Sustainable Photography Summer School evening course

Photographic artist Jess Holdengarde and The Real Photography Company have come together to create an exciting new programme this summer and we can't wait to share it with you!

This innovative Summer School evening course will delve into many aspects of analogue and darkroom-based photography, with recycled and sustainable materials and home-made darkroom chemistry as the focus.

We will use pinhole cameras made from drinks cans as well as traditional film cameras and 35mm film, and you will learn how to process your own film in coffee based developer. We will then make prints using developer brewed from plants we will forage from local parks, gardens and allotments. You will find out how to make enlargements from your negatives, and also have time to experiment in the Darkroom to make phytograms - unique prints created using daylight, photographic paper and local plants which are processed in plant-based developer.

These processes are so accessible you will be able to use the techniques learned at home and in the garden, using everyday kitchen ingredients.

The course will be taught by plant-based photographic artist Jess Holdengarde, pinhole photography expert Justin Quinnell and black and white darkroom specialist Ruth Jacobs. Together we have a wealth of experience and expertise ready to share.

Perfect for beginners and experienced photographers alike, or artists and horticulturists who want to gain an understanding of analogue photographic practices embedded in sustainable processes. No previous experience necessary. Book your place now as numbers are limited to 10 to ensure space in the Darkrooms.

Fee includes materials.

FFI - email [email protected]

FAQs

Is there a minimum age requirement?

Participants should be aged 16 and over

What are my transport/parking options for getting to and from the course?

Parking at St Pauls Learning Centre is limited, however on street parking after 5pm is free of charge. There are regular bus services along Stokes Croft, a short walk away and Bristol Bus Station is a 15-20 minute walk.

What should I bring with me to the course?

Please bring a 35mm film camera, and provide your own black and white film(s). If you would like to borrow a film camera please ask - we may have one available.

What film should I use?

Any traditional black and white film can be used for the course, but not XP2 as this cannot be processed in the coffee based developer we will be using.

How can I contact the organiser with any questions?

Please email [email protected] if you have any questions or require further information.

What's the refund policy?

You can have a refund up to a week before the course starts or if your place on the course can be sold to another participant before the start date. The eventbrite fee is non-returnable, sorry.

Do I have to bring my printed ticket to the event?

Please bring proof of registration on paper or your phone.

Is it ok if the name on my ticket or registration doesn't match the person who attends?

Please don't pass your ticket on to someone else unless you are buying it as a present.

Event Venue & Nearby Stays

St Pauls Darkrooms, St Pauls Learning Centre, 94 Grosvenor Rd, Bristol, United Kingdom