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SUMMARY:Wet Plate Collodion Photography Workshop
DESCRIPTION:As the historic home of Julia Margaret Cameron\, we are thrilled to offer a unique opportunity to experience the magic of the Wet Plate Collodion process. Join us as we step back in time and explore this captivating 19th-century photographic technique\, the very one mastered by Cameron herself. \n \nAward-winning photographer Dave Shrimpton (Portrait of Britain winner) will be your guide\, demonstrating the intricacies of wet plate collodion right here in this home of creative portraiture. This is a chance not only to witness this incredible process first hand\, but also\, time permitting\, to be one of the sitters for the wet plate collodion portraits\, captured using the same methods employed by the photographic pioneers. \nMarch 15th Demo day:  £99 pp \nTime: 9:30am-5pm \nDuring this fascinating demonstration\, you will: \n\nExplore the History: Delve into the rich history of wet plate collodion and examine original examples of this remarkable technique\, understanding its impact on the world of photography.\nPrioritise Safety: Health and safety briefing\, covering all aspects of working with the chemicals and equipment involved.\nDiscover the Equipment: Get acquainted with the cameras and lenses used in the process\, understanding their role in creating these unique images.\nWitness Darkroom Magic: Observe the intricacies of mixing the chemistry and preparing the plates in the darkroom\, including the crucial steps of pouring and sensitising.\nCapture the Light: See how plates are loaded and exposed using natural window light\, a technique favoured by Julia Margaret Cameron herself.\nExplore Different Plates: Witness demonstrations using both glass ambrotype and tintype plates\, showcasing the versatility of the process.\nObserve Development: Watch the fascinating process of developing\, fixing\, and washing the plates\, as the image emerges before your eyes.\nThe Finishing Touches: See how the plates are varnished\, waxed\, and finished to ensure they are archival and will last for generations.\n\nMarch 16th Hands on Workshop: £295 pp \nTime 9:30am-5pm \nSpend the day creating beautiful portraits and still life in a way that only Wet Collodion can! \nThe workshop also includes:\n\nHistory and original examples of this incredible 1850 Frederick Scott Archer process\nHealth/safety information and briefing\nIntroduction to my Wet-Plate studio cameras & lenses\nChemistry and darkroom tuition – pouring and sensitising your plates\nLoading and exposing plates with both studio and natural light\nDeveloping\, fixing and washing your tintype and ambrotype plates\nVarnishing/waxing and finishing your plates to make them archival for the next 150 years\nChemical maintenance and advice on how to start your own Wet Collodion journey\n\nPrepare to be amazed as you step into the world of wet plate collodion and experience the alchemy of photography in the very place where it flourished in the 1860s. \nLimited spaces available phone us on 01983 756814 to book now! \nFor more info on Dave Shrimpton click here \nWatch his latest documentary on Wet Collodion
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