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Wet Collodion Basics-Group Workshop in Victorian Photography in London
Feb
15
11:00 am11:00

Wet Collodion Basics-Group Workshop in Victorian Photography in London

Go back in time and experience hundred years old photography, hone existing skills while exploring early image making process, hand crafting photographs on tin with a 100 years old Victorian method of wet collodion. This short course can be an investment into your journey of developing your own style or a unique experience for photography enthusiasts wishing to explore how photography was born and how far it has come since 1800’s.

COURSE AGENDA

This one-day 6h course will introduce you to wet plate collodion- a historical process using silver and light to obtain a unique images on surfaces like glass or tin.

LEVEL

This is a beginner wet plate session- all levels are welcomed. Prior experience with large format photography & darkroom is advisable but not necessary. You will be guided from start to finish.

WORKSHOP AGENDA

1. Health & Safety Information

2. Information on wet-plate darkroom equipment-studio work and field work

3. Preparation of chemistry-glass cleaning agent, cadmium-free salted collodion, silver bath, developer , standard fixer. Note on maturing and shelf-life of chemistry

4. Introduction to large format camera and collodion plate holders.

5. Collodion studio lighting set-up and notes on exposure measuring methods

6. Plate preparation and glass cleaning methods including troubleshooting.

7. Creating wet plate portraits/still life (it will be up to you, you are welcome to bring any objects you would like to use) .

8. Varnishing and various varnish types

9. Troubleshooting tips

WHAT YOU GET

You’ll gain the basic understanding of the process and opportunity to create 2 plates of still life or taking self portraits. Keeping groups small-up to 4 participants-allows for more personal experience.

LOCATION

Workshops will take place in my studio space in West London, Earls Court.

TESTIMONIALS

I did a one day wet collodion workshop with Magda and it was fantastic - a really great walkthrough of the process giving us time to learn how to create a few images and troubleshoot any issues. Magda was a great teacher and really adapted to helping all skill levels. Really great workshop!

W.Kamovitch.

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Backstage Photographs: Mela Hilleard, Jay Hayden

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Wet Collodion Basics-Group Workshop in Victorian Photography in London
Dec
14
11:00 am11:00

Wet Collodion Basics-Group Workshop in Victorian Photography in London

Go back in time and experience hundred years old photography, hone existing skills while exploring early image making process, hand crafting photographs on tin with a 100 years old Victorian method of wet collodion. This short course can be an investment into your journey of developing your own style or a unique experience for photography enthusiasts wishing to explore how photography was born and how far it has come since 1800’s.

COURSE AGENDA

This one-day 6h course will introduce you to wet plate collodion- a historical process using silver and light to obtain a unique images on surfaces like glass or tin.

LEVEL

This is a beginner wet plate session- all levels are welcomed. Prior experience with large format photography & darkroom is advisable but not necessary. You will be guided from start to finish.

WORKSHOP AGENDA

1. Health & Safety Information

2. Information on wet-plate darkroom equipment-studio work and field work

3. Preparation of chemistry-glass cleaning agent, cadmium-free salted collodion, silver bath, developer , standard fixer. Note on maturing and shelf-life of chemistry

4. Introduction to large format camera and collodion plate holders.

5. Collodion studio lighting set-up and notes on exposure measuring methods

6. Plate preparation and glass cleaning methods including troubleshooting.

7. Creating wet plate portraits/still life (it will be up to you, you are welcome to bring any objects you would like to use) .

8. Varnishing and various varnish types

9. Troubleshooting tips

WHAT YOU GET

You’ll gain the basic understanding of the process and opportunity to create 2 plates of still life or taking self portraits. Keeping groups small-up to 4 participants-allows for more personal experience.

LOCATION

Workshops will take place in my studio space in West London, Earls Court.

TESTIMONIALS

I did a one day wet collodion workshop with Magda and it was fantastic - a really great walkthrough of the process giving us time to learn how to create a few images and troubleshoot any issues. Magda was a great teacher and really adapted to helping all skill levels. Really great workshop!

W.Kamovitch.

Read more testimonials here >>>

Terms&Conditions

Backstage Photographs: Mela Hilleard, Jay Hayden

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Wet Collodion Basics Group Workshop
Oct
14
11:00 am11:00

Wet Collodion Basics Group Workshop

  • Empress Place London, England, SW6 United Kingdom (map)
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This one-day 6h workshop is an an introduction to wet plate collodion- a historical process using silver and light to obtain a unique images on the glass plate.

LEVEL

This is a beginner wet plate session.

WORKSHOP AGENDA

1. Health & Safety Information

2. Information on wet-plate darkroom equipment-studio work and field work

3. Preparation of chemistry-glass cleaning agent, cadmium-free salted collodion, silver bath, developer , standard fixer. Note on maturing and shelf-life of chemistry

4. Introduction to large format camera and collodion plate holders.

5. Collodion studio lighting set-up and notes on exposure measuring methods

6. Plate preparation and glass cleaning methods including troubleshooting.

7. Creating wet plate portraits/still life (it will be up to you, you are welcome to bring any objects you would like to use) .

8. Varnishing and various varnish types

9. Troubleshooting tips

WHAT YOU GET

You’ll gain the basic understanding of the process and opportunity to create 2 plates start to finish-using still life or taking self portraits. Keeping groups small-up to 4 participants-allows for more personalised experience.

LOCATION

Workshops will take place in my studio space in West London Earls Court/West Brompton, SW6 1TT

Make sure to bring comfortable darkroom clothes as they may get stained !

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