Tuition: $450 ($425 members), plus $60 materials fee
Workshop for 8 participants
Perfect for jewelry or crafts, tiny tintypes are a great way to introduce yourself to tintype making with a low investment in chemicals and equipment. You will learn the basics of the historical wet-collodion process used for making real tintypes in the 1850s. Use your own 35mm camera (or ours) to make 35mm tintype portraits and still life images.
Each participant will receive a work apron as well as a copy of the updated Scully and Osterman basic collodion manual, which includes all formulas, instructions, and sources of supply.
Audience: Limited to 8 participants, this 3-day workshop is specifically designed for artists, jewelry makers, students, and others looking for an introduction to this exquisite process. 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.