Van Dyke Brown Photo Processing

Instructor: Jill Enfield 

New Dates: Saturday & Sunday, August 24 & 25, 2024

Time: 10:00 am - 4:00 pm

Ages: 18+

Members: $270

Non-Members: $300

Description: 

Learn the chemical process to achieving platinum-like quality prints and see for yourself why Van Dyke Brown printing is a valued option for photographers. Because of its affordability and simplicity, this method allows amateurs and professionals alike to produce stunning handmade prints with rich brown tones. Jill Enfield will guide you through the process of converting your digital photos and printing negatives, which are used to develop and print on Arches platine paper. Going beyond the basics, participants will also have the opportunity to experiment with the effects of a variety of toners. This workshop is well-suited for all skill levels, whether you are an experienced photographer looking to refine your techniques or new to the medium. By the end of the weekend, participants will complete several Van Dyke prints of their images.

Materials:

Materials provided by participants: 

• Images on a thumbdrive (high-quality, if possible)

• Goggles (optional, if you prefer to use your own)

• Hair Dryer and old towel (optional)

Materials provided by Five Points Arts: 

• Brushes

• Arches Platine paper

• Van Dyke Brown printing kits & variety of toners

• Contact printer, transparency film

• Goggles, hair dryers

• Nitrile gloves

Instructor Bio:

Jill Enfield is a fine art photographer, educator, curator and author, and has been teaching photography for many years with a concentration on historical techniques and alternative processes. Her three books: Photo Imaging: A Complete Guide To Alternative Processes published by Amphoto, and, Jill Enfield’s Guide to Alternative Processes: Popular Historical and Contemporary Techniques (First and Second Editions), published by Focal Press, are award winning books, and used in schools all over the world. Enfield has been teaching at Parsons The New School of Design since the late 1980’s and at many workshops throughout the world. Her fine art images can be seen in many museums around the world as well as in private collections.

Jill's Website: https://www.jillenfield.com/

* All workshops are held at the Five Points Art Center, 855 University Drive

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