NEW: Ambrotypes & Tintypes
From August 19, 2013 through August 23, 2013 from 9:00 am to 5:00 pm at George Eastman House
Ambrotypes and tintypes are the hottest alternative processes used in fine art photography today. In this intensive five-day workshop, participants will be guided through the basics of making these unique positive wet-collodion images by Mark Osterman, internationally recognized as a modern master of the collodion process.
You will learn how to cut and clean glass plates, coat glass and metal plates with collodion, sensitize, expose, and process the final image. Tinting and special burnishing techniques pioneered by Osterman will also be taught.
The opportunity to view rare, original ambrotypes, tintypes, and original collodion era cameras from the George Eastman House collection makes this workshop a particularly fulfilling experience. Participants will also receive a copy of the new Scully & Osterman basic collodion manual, including formulas and sources of supply, as well as additional wet plate era readings pulled from the research library.
Audience: Limited to six participants, this five-day workshop is suitable for fine art photographers, teachers, and anyone interested in the evolution of photography. No experience is necessary for this very hands-on workshop.
Tuition: $1,100/$1,000 members, plus $200 materials fee
Cancellation Policy: Withdrawal from the workshop two weeks before the session start date will receive a refund, minus a $50 processing fee. No refunds will be given for cancellations made less than two weeks before a workshop start date. If the workshop is cancelled due to insufficient enrollment, the entire class will be fully refunded. The Eastman House is not responsible for airline ticket cancellation costs or fees. The Eastman House may take and use images, still or video, for educational and promotional purposes.
Location and Scheduling: Daily sessions begin at 9 a.m. and end at 5 p.m. Unless otherwise stated, the workshops are held at George Eastman House in Rochester, New York. Directions can be found at our website at www.eastmanhouse.org/visit/location.php.
Lodging: Lodging is not included in the cost of the workshop. Participants must make their own arrangements. The host hotel for workshops held at George Eastman House is the East Avenue Inn & Suites, www.eastaveinn.com. This hotel is within walking distance of the museum. Room rates begin at $99 per night. The East Avenue Inn & Suites also provides transportation to and from the airport. Reservations can be made by calling (800) 559-8039. When calling to make a reservation, please mention you are taking a workshop at George Eastman House to get this special rate.
About Photography Workshops
Dan Ryan of Victor, NY, shows off an asphalt heliograph he made in a 2012 workshop.
Historic photographic processes have become an exciting alternative and even complementary technique to digital imaging. At George Eastman House, participants not only get hands-on instruction on the processes, but also get to view prime examples from the Museum’s incomparable collections.
No prior experience is necessary for most of these workshops. They are suitable for artists, photographers, students, teachers, and anyone interested in using these rare 19th century processes in the 21st century.
Don't see the process you'd like to learn? We teach a wide variety of early photographic techniques in private group workshops and individual tutorials. We offer workshops all over the world, and events can also be held at an institution near you. Ask about arranging a workshop or illustrated lecture to suit your needs.
For more information or to register, contact Stacey VanDenburgh at (585) 271-3361 ext. 323 or by e-mail at svandenburgh geh org.
Start-up funding for this workshop series was provided by a grant from Howard and Carole Tanenbaum.
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