The Affordable Darkroom with Magda Kuca - Saturday 12th December 2026
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Date: Saturday 12th December 2026, 11:00 – 17:00
Tutor: Magda Kuca
Website: www.kucamagda.com
Build a more sustainable and affordable darkroom practice under the guidance of artist and tutor Magda Kuca. Learn how to give expired film and paper a new lease of life, make your own darkroom chemistry and find ways to reduce waste and the cost of your analogue practice.
With Magda’s expertise, you’ll explore techniques for reviving expired film and paper, reducing fog and compensating for changes in exposure. You’ll also discover practical ways to correct and improve results when working with older materials.
The workshop will introduce you to making your own homebrew chemistry, including Caffenol developer, DIY stop bath and fixer. Making your own chemistry can help reduce costs, minimise waste and, in some cases, extend shelf life.
By the end of the day, you’ll have gained practical experience in handling expired materials, preparing chemistry and carrying out a range of tests. You're welcome to bring a roll of 35mm or medium format film, which you can use to experiment with different papers and developers.
This course is suitable for beginners and intermediate darkroom users.
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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