In this new five-day workshop, we will make both gelatin emulsion negatives and gelatin emulsion printing paper. Participants will be guided by Mark Osterman and Nick Brandreth in making their own silver bromide gelatin emulsion and coating 4x5” glass plates. The group will shoot negatives in the Eastman House gardens and process them immediately afterwards.
In the second part of the workshop, participants will learn how to make and coat a simple developing out silver chloride gelatin emulsion used specifically for contact printing. Originally called “gaslight” paper because it could safely be handled by dimmed domestic gas lights, this slow emulsion paper produces cool black tones and can be made in different contrast grades to suit the negatives made earlier in the week.
Participants receive a complete manual with all formulas and instructions written by Mark Osterman and additional readings on the making and evolution of early gelatin emulsions.
Audience: Limited to six, this hands-on workshop is for anyone interested in making their own silver gelatin negatives and papers. No experience necessary.
Tuition: $1,200/$1,100 members, plus $200 materials fee.
Cancellation Policy: Withdrawal from the workshop 30 days before the session start date will receive a refund, minus a $100 processing fee. No refunds will be given for cancellations made less than 30 days before a workshop start date. If the workshop is cancelled due to insufficient enrollment, the entire class will be fully refunded. George Eastman House is not responsible for airline ticket cancellation costs or fees. 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 here.
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, eastaveinn.com. This hotel is within walking distance of the museum. Room rates begin at $119 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.