DIY Developers for Print from Waste

The Sustainable Darkroom

A three part course into making photographic developers for black and white photo paper from household and local waste, led by James Sewell.

Slow Photography series

The Sustainable Darkroom's Slow Photography series fuse theory and practice to provide you with a deeper and more critical view of sustainability in photographic practice.

The Sustainable Darkroom invites you to participate in our Slow Photography series, fusing theory and practice, to provide you with a deeper and more critical view of sustainability in photographic and filmmaking practice.This is a three-part, online workshop taking place over the following Tuesdays in April: 9th, 16th and 23rd from 7pm - 9pm (GMT) online. Experience Level: All levels are welcome. Some prior knowledge of developing black and white prints in the darkroom is recommended.Tools:<ul><li>3 x Trays (or old Tupperware)</li><li>Measuring jug</li><li>Torch (could be a phone torch)</li><li>Weighing scales Materials:</li></ul><ul><li>Black and white photographic paper</li><li>Jar of basic instant coffee</li><li>Bag of soda crystals (sodium carbonate)</li><li>10g Vitamin C powder (dissolvable tablets will also work)</li><li>150g Salt</li><li>The rest we will scavange from around the house and local areas!</li></ul> Session 1: Getting to gribs with the basics (9th April)Includes getting to grips with the materials, health and safety, history of developers, a critical look at failings of sustainable artwork and the surrounding language, plus the chance to test out a recipe.Session 2: DIY approach (16th April)Includes a break-down of the chemicals and materials used in our recipes and the role they play in a developer, as well as a critical look at notions of post photography in relation to more DIY and process-led approaches of image making. Plus the chance to test out a second recipe and learn how to make DIY photograms at night from torchlight.Session 3: Building confidence and methods (23rd April)Includes a review of results over the weeks, ideas for continued improvements on recipes and working methodologies, details of waste degradation and management of chemistries.------ James Sewell is an interdisciplinary fine artist working with video, sound, books and low-toxicity analogue photography. He describes his work as an ongoing experiment. An investigation into complex systems and the rhizomatic connections between science, philosophy, technology and art. <a href="https://www.failsafefailed.com" title="https://www.failsafefailed.com" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">www.failsafefailed.com @failsafefailed</a>For student tickets, please book using a valid student email.

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