Cyanotype On Glass Workshop
Level: Intermediate
Duration: 4 hours
Spaces: Maximum 10
Facilities: Classroom, Darkroom
Course Fee: £150
Next Available Dates:
Upcoming dates coming soon
If you’re interested in this course, please inquire and let us know your availability — we can arrange dates to suit you.
Course Description
Learn the alchemy of making Cyanotype images on glass
This analogue course will take you through the stages needed to achieve incredible results.
From producing digital negatives mixing the emulsion and learning how to apply it.
This workshop opens up a whole new world of creativity to students.
Your only handicap are the limits of your imagination.
The Shoreditch Academy is the only school in the country with the facilities and expertise to learn these Analogue crafts.
What you’ll learn
Become familiar with the Cyanotype process
Learn how to prepare and coat glass with a light-sensitive cyanotype emulsion.
Understand exposure times, development techniques, and how to achieve clear, detailed prints.
Understand light, chemistry, and glass preparation
Explore how UV light and exposure techniques influence tone, contrast, and detail in your cyanotype prints.
Understand how to prepare, coat, expose, develop, and preserve glass to create your own distinctive cyanotype artwork.
Create your own Cyanotype artwork on glass
Experiment with botanicals, found objects, negatives, and other materials to produce unique compositions.
Explore ways to layer imagery and create depth, texture, and a personal visual style.
Feedback & Specific Questions
Ask questions and receive one-to-one support from our professional tutor throughout the workshop.
Receive constructive feedback to help refine your technique and leave with the confidence to continue creating at home.
Course Outcome
Certificate of completion & Digital Badge
We will provide you with a certificate of attendance.
We always recommend you attend all of the classes so that you get the most out of the experience!
Certificates and digital badges are great to compliment your cv.
Works you can put in your portfolio
You've put the work in so we want to make sure you have something to show for it!
FAQs
Who should attend this course?
This course is for all levels of photographers.
This Glass Cyanotype workshop is designed for photographers, artists, and creatives with a basic understanding of photography or alternative processes who are looking to expand their practice.
This course is ideal for those wanting to explore the unique possibilities of creating cyanotype prints on glass, refine their creative techniques, and develop a deeper understanding of alternative photographic processes.
It is recommended as a progression from introductory cyanotype or photography workshops.
Where will this course take place?
Our studio is located in Shoreditch, and the course will take place in and around this vibrant area. Shoreditch offers a variety of locations, providing diverse settings for practising location lighting techniques. From urban streets to hidden spots, you’ll have plenty of opportunities to explore and apply different lighting methods in real-world environments.
What if I am not good at English?
Clear, easy to understand lessons:
Our tutors use simple and accessible English to explain everything. If they need to use any special terms, they’ll make sure to explain them clearly.
New methods are taught through live demonstrations, so you can easily follow along and understand.
We also have staff members who speak fluent Mandarin, so language won’t be an issue for you!
What if I want to take this course, but there are no suitable available dates?
No problem! You can send us the dates you’re interested in to hello@theshoreditchacademy.com, and we’ll be happy to discuss further. We can offer flexible scheduling based on the studio’s availability to accommodate your preferred time.