Gelatin Bromide Emulsion Making
From March 18, 2013 through March 21, 2013 from 9:00 am to 5:00 pm at George Eastman House
This workshop will teach you how to make your own photo emulsion, similar to the commercial products used by fine art photographers. Mark Osterman and guest teacher Ron Mowrey, former emulsion engineer at Eastman Kodak Company, will teach the basic concepts. You will then be guided step-by-step to coat glass plates, expose them in a camera, and process your own negatives. The technique is simple, the tools are easy to find and inexpensive, and the freedom of making your own gelatin emulsion is beyond description.
Each participant will receive a manual with complete instructions, formulas, and related readings from the George Eastman House collection. Also included is the opportunity to see amazing original silver gelatin prints by Ansel Adams, Alfred Stieglitz, Edward Weston, Paul Strand, Emmet Gowin, and many others in the Museum’s Photographic Print Archive.
Tuition: $575/$550 members, plus $90 materials fee; $150 extra day option
Audience: Limited to eight, this four-day workshop is suitable for fine art photographers, teachers, history buffs, or anyone interested in the evolution of photography. No experience is necessary for this very hands-on workshop.
Cancellation Policy: Withdrawal from the workshop two weeks before the session start date will receive a refund, minus a $50 processing fee. No refunds will be given for cancellations made less than two weeks before a workshop start date. If the workshop is cancelled due to insufficient enrollment, the entire class will be fully refunded. The Eastman House is not responsible for airline ticket cancellation costs or fees. The Eastman House may take and use images, still or video, for educational and promotional purposes.
Location and Scheduling: Daily sessions begin at 9 a.m. and end at 5 p.m. Unless otherwise stated, the workshops are held at George Eastman House in Rochester, New York. Directions can be found at our website at www.eastmanhouse.org/visit/location.php.
Lodging: Lodging is not included in the cost of the workshop. Participants must make their own arrangements. The host hotel for workshops held at George Eastman House is the East Avenue Inn & Suites, www.eastaveinn.com. This hotel is within walking distance of the museum. Room rates begin at $99 per night. The East Avenue Inn & Suites also provides transportation to and from the airport. Reservations can be made by calling (800) 559-8039. When calling to make a reservation, please mention you are taking a workshop at George Eastman House to get this special rate.
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