Venue
Magda Kuca Artist Studio
Date
Saturday, May 17, 2025
10:00 AM
Address
SW61TT
Location
London
Organiser
Magda Kuca

You’ll learn how to create digital negatives from your own work and transform them into tangible prints using the Cyanotype or Van Dyke process. We’ll also experiment with Polaroid Lift, transferring images onto unusual surfaces such as wood, fabric, or glass. Over an immersive day, you’ll craft unique, personal works while gaining insight into these timeless photographic methods.

This course is limited to 6 participants for a personal and hands-on experience, priced at £95 per person.

COURSE AGENDA

  • Introduction to Alternative Photography Processes
    Overview of Cyanotype, Van Dyke, and Polaroid Lift techniques.
  • Creating Digital Negatives
    Step-by-step guidance to prepare negatives from existing digital images.
  • Printing with Light and Chemistry
    Explore Cyanotype and Van Dyke processes to create unique handmade prints.
  • Polaroid Lift Transfers
    Learn to apply your photographs onto unconventional surfaces like fabric, glass, or wood.
  • Personalized Projects
    Hands-on time to create your own works under my guidance.

LEVEL
This course is designed for beginners, no prior experience required. You’ll be guided every step of the way to ensure you’re comfortable and confident in the processes.

WHAT YOU GET

  • A foundational understanding of historic photography processes.
  • Hands-on experience in creating 3-4 unique works to take home.
  • An intimate group setting with only 6 participants, allowing for tailored guidance.

LOCATION
Workshops will take place in my studio in West London, Earls Court.

The course is kept small-6 participants-to ensure it feels personal and every question is answ

ered.

BOOKINGS

https://www.kucamagda.com/events/photography-short-course-alternative-and-historic-processes-taster-london-rrep8-6bfgr

*Photographs on fabric, ceramic & metal by Gill, Lucy and Julie – participants of my last session.