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In this immersive two-day workshop, you will explore one of the most renowned photographic printing techniques that imparts a stunning Persian blue tone to your images. You’ll also get hands-on experience in creating engaging photograms.
All necessary chemicals, 10 sheets 300 gsm of 11x14 inches paper (including test prints), and access to a fully equipped studio will be provided.
Please Note:
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Studio A89 does not supply digital negative transparencies. These will need to be outsourced separately, and Studio A89 can assist you in coordinating this.
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Participants are responsible for arranging their own food and accommodation.
Price : 5,000 INR
Duration : 2 Days
Workshop Structure: Traditional Cyanotype + Toning Techniques
Duration: 2 Days
Timing: 10:30 AM – 5:00 PM (with a lunch break from 1:00 PM – 2:00 PM)
About the Workshop
This immersive two-day hands-on workshop introduces participants to Cyanotype, a historic photographic process known for its deep blue, iron-based prints. Participants will gain both a technical and creative understanding of the process, from coating paper with sensitiser and exposing under UV light, to washing and drying prints.
In addition to photograms and contact prints, the workshop will introduce toning techniques, offering a broader palette of expressive outcomes.
Participants will also receive guidance on working with digital negatives (not provided by the studio) and creating test prints for calibration and learning.
Day-Wise Schedule
Day 1 – Cyanotype Fundamentals & Photograms
10:30 AM – 1:00 PM
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Introduction to the cyanotype process: history, chemistry, and applications
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Paper handling and coating with cyanotype sensitiser
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Safe drying procedures in low-light areas
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Creating photograms using objects, plants, and textures
1:00 PM – 2:00 PM – Lunch Break
2:00 PM – 5:00 PM
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UV exposure and development in water
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Introduction to digital negatives for contact printing
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Creating and evaluating test prints
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Troubleshooting exposure and contrast issues
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Drying and documentation
Day 2 – Contact Printing, Toning Techniques & Final Prints
10:30 AM – 1:00 PM
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Review of Day 1 work and feedback
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Making contact prints with digital negatives (if available)
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Techniques for achieving sharpness and tonal range
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Introduction to toning: preparing and applying toners
1:00 PM – 2:00 PM – Lunch Break
2:00 PM – 5:00 PM
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Toning exercises on selected prints
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Optional experimentation with wet cyanotype
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Final print development and finishing
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Sharing of works and group reflection
Materials Provided
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All essential cyanotype chemicals
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10 sheets of 300 GSM paper (11 x 14 inches), including test sheets
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Brushes, coating tools, trays, drying racks
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Toning materials (tea, coffee, tannins, etc.)
Important Notes
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Digital negative transparencies are not provided. Participants should arrange these in advance. Studio A89 can assist in coordinating with external vendors.
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Participants are advised to bring:
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Apron, gloves, and a generic surgical mask (for safety)
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Notebook, pen/pencil for taking notes and sketching ideas
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Food and accommodation are not included and must be arranged individually.
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