Workshop: Mammoth Wet Plate Photography with Luther Gerlach

			Skill Level: Intermediate/ Advanced Location: at gallery (click here) Duration: full day (second day $75 extra with purchase of full day) Cost: $275 plus lab fee Dates: See available sessions below Instructor: Luther Gerlach Prerequisites: experience with the large format camera recommended.
	Luther Gerlach is one of the foremost practitioners of the process - in terms of both practice and theory - he is recognized and used by the Getty Museum for their demonstrations and workshops in the medium.  As an interesting side note - he is also the owner and operator of the world's largest 'mammoth' wet plate collodion camera, which you may be able to get a glimpse of while attending the workshop. We will also be offering a special 'mammoth plate' workshop with Luther and his camera - so be on the lookout

You may never have this chance again. This is a hands-on workshop wherein you'll have the chance to use the world's largest-format wet plate collodion camera - Luther Gerlach's infamous 22x30" custom built camera. All participants will go home with their own 22x30 original plate as either a negative or else an ambrotype or tintype!. Luther Gerlach is one of the foremost practitioners of the process - in terms of both practice and theory - he is recognized and used by the Getty Museum for their demonstrations and workshops in the medium. ! All participants in the workshop will go home with a new skill, knowledge and one original mammoth wet plate photograph. The workshop covers some of the following topics:

1. History of the Wet Plate Process
2. How does it work? What is it?: the theory and a little bit of chemistry behind the process.
3. Technique: Process overview, coating your plate and best practices.
4. Camera Technique: Using the Wet Plate / Large format camera. Covers handling,  making an exposure etc...
5. Development and fixing of the wet plate: 'Darkroom' workshop
6. Discussion: Looking at the aesthetics of the wet plate image (choosing subjects, lighting etc.)
7. Questions and Answers / Troubleshooting

Prerequisites: experience with the large format camera recommended but not at all necessary

Please see our membership page for additional discounts on all workshops!

Space in this workshop will be limited to a maximum of 8 (eight) participants.  Workshop length is a fully day, held at the dates below at 10 AM . Each participant will be given attention according to their needs. Questions and answers are encouraged throughout the session and individual help is available during the workshops . There will be a lunch break and a tasty panini lunch served with a beverage of your choice. The workshop fee is $275 (members get a discounted rate -and a further $20 off if purchased online, below).There will be an additional lab fee of $100 for this workshop (to cover the increased price of the 22x30 plates and chemistry). Groups also welcome by prior arrangement. Individual instruction is also available upon inquiry.  All workshops must be paid for (or else a deposit left) before 72 hours (three days) from the start of a workshop or else a penalty fee of $25 will apply. Please note: there is also a lab fee for this workshop to cover chemistry and related materials. Payment may be made online in advance (see below) at a discounted rate. Payments taken by telephone, fax or in person will be at the normal rate and will not reflect the discount for online purchases.

	Discounts: Please see our membership page for additional huge discounts on all workshops and merchandise as well as other goodies.  Enter the code "workshop20" at checkout to receive $20 off the nominal price. Students of accredited educational institutions are also eligible to receive a 15% discount on all workshops. Please inquire about multiple workshop discounts too.

	Payment: Payment may also be taken by telephone, fax or in perso , or online below.  All workshops must be paid for (or else a deposit left) before 72 hours (three days) from the start of a workshop or else a penalty fee of $50 will apply. Payment may be made online in advance (see below) at a discounted rate. We accept all major credit cards, cash or cheque. to reserve space by telephone, call: Workshop Dates/Times (click on drop-down menu for availability) Mammoth Wet Plate Workshop - May 2, 10 AM - 6:00 PM - $275.00 Mammoth Wet Plate Workshop - May 16, 10 AM - 6:00 PM - $275.00 Mammoth Wet Plate Workshop - June 13, 10 AM - 6:00 PM - $275.00

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