​​​Overview

 

This one-day workshop introduces participants to cyanotype printing, one of the earliest photographic processes known for its deep Prussian blue tones. In this session, participants will explore making cyanotype on paper and also learn how to adapt the traditional cyanotype process to print on wood, creating striking, contemporary photographs with a natural, organic texture.

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Combining the science of light sensitive chemistry with creative experimentation, the workshop offers a hands-on approach to image making connecting digital photography with alternative printing on various surfaces

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Participants will gain practical experience in:

• Preparing digital negatives for contact printing

• Cyanotype printing on high quality water paper

• Demo in toning from blue to black and white

• Treating and coating wooden surfaces with cyanotype sensitizer

• Exposing coated wood panels under UV light

• Developing, rinsing and drying cyanotypes

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By the end of the session, participants will understand the complete cyanotype on paper and wood workflow and take home their own handcrafted prints that merge photography, chemistry, and material artistry.

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Schedule : 10:00 am – 5:00 pm (IST)

• Introduction to the history of cyanotype and creative ways of using the medium

• Demonstration of preparing a digital negative

• Hands-on session: coating, exposing, developing, and finishing

• Making cyanotype on paper and demo of toning it into black and white

• Cyanotype printing on wooden panel that participant can make and take it along

• Review and discussion of final works​

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What’s Included All materials and tools will be provided, including:

• Digital negative (for this, participant should send a photo that they’d like to print at least a day before the workshop begins)

• Cyanotype chemicals

• High quality water color paper

• Wooden panel for printing

• Brushes, trays and protective gear

• Access to UV exposure setup 

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About the facilitator: Hari Priya Vangaru is a photographer and designer based in Hyderabad. She pursued design at National Institute of Fashion Technology and photography at International center of photography, New York. She worked across design, craft and photography. She developed a deep appreciation for handmade objects while working with crafts people and this appreciation for the process, materials, handmade quality and meaning they carry continues to inspire and shape her photography practice. Her work has been exhibited in several exhibitions from New York to Hyderabad. She has been featured in lenscratch and Griffin museum as one of the top 20 artists pushing creative boundaries of cyanotype medium in 2025. 
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When

Nov 20, Thursday / 10 am – 5 pm (IST)

Jan 04, Sunday / 10 am – 5 pm (IST)

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Where

State Gallery of Art, Hyderabad

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Cost

Rs. 4999 INR (Regular) & for students with ID  - Rs. 3499 INR

Who Can Attend

This workshop is open to beginners, students, photographers and artists interested in learning a historic printing process. No prior experience required.

T&C:
All fees are non-refundable if you withdraw from the workshop less than one month prior to its start date, unless your seat is filled.

A minimum of 5 participants is required to run this workshop.

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Email us at info@indianphotofest.com or Whatsapp (Only Text)  at  +91 98495 58107 for any questions.

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