{"product_id":"the-affordable-darkroom-with-magda-kuca-saturday-12th-december-2026","title":"The Affordable Darkroom with Magda Kuca - Saturday 12th December 2026","description":"\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDate:\u003c\/strong\u003e Saturday 12th December 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.kucamagda.com\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"UTF-8\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"OutlineElement Ltr SCXW60357138 BCX4\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"Paragraph SCXW60357138 BCX4\" lang=\"EN-GB\"\u003e\u003cspan data-contrast=\"none\" lang=\"EN-GB\" class=\"TextRun SCXW60357138 BCX4\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW60357138 BCX4\"\u003eBuild 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 \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW60357138 BCX4\"\u003echemistry\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW60357138 BCX4\"\u003e and find ways to reduce waste and the cost of your analogue practice.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"EOP Selected SCXW60357138 BCX4\" data-ccp-props='{\"134233117\":false,\"134233118\":false,\"335551550\":0,\"335551620\":0,\"335559738\":240,\"335559739\":240}'\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"OutlineElement Ltr SCXW60357138 BCX4\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"Paragraph SCXW60357138 BCX4\" lang=\"EN-GB\"\u003e\u003cspan data-contrast=\"none\" lang=\"EN-GB\" class=\"TextRun SCXW60357138 BCX4\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW60357138 BCX4\"\u003eWith Magda’s \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW60357138 BCX4\"\u003eexpertise\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW60357138 BCX4\"\u003e, \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW60357138 BCX4\"\u003eyou’ll\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW60357138 BCX4\"\u003e explore techniques for reviving expired film and paper, reducing \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW60357138 BCX4\"\u003efog\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW60357138 BCX4\"\u003e and compensating for changes in exposure. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW60357138 BCX4\"\u003eYou’ll\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW60357138 BCX4\"\u003e also discover practical ways to correct and improve results when working with older materials.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"EOP Selected SCXW60357138 BCX4\" data-ccp-props='{\"134233117\":false,\"134233118\":false,\"335551550\":0,\"335551620\":0,\"335559738\":240,\"335559739\":240}'\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"OutlineElement Ltr SCXW60357138 BCX4\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"Paragraph SCXW60357138 BCX4\" lang=\"EN-GB\"\u003e\u003cspan data-contrast=\"none\" lang=\"EN-GB\" class=\"TextRun SCXW60357138 BCX4\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW60357138 BCX4\"\u003eThe workshop will introduce you to making your own homebrew chemistry, including \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"NormalTextRun SpellingErrorV2Themed SCXW60357138 BCX4\"\u003eCaffenol\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW60357138 BCX4\"\u003e developer, DIY stop bath and fixer. Making your own chemistry can help reduce costs, minimise waste and, in some cases, extend shelf life.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"EOP Selected SCXW60357138 BCX4\" data-ccp-props='{\"134233117\":false,\"134233118\":false,\"335551550\":0,\"335551620\":0,\"335559738\":240,\"335559739\":240}'\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"OutlineElement Ltr SCXW60357138 BCX4\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"Paragraph SCXW60357138 BCX4\" lang=\"EN-GB\"\u003e\u003cspan data-contrast=\"none\" lang=\"EN-GB\" class=\"TextRun SCXW60357138 BCX4\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW60357138 BCX4\"\u003eBy the end of the day, \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW60357138 BCX4\"\u003eyou’ll\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW60357138 BCX4\"\u003e 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.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"EOP Selected SCXW60357138 BCX4\" data-ccp-props='{\"134233117\":false,\"134233118\":false,\"335551550\":0,\"335551620\":0,\"335559738\":240,\"335559739\":240}'\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"OutlineElement Ltr SCXW60357138 BCX4\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"Paragraph SCXW60357138 BCX4\" lang=\"EN-GB\"\u003e\u003cspan data-contrast=\"none\" lang=\"EN-GB\" class=\"TextRun SCXW60357138 BCX4\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW60357138 BCX4\"\u003eThis course is suitable for beginners and intermediate darkroom users.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"EOP Selected SCXW60357138 BCX4\" data-ccp-props='{\"134233117\":false,\"134233118\":false,\"335551550\":0,\"335551620\":0,\"335559738\":240,\"335559739\":240}'\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\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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