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.

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

T&C