Workshops
We offer a variety of workshops giving a chance to work face to face delivering theory and practical advice. We travel across Northumberland visiting groups of interested individuals.
Upcoming events and a small selection of the topics we have covered in the past are listed here.
Bespoke sessions are available by arrangement. A huge number of the subjects covered in our resources area (click here to view) can be adapted into practical sessions allowing a hands on chance to build experience, create wonderful images and work through, in person, any problems you may have been having.
Upcoming events and a small selection of the topics we have covered in the past are listed here.
Bespoke sessions are available by arrangement. A huge number of the subjects covered in our resources area (click here to view) can be adapted into practical sessions allowing a hands on chance to build experience, create wonderful images and work through, in person, any problems you may have been having.
Creating Cyanotypes
10am Saturday the 30th of July. St Cuthbert's Church, Elsdon.
People have been making Cyanotypes for 180 years, originally this technique was used to create copies of important documents (blueprints) and for creating scientific records (see Anna Atkins and her pioneering botanical work). They are a type of slow photography that does not require a camera. In a style known as contact printing they are made by placing objects onto paper impregnated with the right chemicals, then exposing the paper to light.
This workshop is an introduction to this wonderful world of alchemy. A presentation will inform and inspire participants alongside the practical exercise which gives all a chance to create their own image to take away.
This workshop is an introduction to this wonderful world of alchemy. A presentation will inform and inspire participants alongside the practical exercise which gives all a chance to create their own image to take away.
Please use the online booking system below to secure your place on the Elsdon Workshop to be held at St. Cuthbert's Church on 30th of July at 10am. We expect the class will last 2 hours. Please bring an old shirt or similar to protect your clothes as this may be needed during one part of the session. Older children are very welcome.
The cost of the event is £5, payable on the day, this covers materials costs. Light refreshments will be provided.
In the event of any problems using the booking system, or to ask any questions you may have, feel free to contact Chris, all details are here on the contact page.
How to book: start by clicking the blue circular arrow; then click onto the option for Sat 30th; press 'continue' then please complete the booking form. To quickly book a number of places, feel free to complete the form only once and add how many spots you require in the comments section.
Wildlife Photography
This topic has been popular with both photographers and natural historians. The presentation shows an array of wonderful wildlife images and gives detailed but accessible information on how to improve your own field craft and photography, no matter what equipment you have.
Portraiture
Posing people, raising a smile, managing the light and remembering to check all your camera settings simultaneously is daunting for most photographers. Thankfully all these skills can be learned and where better than in a controlled low stress environment. This session has proved popular with camera clubs where participants have had the chance to swot up on theory and take some nice images for their portfolio.