Tuition: $1,300 ($1,200 members), plus $200 materials fee
Workshop for 6 participants
Ambrotypes and tintypes are the hottest alternative processes used in fine art photography today. In this intensive 5-day workshop, internationally recognized modern master of the collodion process Mark Osterman will guide you through the basics of making these unique positive wet-collodion images.
You will learn how to cut and clean glass plates, coat glass and metal plates with collodion, and sensitize, expose, and process images. Osterman will share his pioneering tinting and burnishing techniques with you.
The opportunity to view rare, original ambrotypes, tintypes, and original collodion-era cameras from the Eastman Museum collection makes this workshop a particularly fulfilling experience. Each participant will receive a work apron as well as a copy of the updated Scully and Osterman basic collodion manual, which includes formulas and sources of supply.
Audience: Limited to 6 participants, this 5-day workshop is suitable for fine art photographers, educators, and anyone interested in the evolution of photography. No experience necessary.
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 host hotel for museum workshops is the East Avenue Inn & Suites, eastaveinn.com. This hotel is about a 15-minute walk from the museum. Room rates begin at $109 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 the George Eastman Museum to get this special rate.
The museum may take images, still or video, during the workshop and use them for educational and promotional purposes.