Magda Kuca | Wet Collodion & Alternative Photography in London

WORKSHOPS-GROUP DATES

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Feb
22
11:00 am11:00
60 GBP

Collodion Open Studio-Your portrait

Wet Plate Tester Session: Collodion open studio & your ViCTORIAN portrait

For Winter 25, step into the past with a day steeped in silver, light, and history in my Earls Court studio.

Join me for a Wet Plate Collodion Portrait Open Studio—a rare opportunity to experience one of the oldest photographic processes. Using the timeless wet plate collodion technique, I’ll craft your portrait on tin, capturing a single, luminous moment through this exquisite handmade method.

Each sitting lasts 30 minutes and results in a unique 5x7 inch portrait, created at material cost for £60. This is a chance not only to take home a piece of photographic history but to glimpse my practice rooted in Victorian processes.

Book ahead to secure one of 12 spots between 11-6pm at your preferred time. Spaces are first-come, first-served—join me and explore the alchemy of handmade photography or gift this experience to a photographer in your life.

Walk ins will be available on the day-subject to availability- email: kucamagda@gmail.com

Terms & Conditions, Cancellations

Images: Jay Hayden

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Cyanotype Basics Group Workshop
Jan
13
11:00 am11:00
60 GBP

Cyanotype Basics Group Workshop

Learn how to approach cyanotype-one of the first photographic printmaking process discovered in 1842 using watercolor paper, cyanotype paint and light to beautiful botanic blueprints.

This two hours workshop will introduce you to the basics of the cyanotype printmaking-process discovered in 1842-using watercolour paper, cyanotype paint and light to create your own images. This process allows one to create beautiful floral prussian blue prints -join me and learn about its history and chemistry.

LEVEL

This is a complete beginner workshop suited for any kind of ability and no previous experience is necessary.

AGENDA

  1. Introduction to history of early photographic printmaking

  2. Chemistry and technology of the process

  3. Creating prints using botanicals in relaxed and friendly atmosphere

  4. Troubleshooting tips

All materials will be provided

WHAT YOU GET

You’ll learn a new skill in botanical printmaking which you can continue beyond the session, which you will finish with 2-3 prints ready to take home and get framed.

LOCATION

Workshops will take place in my studio space in West London Earls Court/West Brompton, SW6 1TT

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Anthotype & Chlorophyll Printing Basics Group Workshop
Aug
19
11:00 am11:00
60 GBP

Anthotype & Chlorophyll Printing Basics Group Workshop

Learn to create prints right from your garden using leaves, spinach,turmeric and explore one of the earliest photographic processes.

This short but compact workshop will introduce you to a very unique anthotype printmaking process discovered in 1842 using watercolour paper and crushed flower petals or plant juices like turmeric or spinach to create botanical images and prints from digital photographs. I will teach you how to prepare your own emulsion- after the workshop you will be able to take home and use the skills you have learned here to create your own work. I will also show you how to make anthotype print using digital photograph (you can see a sample photograph on the video here)

LEVEL

This is a complete beginner workshop suited for any kind of ability and no previous experience is necessary.

AGENDA

  1. Introduction to history of early colour processes

  2. Chemistry and technology of the process

  3. Preparation of dyes with pestle&mortar using plant material, in relaxed and friendly atmosphere

  4. Creating digital film for printing

  5. Introduction to printing on leaves & selecting appropriate plants for the process

  6. Troubleshooting tips and directions for finishing prints at home

WHAT YOU GET

You’ll learn a new skill in botanical printmaking which you will need to continue beyond the session( due to the nature of the process, you will need to continue exposing your prints after taking them home-all materials needed will be provided)

All participants have to submit one digital photograph ( this can be taken with phone or camera) ahead of time, preferably A5 in 300 dpi to kucamagda@gmail.com

LOCATION

Workshops will take place in my studio space in West London Earls Court/West Brompton, SW6 1TT

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Cyanotype Basics Group Workshop with Travel Cafe Islington
May
20
11:00 am11:00
60 GBP

Cyanotype Basics Group Workshop with Travel Cafe Islington

Learn how to approach cyanotype-one of the first photographic printmaking process discovered in 1842 using watercolor paper, cyanotype paint and light to beautiful botanic blueprints.

This two hours workshop will introduce you to the basics of the cyanotype printmaking-process discovered in 1842-using watercolour paper, cyanotype paint and light to create your own images. This process allows one to create beautiful floral prussian blue prints -join me and learn about its history and chemistry.

LEVEL

This is a complete beginner workshop suited for any kind of ability and no previous experience is necessary.

AGENDA

  1. Introduction to history of early photographic printmaking

  2. Chemistry and technology of the process

  3. Creating prints using botanicals in relaxed and friendly atmosphere

  4. Troubleshooting tips

All materials will be provided

WHAT YOU GET

You’ll learn a new skill in botanical printmaking which you can continue beyond the session, which you will finish with 2-3 prints ready to take home and get framed.

LOCATION

Workshops will take place at a partner venue in Travel Cafe ( Islington)

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