Workshop · Paris 20th

Cyanotype Workshop

One full day to master Prussian blue printing. Materials provided, groups of 6 people maximum, leave with your own prints.

Small groups

6 people maximum for personalised guidance throughout the day.

Materials provided

VP emulsion, 640 gsm cotton paper, negatives, brushes, Luminograph — everything is included.

Leave with your prints

Create 4 to 6 finished cyanotype prints during the workshop, ready to frame.

Day programme

A full day dedicated to cyanotype

From mixing chemicals to final rinse, you'll master every step of the cyanotype process. No prerequisites required.

9h30–10h30

Introduction & chemistry

Process overview, VP N°01 + N°02 emulsion preparation, paper coating.

10h30–12h30

Negatives & exposure

Digital negative creation, ICC profiles, Luminograph exposure with different times.

13h30–16h

Personal prints

Create your own prints from your photos. Free experimentation with guidance.

16h–17h30

Finishing & sharing

Drying, optional toning, group feedback. Take your prints home.

What you take home

4 to 6 finished cyanotype prints on 640 gsm cotton paper, ready to frame.

Complete techniques: coating, exposure, rinsing and tea or coffee toning.

Access to digital ICC profiles to continue at home with the VP kit.

Frequently asked questions

No prerequisites. The workshop is designed for beginners and photographers wishing to discover alternative processes.

Your favourite photos on a USB drive or sent by email. All materials are provided on site.

€480 including VAT per person. The price covers chemistry, paper, negatives, protective equipment and your finished prints.

Yes. Maison Picturale is a registered training provider: our on-site workshops are eligible for professional funding (OPCO, employer, France Travail). Contact us for a quote and help with the paperwork.

There is no fixed calendar: every workshop is arranged on request. Write to us with your availability — we reply within 5 working days and set a date together, at the latest 15 days before the workshop.

Practical information

The regulatory information for this course, gathered here before you enquire.

Learning outcomes: Prepare a digital negative, set the Luminograph from a test strip, sensitise a support and carry the chosen process through to a finished print. Identify and correct the common defects. Leave with a protocol you can repeat at home.
Prerequisites: No technical prerequisites. Bring 2 to 3 of your own digital images.
Duration: 1 day — 7 hours (9:30–12:30 · 13:30–17:30).
Fee: €480 incl. VAT per person. Chemistry, paper, negatives and protective equipment included.
Access lead time: No fixed calendar: workshops are arranged on request. Any enquiry answered within 5 working days, with a date agreed together at the latest 15 days before the workshop. Allow a further 6 to 8 weeks where OPCO funding is involved.
Group size and format: Maximum 6 participants. On site at the studio, 1 passage Dagorno, Paris 20.
Accessibility: Step-free ground floor with adapted access and toilet; the wet lab is in the basement, reached by stairs — for anyone unable to use them, the whole course is held on the ground floor. Any request for adjustment is reviewed ahead of the course, with alternative arrangements where needed. Disability officer: T. Sidem — +33 6 44 18 87 24.

Maison Picturale is a training provider registered with the DRIEETS Île-de-France under number 11 75 74381 75. This registration does not constitute State accreditation.

Funding
& Certification

Registered training organisation (NDA). We assist you in putting together your employer-funded or other supported training application.

Registered organisation (NDA): 11 75 74381 75

Disability Referent: T. Sidem

Ready to discover cyanotype?

Tell us when you are free: we set a date together and you leave with your own Prussian blue prints.