Finding The Light: Cyanotype Workshop with Marion Gabrielle | Session 2

Workshop: Introduction to Cyanotype Printing

In this workshop, Marion Gabrielle will teach participants how to print images using the cyanotype technique. Cyanotype is a process dating back to the 1840s, often called a ‘camera-less’ way of creating photographic images in deep blue tones.During the workshop, we will learn how to mix chemicals for cyanotype, choose and coat paper, expose and rinse prints. Marion will also explain how to create negative images of your photographs.

No darkroom experience needed. Open to all.

Workshop duration: 2 hours

DEADLINE TO SEND IMAGES 20th SEPTEMBER

What participants need to bring:

• Send 2-5 images ahead of the workshop (images should be 300DPI jpeg, preferably with good contrasts) to mariongabriellephotos@gmail.com
• Bring an apron
• Bring an A4 envelope to take their prints back after the workshop
• Optional: bring flowers or small objects to printFREE WORKSHOP - Donations encouraged to support the host

This event is part of Finding the Light, a photography exhibition organised by Dark Room Socials and sponsored by Astera.Dark Room Socials invites you to Finding the Light, our latest group exhibition featuring the work of 20 photographers in collaboration with Astera. Each artist explores the theme of light—both literal and metaphorical—through a series of images that reflect personal journeys, moments of transformation, and new ways of seeing the world.

Throughout the week, we’ll also be running a series of public workshops designed to inspire and get you hands-on with creative techniques:

• Cyanotype Workshop with Marion Gabrielle (@mariongabriellephotos)
• Portrait Lighting with Diana Olifirova (@didiontheroll)
• Cinematic Lighting with Charlie Lodge (@charlie_lodge)
• Creative Use of Mylar with Tassia Quirino (@tassiaquirino)
• Storytelling in a portrait with Ravi Chandarana (@ravi.chandarana)ALL WORKSHOPS ARE FREE - DONATIONS ENCOURAGED TO SUPPORT THE ARTISTS!