Learn to make your own carbon tissues using pigments available at your local art supply store or online. Unlike silver prints, a carbon print image is formed with the same pigments used for centuries in artists’ oil colors. The key to making carbon prints is a sheet of pigmented gelatin call a “tissue.” These can be purchased, but are expensive and limited to only a handful of colors. Instructors Mark Osterman and Nick Brandreth will teach an easy way to make carbon tissues from scratch using common materials and easy-to-make equipment. You will expose, develop, and transfer the carbon image onto fine art paper.
The group will view rare, original examples of early carbon prints from the museum’s collection. Each participant will receive a manual with complete instructions in basic carbon tissue making and printing including reprinted articles from publications in the research library.
Audience: Limited to eight, this three-day workshop is suitable for fine art photographers, curators, students, teachers, and anyone interested in the beautiful potential of this amazing 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.