This special printing workshop features two of our most popular handmade emulsions: collodion chloride printing-out emulsion and gelatin chloride developing-out emulsion. Participants will make both of these emulsions from raw materials and learn how to coat paper by hand to produce their own collodion and gelatin photographic printing papers. Participants will print these papers using vintage film and glass negatives.
A visit to the Department of Photography to see vintage examples of collodion and gelatin prints complements the experience. Participants will receive a folio for their prints and complete manual written by Mark Osterman with all formulas and instructions to make, coat, and process these emulsions.
Audience: Limited to six, this intensive five-day workshop is designed for those who want to be able to make sophisticated photographic printing papers as an alternative to commercial products. 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.