About ​
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A historic photographic process that produces rich, Copper color/ toned images with a textured, handmade finish.
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Hands-on Workshop – A 2-day immersive experience in creating photographic prints using copper-based chemistry.
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Insight – Explore the origins of image-making and gain material-based understanding through traditional processes.
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Process – Learn to coat paper, expose using UV light, and tone your prints with iron for dramatic effects and warm tonal shifts.
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Includes:
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10 sheets of 11x14” paper (300 GSM, including test prints)
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Access to a fully equipped studio​
Note:
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Digital positive transparencies must be arranged independently. Studio A89 can assist.
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Participants must arrange their own food and accommodation.
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Carrying an apron, gloves, and a surgical mask is recommended.
Price: ₹ 14,000 INR
Duration: 2 days
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2-Day Workshop Structure: Cuprotype Printing with Iron Toning
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Day 1: Introduction to Cuprotype Process
10:30 AM – 1:00 PM
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Introduction to historical photographic printing processes
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Overview of the Cuprotype process: chemistry, paper types, and safety protocols
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Demonstration: Preparing the sensitiser solution
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Hands-on activity: Paper coating and drying
1:00 PM – 2:00 PM
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Lunch Break
2:00 PM – 5:00 PM
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Creating contact prints using digital negatives and photograms using found objects
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UV light exposure and print development
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Initial print evaluation and discussion
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Drying and preparing prints for toning
Day 2: Iron Toning & Finalising Prints
10:30 AM – 1:00 PM
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Introduction to Iron Toning: purpose, variations, and aesthetic outcomes
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Hands-on toning of prints to achieve desired tonal effects
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Washing and drying of toned prints
1:00 PM – 2:00 PM
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Lunch Break
2:00 PM – 5:00 PM
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Cont. with Washing and drying of toned prints
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Print finishing and archival care
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Q&A and feedback session