UPCOMING Workshops / Open Studios / Markets
OPEN STUDIOS NORTH FIFE / Saturday 2 – Monday 4 May 2026
10-5 / more info to follow when the OSNF website is finished!
I’m opening my home studio in Newport on Tay as part of OSNF. I’ll have a selection of framed and unframed work (cyanotypes, lumen prints, watergrams, mono prints and more), some digital photographs in vintage frames, microscopic images, prints on fabric and some microscopic video and sound footage set up. I’d love to see you there!
WORKSHOP / Cyanotype / Scottish Festival of Real Bread 2026 / St Monans
Sat 28 February 2026 **more info and booking link to come**
WORKSHOP / Kitchen Darkroom / Dundee Contemporary Arts
Sunday 8 March 2026 / 12-4 / £75
In this lo-fi workshop, you’ll learn how to make experimental, abstract images.
Known as ‘chemigrams’, these lie somewhere between photography and painting. This process involves using light-sensitive paper, photographic chemicals and household products, including oil, masking tape, lemon juice and toothpaste. Plant based developers will be used alongside traditional darkroom chemicals to develop your images. There will also be the opportunity to make a phytogram with leaves / feathers.
WORKSHOP / Monoprinting with plants / Summerhall, Edinburgh
1 April 2026 / 6-8pm / £35
Join us for a relaxed and creative introduction to monoprinting with plants workshop. Discover how to make beautiful, one-of-a-kind prints using leaves and natural textures on paper and fabric. All materials are provided, but feel free to bring a few interesting leaves/plant material to experiment with. Please bring an apron or wear old clothes — the ink has a habit of wandering! Suitable for all skill levels, with plenty of time to explore and experiment.
WORKSHOP / Introduction to Botanical Inks / Summerhall, Edinburgh
2 April 2026 / 1–3:30pm / £45
During this workshop you will be introduced to natural inks, make ink to take home and try out a selection of Kit’s inks. Working on paper and fabric, we will experiment with colour shifts by adding household chemicals and mixing inks. All welcome and you don’t need to be able to paint or draw as there’s no pressure on the outcome; this is a chance to slow down, connect with nature, and enjoy some alchemy and the process of discovery.
WORKSHOP / Introduction to Chemigrams & Phytograms / Summerhall, Edinburgh
4 April 2026 / 10-2 / £70
In this lo-fi workshop, you’ll learn how to make experimental, abstract images using expired darkroom papers. Chemigrams lie somewhere between photography and painting. This process involves using light-sensitive paper, photographic chemicals and household items, including oil, masking tape, lemon juice and nail varnish. Phytograms are similar but the images are made from plants, seaweeds and feathers dipped in home made developer. Plant based developers will be used alongside traditional darkroom chemicals to develop your images and we will discuss sustainable darkroom research and practice. There will be a short break so bring something with you or grab something from the cafe.
WORKSHOP / Introduction to Cyanotype / Summerhall, Edinburgh
9 May / 10-3 / £85
Learn the basics of this captivating historical photographic process and experiment with making blue and white prints on paper and fabric. You will be introduced to the process and given instruction on mixing chemicals, coating paper and fabric and exposing prints. You will have time to think about composition and design and to make some prints to take home.
Small class so you will get plenty of help. No experience necessary and no camera needed. Both beginners and those who have worked with the process already will be supported throughout the day. All materials will be provided, but you might want to bring some items to make prints with. e.g. plants, feathers, lace or other items that can be squashed under glass (Kit will bring a selection of things for all to use too). You will be working outdoors for some of the time. Exposure times will depend on the strength of the sun on the day. Bring lunch or head to the cafe during the lunch break.
Kit Martin Photography 