Add creativity to your practice with traditional photographic methods
The workshop is an investigation into the expressive possibilities
of the Cyanotype and Van Dyke. These processes involve an iron-based
chemical formula that creates a light sensitive emulsion. This
emulsion is then painted onto art paper and exposed by placing a
negative on the emulsion and making a contact print with a UV light
source. This workshop will cover and demonstrate the techniques and
procedures for making these aptly named blue-toned and brown toned
prints. Different chemistry formulas, emulsions, coating methods and
paper choices will be discussed. Students should be prepared to make
their own digital inkjet negatives from photographic files.
In this workshop participants will produce photographs, or bring
digital files from which they will make digital negatives. From these
negatives Cyanotype and Van Dyke prints will be made.
The workshop costs €125 for two days. All materials
such as paper, chemicals and OHP film will be supplied.
Two day workshop delivered twice during the festival: Workshop 1st weekend: 3rd and 4th of July Workshop 2nd
weekend: 10th and 11th of July Book early to avoid dissapointment
Tutor Biography
Ian Mitton, originally from England, is a photographer based in
Dublin, Ireland. He has exhibited widely in the UK and has recently
exhibited in Ireland. He lectures in photography at IADT, Dun
Laoghaire, Dublin.
Bring a Friend Scheme
** Special Offer**
Anyone who books a place on a course we will offer a 25% discount if they refer a friend. Refer four friends who book and you can come along for free.