Pinhole photograph by instructor Peggy Feerick
Since 1839, when Louis-Jacques-Mandes Daguerre announced the first practical photographic process, the daguerreotype, photographers have created and worked with a variety of materials and light-sensitive processes to capture images. In today’s world of digital photography, many of these historical methods and techniques have been forgotten.
Get a hands-on introduction to alternative photographic processes past, present, and even future in this intriguing and enjoyable course. Begin with one of the earliest 19th-century forms, the cyanotype, then investigate the camera-less world of photograms, create pinhole cameras, and explore dramatic negative images. Move beyond the 20th century, working with your smart-phone camera to create large-scale images using photocopiers.
Film photography and darkroom experience is helpful, but not necessary. All darkroom chemicals and supplies are provided.
Instructor: Peggy Feerick
8 sessions, 3 hours each (no class Nov. 27)
