MULTI-LAYERED COPPER AND IRON IMAGES
Learn to work with cuprotypes, a copper-based image making process, in combination with iron-based emulsions to produce dynamic, multi-toned works.
In this workshop participants will be introduced to the Cuprotype process, a historic, low-toxicity process using iron and copper. From this, we will produce vibrant yellow contact prints using negatives and local plant matter. You will then learn about toning of these prints, before finally working towards creating a multi-toned image by layering some of your cuprotypes with cyanotype chemistry. All chemicals and equipment will be provided. You'll finish with multiple works using the cuprotype process, displaying a range of exposures, tones and multi-layering. Participants should wear old clothing.
INSTRUCTION: SIX HOUR HANDS ON WORKSHOP in 1 Session
FRIDAY SEPTEMBER 12TH - FROM 10 AM - 4 PM
LOCATION: MONO HQ 33 Flatbush Ave, Brooklyn NY 5 min walk from 2, 3, 4, 5, A, C, B, D, N, Q, R, & G trains.
INSTRUCTOR/S: Hannah Fletcher of Sustainable Darkroom
Hannah Fletcher is a visual artist, based in the UK, working predominantly across analogue photography. Their practice adapts around materials and environments, weaving photographic knowledge, processes and systems into ecological frameworks. This provides them with avenues through which they can rethink photographic futures that depart from capitalist ideologies. They are the founder of the Sustainable Darkroom, a charity dedicated to researching and disseminating lower-toxicity photographic materials and methods. They also co-direct London Alternative Photography Collective, and is represented by Land Art Agency and a facilitator of sustainability within the arts.
INCLUDES: SIX HOURS in 1 classroom instruction session. Each participant will learn the Cuprotype process and with plant material provided (or brought in) . All equipment, chemistry, paper base materials, course packet and safety equipment will be provided.
COURSE CAP: Limited to 8 participants
PRICE: $225 - 305 Sliding scale. In an effort to make the workshops more accessible to the community at large we have introduced a sliding scale option (below) All options are equal to one registration, and your selection will remain private.