Learn to make an American Ivorytype, which has the appearance of a hand-painted ivory miniature. This rare mid-19th-century technique involved making a gold-toned salted paper print on thin paper and adhering it to a piece of glass. A second, hand-colored paper print from the same negative is mounted behind the glass mounted print allowing the colors to filter through. The effect is soft and beautiful. Each participant in this class will make the salted paper prints for their ivorytypes from both vintage glass and digital negatives.
The group will have the opportunity to view rare vintage ivorytypes from the museum’s collection. Each participant will receive a manual written by Mark Osterman that includes directions and formulas for making both the salted paper print and the American Ivorytype variant.
Audience: Limited to six, this three-day workshop is suitable for fine art photographers, curators, students, teachers, and anyone interested in this rare and unusual process. No experience necessary.
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. The George Eastman Museum is not responsible for airline ticket cancellation costs or fees. The museum 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. The workshop is held at the George Eastman Museum. 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 the George Eastman Museum 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 the George Eastman Museum to get this special rate.