London

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Art

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Photography

Alternative Process Photography Course

Learn a variety of photographic skills and approaches at this course in London.

Sophie Willison

8k followers

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3 x 2 hours

1 to 5 (public classes), 1 to 20 (private) (private classes)

£180

London

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Art

•

Photography

What you'll do

Whether you're a keen photographer and want to expand your skillset or you're a complete novice looking for fun things to do in London, this photography course will show off some of the more unusual processes in the world of photography.

During this three-week course, you will be introduced to the dark room, how to handle and prepare chemicals and the magic of light-sensitive paper. You'll learn historical photographic techniques as well as contemporary approaches to a traditional medium. Everything you make during this course is yours to keep, so you'll end up with a whole portfolio of new work that you have made during this course.

Week one -- cyanotypes or image transfer (depending on weather).
You will learn how to prepare and create a range of artwork using the traditional method of cyanotype printing. You will learn the simple chemistry behind preparing paper for cyanotype printing as well as historical and contemporary use of the process.

With images created on the course, you will get the opportunity to transfer these from just average printer paper onto a variety of different media, from cardboard to coloured paper to fabrics. It's a great way to elevate your image and bring a beautiful textural aspect to your work.

Week two -- painting with light.
You'll get a crash course in the exposure triangle and learn how to master the art of shutter speed in order to paint light into a series of images. Working collaboratively with the team, you will be able to achieve some beautiful portraits in just 2 hours.

Week three -- make your own pinhole camera. (Bring your own tin with a lid).
Transform an everyday tin into your very own pinhole camera. You will be walked through the process of how to successfully make your own camera, then developing your photos using dark room chemistry.

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Knowledge required

Beginner or intermediate.

What you'll get

Dark room chemicals (developer and fixative).
Ilford 8x10 inch photographic paper.
Cardboard and a variety of fabrics.
Acrylic medium for image transfers.
Materials for making your pinhole camera.

What to bring

Apron/old clothes.
Notepad and pen.
Tin with lid for week three.

Session repeats

This class series runs over 3 consecutive sessions, at the same time every week.

Location

Pelican house - 3 Clove Crescent, London, E14 2BB, England

This venue is within walking distance of Bethnal Green and Whitechapel tube stations

Your teacher can also travel within 200 miles of London, to a venue of your choice for a private class

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Your teacher

Sophie Willison

8k followers

Sophie Willison is a freelance artist passionate about teaching. She has been self publishing her own magazine, terra firma, for almost a decade, bringing together artists from all over the world to collectively realise an annual theme.

Sophie has a keen interest in analogue photography, design, publishing, curating and editing and is always working on exciting new projects. Working part time as a photography assistant in a North London based school, she is always learning new skills and learning from her students.

She has guest lectured and given workshops at a variety of institutions from Guildford College, Westminster University and Parliament Hill school. She has run and successfully delivered workshops as part of Berridge, a gap year programme for students based in Normandy, France. She is currently designing a month-long studio art course as part of Oxbridge this July, taking place in Oxford.

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