Can you tell a photogravure from a platinum print? When is a photograph really a reproduction of a photograph? It’s all about the ink. When photographs are used to make printing plates to be printed in ink, the resulting images fall under the category of photomechanical prints. Some of these reproductions are so convincing they can fool even the experienced collector.
In this two-day hands-on workshop guest instructor Anna Michas-Bailey, photograph conservator, will show participants how to identify various mechanical and photomechanical printing processes commonly found in limited edition prints, illustrations in books, and even post cards. Participants will view exquisite examples of these processes from the rare book collection from the Richard & Ronay Menschel Library at George Eastman House.
Audience: This two-day workshop is a valuable learning experience for those who work in archives, museums, and libraries or for collectors of photographs who want to be able to tell the difference between chemical-based photography and ink-based reproductions. Each participant will receive a loupe to take home after the workshop.
Tuition: $320/$295 members, plus $20 materials fee.
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. George Eastman House is not responsible for airline ticket cancellation costs or fees. Eastman House 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. Unless otherwise stated, the workshops are held at George Eastman House in Rochester, New York. 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 George Eastman House 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 George Eastman House to get this special rate.