Cy

Wet Plate Collodion Photography Masterclass

Key Information

Subject Area

Subject Area
Art and Design, Media, Photography

Mode of Study
Mode of Study
Part Time Day
Location

Location
Crosskeys Campus

Fees

Fees
£90.00

Discounts may be available
Please note, all advertised fees are for one year only, unless otherwise stated in the additional information below
Start Date

Start Date
11 February 2025

Day(s)
Day(s)
Tuesday
Start Time

Start Time
09:00

End Time

End Time
13:00

Duration

Duration
09:00 - 13:00

In a nutshell

In 1851 Frederick Scott Archer discovered the Wet Plate Collodion process, allowing the first glass negatives and image reproduction via albumen prints. This one-day wet plate collodion masterclass offers you the opportunity to learn this historical process.

Using our studio and darkroom, you'll learn to create unique imagery using silver and light to produce tintypes (wet collodion on aluminium). Your image will emerge on a sheet of anodised aluminium to create a truly beautiful one-off image.

This course is for...

... Creative individuals
... Those with a keen interest in photography
... Anyone interested in alternative process photography

Course content

You'll learn this beautiful process using wet-plate darkroom camera equipment in our studio. You'll learn how to prepare chemistry and apply it to the wet plate.

There will be an introduction to large format camera systems and how to use a photographic studio and you'll then create wet plate portraits of one another, finishing with a tutorial on varnishing and scanning finished plates.

Entry Requirements

There are no formal entry requirements for this course.

Additional information

Clothing appropriate for use in a darkroom is necessary, but also be aware that you want to be photographed.

Where can I study Wet Plate Collodion Photography Masterclass?

CCCE3415AA
Crosskeys Campus
(Part Time Day)
Start Date: 11 February 2025

After booking your course you have 14 days to change your mind and request a full refund. You can still request a refund after this date, but this will only be given if you meet the criteria from the college fee policy.

If your chosen course starts within 14 days of you booking your place, then the 14 day refund policy does not apply and any refund will be subject to the college fee policy.

All courses may be subject to change and cancelled if deemed not viable to run.

Have any questions or are not sure if this is the right course for you?

Contact our Student Recruitment team