"\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDate:\u003c\/strong\u003e Saturday 28th November 2026, 11:00 – 17:00\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTutor: \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMagda Kuca\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWebsite:\u003c\/strong\u003e www.magdakuca.com\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eJoin Magda Kuca for an advanced one-day advanced cyanotype workshop exploring the creative possibilities of this historic photographic printing process. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCyanotype 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”.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAhead of the workshop, you’ll be contacted with instructions to upload \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e3\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e images, which will be prepared as digital negatives ahead of the course.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMagda will guide you through a range of advanced cyanotype techniques, materials and approaches, including:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\n\u003c!-- [if !supportLists]--\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePreparing and exposing digital negatives, improving\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\n\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003eExperimenting with different paper stocks, including  Bergger COT and Washi tissue papers\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003eWet cyanotype process\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\n\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003ePrinting on alternative materials and surfaces (like textile\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003e or wood)\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003eExploring different coating techniques and application methods\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003eTechniques to improve clarity, definition and sharpness in your prints\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003eBleach and toning to alter and enhance the final image\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003eHand retouching and selective bleaching\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBy the end of the day, you will leave with \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e4-5 \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eunique cyanotype prints.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eThe course is designed for those who understand the basics and want to take the technique further but we also welcome the beginners. \u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIf 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 \u003c\/span\u003etheir own existing prints, we will discuss in group how results can be improved. \u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMagda Kuca\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 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.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA 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.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEach session is limited to a maximum of 6 people. Please note, we require a minimum of 4 bookings per session to run the course.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cb\u003eMembers’ Discount\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003ci\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cem\u003eWant to save 15% on this course? 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