Using traditional hands-on photographic techniques as a way of creating unique artistic images in response to your surroundings.
When, where & how much?
Calderstones Park, Calderstones Road, Liverpool, L18 3JB
Tuesday 4 August, 11 August, 18 August & 25 August, 6pm – 8pm
£95 for 4 sessions
What’s it all about?
Join professional photographer Rachel Brewster-Wright for dot-art’s first socially distanced outdoor analogue photography course.
Analogue Adventures in the Park introduces participants to the use of traditional hands-on photographic techniques as a way of creating unique artistic images in response to the beautiful surroundings of Calderstones Park, in a relaxed and more mindful way.
Looking at the craft and handmade aspects of photography, you will learn how to combine science and art to create unique and beautiful work whilst learning more about how to simply operate a camera, allowing you to move away from ‘auto’!
Suitable for complete beginners who are new to photo making.
A range of safety measures have been introduced to keep everyone as safe and comfortable as possible. Please respect the current social distancing guidelines.
Participant numbers are limited to 6 per course. This will allow everyone to feel comfortable keeping a safe distance working outdoors. Each participant will need to bring their own materials, and will only handle their own work and tools throughout the course.
Your tutor will provide all of the materials for this course. She will be the only person to handle the materials before given to each individual and will be regularly sanitising and ensuring safety measures are adhered to.
Programme
Explore and capture your surroundings in Calderstones Park in Analogue Adventures.
Over 4 weeks, participants will embark on:
- Guided photowalk(s) around Caldestones Park learning how to use vintage film cameras from 1940s – 1980s on photowalks to shoot rolls of black and white film (different formats available to discover).
- Mix chemicals and coat materials by hand to create one-off colour-changing Victorian sunprint / cyanotype photograms from the collected objects, inspired by the nature around the site, using natural sunshine or specialist lamp(s) depending on weather conditions.
- Use traditional photographic chemistry, techniques and vintage equipment to learn how to hand-process your own black & white film(s) and create final print(s) by combining modern technology and traditional processes.
About your tutor
Rachel Brewster-Wright is a professional photographer and founder of Little Vintage Photography in Liverpool. She has expert knowledge in both analogue and digital photography and has taught a multitude of photography courses and workshops.
Materials
Your tutor will provide materials.
Please note
Unfortunately there will be NO access to any indoor / toilet facilities throughout this course.
There are a maximum of 6 places available on each session, so early booking is essential.
Booking
To avoid a booking fee and pay by card, cheque or cash, please contact dot-art Services directly on 0345 017 6660. Alternatively, you can book your ticket here via Eventbrite, were a small booking fee will be charged.
