Museo Camera is an institution which celebrates the history and evolution of photography. In keeping with this spirit, the Museum conducts regular workshops teaching various historic processes of photography and print-making.
The Workshop on the Cyanotype Process is an immersive one-day workshop where the participants learn the historic 19th century printmaking process and get to create their own unique handmade prints on both paper & fabric.
ABOUT THE PROCESS
Invented in 1842, merely three years after the official discovery of photography, Cyanotype is one of the earliest permanent printing techniques. Using light-sensitive solutions of salts of iron, the print results in a shade of intense blue caused due to the formation of a pigment known as 'Prussian Blue'. Used extensively during the early 20th century as a commercial process for reprography, it gradually fell into disuse for that purpose, only to find resurgence in the last couple of decades at the hands of artists. It is often the first process learnt amongst the various historic processes related to photography/printing, mainly due to its absolute simplicity and nearly fail-safe technique and chemistry, which ensures a successful and beautiful print almost every time.
ABOUT THE WORKSHOP
-The workshop begins with a tour of the Museum and a brief overview of the evolution of photography. This is followed by a presentation where the history and process of Cyanotype print-making is discussed along with the possible variations that can be practiced.
-Participants then head to the darkroom to begin the process. They learn how to mix the light-sensitive chemicals, how to sensitise, expose, and process the prints. Multiple rounds of exposures are carried out through the duration of the day on both paper and fabric. Prints are made using either physical objects (photograms) or stock photographic negatives.
-Participants are encouraged to experiment with their artistic preferences. They may carry on exposures till the time sunlight is strong enough in the evening for natural UV exposures. The facility of a UV light-box may also be availed to carry out artificial exposures.
WORKSHOP DETAILS:
Date: Organized on custom dates.
Interested participants can specify the date of their choice in the form below.
Please Note: Seats are limited to two participants per workshop due to Covid-19 related social distancing restrictions.
Time: 11am - 5pm
Venue: Museo Camera, Centre for The Photographic Arts, DLF Phase IV, Sector 28, Gurugram, Haryana 122002 (Location:
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Workshop Fee: INR 4500 (incl. of taxes)
[10% discount available for Students at presentation of school/college ID card.]
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Note:
-All materials including all chemicals, equipment, gloves, apron etc. will be provided for by the Museum. Standard cartridge/water-color paper and cotton fabric will be provided. The participants are welcome to bring other kinds of papers/fabric if they wish to experiment.
-This is an introductory workshop (Level-1) with the objective of guiding participants to the basics of Cyanotype print-making on paper and fabric. An advanced course (Level-2) on other media may be conducted at the request of interested participants.
-In view of the ongoing pandemic situation, all social distancing norms must be adhered to. Masks are compulsory for the participants to wear.
-In case of any queries or clarifications feel free to reach out to us at
workshops@museocamera.org or call +91 9810752279 (Tues-Sun, 11am to 7pm)
