Join me in the studio for hands‑on workshops exploring the material side of photography. From the painterly qualities of gum bichromate to the historic depth of salt printing and the striking blues of cyanotype, these sessions combine technical instruction with creative experimentation in a supportive, collaborative environment.
Salt Printing Workshops / Discover the art of salt printing in a hands-on workshop in Hackney, East London. Suitable for beginners and experienced practitioners alike, you’ll learn a 19th-century photographic process using hand-coated paper, silver nitrate, contact negatives, UV exposure,
Gum Bichromate Workshops in Hackney, London / Explore the painterly world of gum bichromate in a hands-on workshop at my Hackney studio in East London. These flexible one-, two-, or three-day workshops introduce a 19th-century photographic printing process that combines
Film Photography Workshops, Hackney London / These analogue photography workshops and mentoring sessions take place in my Hackney studio (E2) and offer a hands-on introduction to film photography — from loading your camera to making finished darkroom prints. Whether you’re
Cyanotype Workshops in Hackney, London / With over 35 years’ experience as a professional photographer, and as a lecturer at London Metropolitan University and Cambridge School of Art, I offer workshops that balance technical craft with creative experimentation. These workshops
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