Tuition: $600 ($575 members), plus $90 materials fee
Workshop for 12 participants
Make real daguerreotypes with your own 35mm camera without expensive processing equipment or dangerous chemicals! This is a great workshop for the beginner or the student who wants to make real daguerreotypes on a shoestring budget.
You will be guided through the polishing, sensitizing, shooting, and processing of daguerreotypes made by the Becquerel method, which does not include the use of mercury fumes. You’ll be amazed how easy it is to make precious, tiny daguerreotypes suitable for exhibition or jewelry. The workshop also includes viewing original 19th-century daguerreotype jewelry from the museum’s photography collection.
Important: Participants should bring a reliable 35mm camera with a shutter that includes a T (time) or B (bulb) setting, a cable release, and a tripod.
Each participant will receive a work apron and a booklet with full instructions on how to prepare and process the plates, as well as directions on how to make the simple and inexpensive equipment for processing the plates.
Audience: Limited to 12 participants, this 3-day workshop is suitable for photography students, educators, and anyone interested in the evolution and chemistry of photography. No experience necessary. This is a very popular workshop, so register early.
Cancellation Policy: Withdrawal from the workshop 30 days before the session’s start date will result in a full refund minus a $100 processing fee. No refunds will be given for cancellations made fewer than 30 days before the workshop start date. If the workshop is canceled due to insufficient enrollment, the entire tuition will be fully refunded. The George Eastman Museum is not responsible for airline ticket cancellation costs or fees.
Location and Scheduling: Daily sessions begin at 9 a.m. and end at 5 p.m. The workshop is held at the George Eastman Museum, 900 East Avenue, Rochester, NY. Directions can be found here here.
Lodging: Lodging is not included in the cost of the workshop; participants must make their own arrangements.
- The Strathallen is a 15-minute walk from the museum. Visit strathallan.com to make a reservation.
- The Hilton Garden Inn Rochester Downtown is a 30-minute walk from the museum, and only an 8 minute drive. Visit their website to make a reservation.
The museum may take images, still or video, during the workshop and use them for educational and promotional purposes.