Photograms

A fun and experimental session introducing you to the creation of Photograms and darkroom practice.

Photograms are a cameraless darkroom process where objects are placed on photographic paper allowing you to create abstract photographic compositions through light and shadow.Popularised in the 1920’s by Dada artist photographer Man Ray and the Constructivist El Lissitzky as a challenge to traditional photography, this graphic process brings chance and mystery into printmaking.

A great introduction to darkroom working, we’ll familiarise you with the darkroom, safe lighting & processing equipment. You’ll be instructed in chemical preparation and taken step by step through the photogram process.

All materials included. We have a range of objects to use but please bring your own favourite objects, something simple or symbolic. Leaves, feathers and glass objects work well. The printing paper is 10 x 8 inches so bear this in mind when sizing your objects.

Suitable for all levels of experience

Plan for the Evening:

• Brief history of the photogram

• Introduction to the darkroom

• Introduction to black & white chemistry

• Demonstration of photogram creation and processing

• Coffee

• Hands on creation of your own photograms

• Q&A and showcase of the evening’s images

Remember to check out our other workshops in analogue street photography, film processing and darkroom printing.

"What a special evening, I was completely in flow, not thinking of anything else, incredible!" Monika