Analogue Photography Weekend

dot-artwas founded in Liverpool in 2006 and specialises inaffordable, high quality, locally sourced art. We work with over 100 artists to provide an unrivalled choice oforiginal art and limited edition printsfor home or business, as well as offering a range of complementary services including; commissions, art rental, art consultancy, exhibition planning and implementation, bespoke framing, art valuation and restoration and artist sourcing.All our work supports our not-for profit arm,dot-art Services CIC, which exists to support North-West based visual artists, both emerging and established, through a range of services and opportunities designed to help them develop their careers and gain exposure and promotion for their work, as well as delivering a programme of art classes (see:dot-art.co.uk/art-classes) across a range of Liverpool venues; Bluecoat; Everymans Theatre, the Williamson Tunnesl, Make Liverpool and Baltic Creative;and dot-art Schools, our innovative inter school art competition, launched in 2012 (see:schools.dot-art.com).Visit our gallery:14 Queen Avenue, Castle Street, Liverpool, L2 4TX

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This 2 day workshop will take beginner photographers through the whole process of shooting and developing black and white film.

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Creative Courses: Winter 2024 Programme

Start the new year off by unlocking your creativity! Join a Creative Course and explore new mediums, techniques and styles. Discover the joy of creating alongside fellow art enthusiasts in a fun and supportive environment.

This workshop over 2 consecutive Saturdays will take beginner photographers through the whole process of shooting and developing black and white film. Participants will be guided on a fun and relaxed photo walk followed by a day of processing their very own images in the darkroom. Suitable for complete beginners who are new to photo making.***To avoid a booking fee and pay by card, cheque or cash, please contact dot-art Services directly on 0345 017 6660***Saturday 27th April &amp; Saturday 4th May, 10am - 5pm(£160)ProgrammeIn a small group, you will be guided through the whole process of film photography from shooting to developing your work. You will be taught each basic component and process of using darkroom equipment, culminating in creating your very own black and white photographs using Ilford chemicals and photographic paper provided by the tutor.Day 1: Saturday 27th April<ul><li>Introduction &amp; Health &amp; Safety</li><li>Loading &amp; using your analogue camera</li><li>Analogue photowalk around the beautiful and historic business quarter, focusing on exposure, composition and metering</li><li>Mixing chemistry</li><li>Processing your film</li><li>Drying &amp; cutting negatives</li><li>Lightbox viewing &amp; phone app inversion</li><li>Questions &amp; a brief outline of Day 2 (darkroom)</li></ul>Day 2: Saturday 4th May<ul><li>Introduction to the room and materials &amp; health &amp; safety</li><li>Different kinds of format</li><li>Setting up the enlarger</li><li>Making a contact print</li><li>Making a test strip</li><li>Creating the first print</li><li>Using filters</li><li>Dodging &amp; Burning</li><li>Creating your final prints</li></ul>Tutor: Rachel Brewster WrightFounder of Little Vintage Photography, Rachel has taught the magic and fun of traditional analogue photography techniques since 2014. She use vintage and toy cameras, run workshops and photowalks.Rachel has exhibited much of her work and in January 2019 was nominated for an RPS #HundredHeroines award and won Top 10 in the International Wedding Photographer of the Year Awards (film photography category). In March 2019 she delivered pop-up demonstrations &amp; presentations at The Photography Show at the NEC as part of the #WomenWhoPhoto initiative.DatesSaturday 27th April &amp; Saturday 4th May, 10am - 5pm(£160)Venuedot-art DarkroomThe Cotton Exchange BuildingBixteth StreetL iverpoolL3 9JRCost£160MaterialsYou will need to bring your own film camera and roll of film (Ilford HP5+ film, 24 exposures is ideal - usually around £4.50 per roll).All other chemicals and photographic papers will be provided on the day.A large letter size envelope or folder to take your prints home in.NotesThere are a maximum of 3 places available on each session, so early booking is essential.Cancellations / RefundsOnce you have made your course booking you are committed to it. This is because our courses have very small student numbers, and often sell-out and are unavailable to others. Therefore any cancellations may result in a place not being filled, or a course not being able to run.Cancellations are permitted up to 30 days before the start of a course, and a full refund will be issued. Refunds will not be made for cancellations less than 30 days before the start of a course. If you are unable to attend due to illness, personal or professional commitments you do not have the right to a refund.If you wish to cancel your place on a course that has not yet started and you have a friend or colleague who can take your place we can accommodate this substitution.dot-art may use your details to contact you about forthcoming events, classes or developments that may be of interest.

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