Liquid Light: Working with Light Sensitive Photographic Emulsion - Study day/Workshop

Program Overview

This two-day workshop explores the applications of light-sensitive photographic emulsion for creating dry-glass plate negatives, false tintypes, and black and white prints on various substrates. Participants learn preparation, coating, exposure, and development techniques, gaining hands-on experience with a wide range of materials and processes. The workshop fosters a collaborative learning environment and is suitable for photographers of all levels seeking to expand their skillset in alternative black and white photography.

Program Outline

Outline:

Content:

This two-day workshop explores various applications of light-sensitive photographic emulsion for creating dry-glass plate negatives, false tintypes, and black and white prints on diverse substrates like paper, fabric, and stone. Participants delve into the process and its variations, learn to prepare and coat plates, expose them in a camera, and develop the images as negatives or positives for subsequent printing.

Structure:

Day 1:

• Health and safety induction
• Introduction to liquid light and its working process
• Preparation techniques
• Subbing substrates for making in-camera negatives/positives and prints
• Practical demonstration and photoshoot with a large format camera in the UWE Bristol Frenchay Campus gardens
• Processing of images in the darkroom

Day 2:

• Printing negatives from Day 1 in the darkroom: contact printing and enlargements onto materials coated with liquid light

Teaching:

Teaching methods:

• Interactive lectures
• Hands-on workshops and practical sessions
• Group discussions and feedback
• Opportunities for independent practice and experimentation

Faculty:

• Experienced and knowledgeable instructors with expertise in liquid light photography and alternative photographic processes.

Unique approaches:

• The workshop provides a comprehensive introduction to liquid light, covering both theoretical and practical aspects.
• Participants gain hands-on experience with a wide range of techniques and materials.
• The workshop fosters a collaborative learning environment where participants can share and exchange ideas.
• It is suitable for both beginners who are new to alternative processes and advanced photographers who wish to refine their techniques.
• Participants are encouraged to bring their own digital camera for the photoshoot on Day 1.
• All materials and personal protective equipment (PPE) are included in the course price.