{"product_id":"fotm-workshop-van-dyke-brown-alternative-photo-printing-14th-june-2026","title":"FOTM Workshop: Van Dyke Brown: Alternative Photo Printing (14th June 2026)","description":"\u003cp data-start=\"71\" data-end=\"163\"\u003eWhat if a photograph could take on the tone of time itself, soft, warm, and quietly enduring?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"165\" data-end=\"528\"\u003eParticipants are introduced to \u003cstrong data-start=\"196\" data-end=\"223\"\u003eVan Dyke Brown printing\u003c\/strong\u003e, a historic alternative photographic process first patented in 1895. Named after the baroque painter Anthony van Dyck, this iron-silver process builds on early techniques like salt printing and cyanotype, producing images in a distinctive spectrum of sepia tones, from warm brown to deep, grounded blacks.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"530\" data-end=\"796\"\u003eWhile rooted in history, the process remains approachable. Compared to traditional salt prints, Van Dyke offers richer tonal range and more stable blacks when properly washed, while retaining a simplicity that makes it an ideal entry point into alternative printing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"798\" data-end=\"1113\"\u003eOver a 2-hour workshop, participants will explore both the background and hands-on practice of the process, including an introduction to its history, pre-prepared chemistry, safe handling, and step-by-step printing. The session also includes basic troubleshooting and guidance on achieving different tonal qualities.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1115\" data-end=\"1344\"\u003eBy the end of the workshop, each participant will bring home:\u003cbr data-start=\"1176\" data-end=\"1179\"\u003e• 2–3 A5 Van Dyke prints (depending on time and session flow)\u003cbr data-start=\"1240\" data-end=\"1243\"\u003e• 1 digital negative prepared for future printing\u003cbr data-start=\"1292\" data-end=\"1295\"\u003e• 1 informational pamphlet on Van Dyke printing\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1346\" data-end=\"1520\"\u003eThis workshop is designed for beginners and image-makers curious about historical processes, offering a gentle and tactile introduction to printing beyond the digital screen.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1527\" data-end=\"1915\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1527\" data-end=\"1551\"\u003eAbout the Instructor\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"1551\" data-end=\"1554\"\u003eChristopher Gio Sarsono (b. 2000, Bandung, Indonesia) is a photographer, printmaker, and founder of Dog Days Photo Lab. He began his photographic practice in 2016 and further developed his approach through Kelas Pagi Yogyakarta in 2019, alongside programs such as RAWS Attack Class, Panna Future Talents, Photobook as Object by RPS Tokyo, and Yogurt Lab 2025.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1917\" data-end=\"2117\"\u003eWorking primarily with analog photography and alternative printing processes, Gio’s practice explores personal memory, family relationships, and the cultural landscapes that shape everyday experience.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1522\" data-end=\"1786\" data-is-last-node=\"\" data-is-only-node=\"\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1525\" data-end=\"1534\"\u003eDate:\u003c\/strong\u003e 14th June 2026 (Sunday)\u003cbr data-start=\"1557\" data-end=\"1560\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1562\" data-end=\"1575\"\u003eTime:\u003c\/strong\u003e 10AM-1PM\u003cbr data-start=\"1756\" data-end=\"1759\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1762\" data-end=\"1772\"\u003eVenue:\u003c\/strong\u003e Zontiga Taman Paramount\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1734\" data-end=\"1742\"\u003eFee:\u003c\/strong\u003e RM199 per pax\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1674\" data-end=\"1690\"\u003ePreparation:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1 image file\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Zontiga Education","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47235558441122,"sku":null,"price":199.0,"currency_code":"MYR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0687\/8521\/files\/WorkshopsVANDYKEBROWN1_1.png?v=1778753401","url":"https:\/\/zontiga.com\/products\/fotm-workshop-van-dyke-brown-alternative-photo-printing-14th-june-2026","provider":"Zontiga","version":"1.0","type":"link"}