Find out how to use plants to make photographic images in this experimental workshop. This style of printmaking is an excellent lesson in slowing down, how to be more eco conscious when making images, and how to connect with nature more in our lives.
We will discuss plants that can be used for each process, and make at least three prints during the session, one which will be processed in class and two which will be taken away to do at home.
For one of the prints we will be using turmeric, which stains clothes, so please make sure to wear clothes you do not mind getting marks on or a good apron.
This workshop is partly in the darkroom, it is very much a standing workshop and in a small space.
Student Testimonial:
The class was interesting, engaging and enjoyable, and we were able to come away with our efforts.
Sophie's teaching was enlightening and left me with lots of curiosities which I can't wait to experiment by myself. Really recommend this.
This workshop was an amazing experience. I was curious to learn more about the phytogram method and its outcome. Sophie's teaching was enlightening and left me with lots of curiosities which I can't wait to experiment by myself. Really recommend this.
High contrast positives or transparencies, or objects that are easy to flatten such as foliage or feathers. Clip frames for any extra prints you would like to make on the day (only one will be provided by the tutor). Bring an apron if you are worried about your clothes getting stained.
Please be aware that the darkroom is a small space and this workshop will require standing. If you would like to dicsuss this further, please contact admin@bristolfolkhouse.co.uk.
If you need to borrow a camera, we have some available, please contact admin@bristolfolkhouse prior to the course or workshop start date for more information.
Please note: All 10, and 12 week courses have a half term break in the middle. For term dates please visit our Contact us page. We are not open on bank holiday Mondays and any class that falls on these days will be made up at the end of term.
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Latecomer
If a course has already started, please call the office as it may be possible to join after the start date. This may only be possible if the course is not already full, if it is not disruptive for the other students and you are aware that you have missed a percentage of the course and the tutor will not have time to catch you up. This will be at discretion of the Folk House. We run our courses termly, so it might be best to start at the beginning of the course.
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