Alternative Photography Workshop: Gum Printing (In Person) | Minneapolis College of Art and Design

Alternative Photography Workshop: Gum Printing (In Person)

Familiarize yourself with the 19th-century photographic printing process capable of rendering painterly images from negatives and objects.

Course description

Learn how to use this unique and experimental process to make painterly photographs and solargrams. Gum printing is also known as gum bichromate and is an antique photo process that uses watercolor pigment along with gum arabic and potassium dichromate to create an image. Similar in process to cyanotypes, objects like botanical specimens, drawings and writing on tracing paper, or enlarged negatives can be used to make images. Hand mix and apply the colors in unique ways, arrange the composition on a piece of glass, and use the sun to create the photographs.

This class will be of interest to both photographers looking to broaden their printing options, and print based artists looking to add a photographic element to their work. / Standard safety protocols regarding any chemicals will be followed. / Material fee of $35 included in tuition.

Open to students ages 18 and above. Review complete policies, including class cancellation policies, before completing your registration.

Want a bit more than a one day workshop? Register for Alternative Photography Workshop: Cyanotype Printing.

Class meeting details

This course meets in person on MCAD's campus.

Prerequisites

None

Required supplies

Supplies

  • pen or pencil
  • notebook or sketchbook

Optional supplies

  • Objects for photograms; flat and translucent are best i.e. leaves, feathers, lace.

The materials fee for this class will cover the required supplies.

What to wear
Clothes appropriate for messy creativity. An apron may be useful.

Questions?

Contact MCAD Continuing Education at continuing_education@mcad.edu or call 612.874.3765.

Register

Title
Non-credit Tuition
$97.00
Not Yet Open for Registration

Registration opens April 27.

  • Date:
    -
  • Time:
    1:00 pm.–5:00 p.m. CT
  • Day(s) of the week:
    Saturday
  • Ages:
    Open to students ages 18 and above.
  • Term:
    Summer 2026
  • Instructor: Stephanie Hunder
  • Location:
    In Person
  • SKU:
    CSMA 9566 01 SU26

Prerequisites:

None

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Minneapolis, MN 55404

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612.874.3700
800.874.MCAD (6223)
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