Experimental Photograms Workshop

This unique workshop offers participants the opportunity to create experimental photograms in the photo access darkroom. Artist Simone Darcy, known for her distinctive approach to camera-less image-making and experimental darkroom processes, will guide you through the steps of creating your own finished prints to take home.

Working with the body, found materials, and chemical painting techniques, participants will explore how abstract forms, textures, and layered motifs emerge directly on photographic paper. Through hands-on experimentation, the workshop reveals how light, chemistry, and physical gesture can combine to produce unpredictable results.

Drawing on Simone’s fascination with art, science, and photographic history, the workshop introduces alternative processes that respond to both the physical and psychological body.

Places are limited, and all materials are provided. You’re welcome to bring a piece of clothing to use; transparent and patterned fabrics are preferable.

Some prior darkroom knowledge is preferable.

Date & Time

Experimental Photograms runs over a single day at photo access

Saturday 11 July, 10 am to 4 pm

30 Manuka Circle
Griffith ACT 2607

What will be provided

All required equipment, materials, and access will be provided, including photographic paper and all the chemicals and equipment required to experiment and print your photograms. You’ll get a photo access notebook and pen to record your discoveries and take notes.

Participants are welcome to bring a piece of clothing to print with, preferably transparent and patterned.

What to bring

Your enthusiasm (and your lunch)! We’ll supply you with all materials needed, as well as coffee, tea and biscuits.

The Fine Print

Enrolments for this workshop close at 12 pm Wednesday 8 July 2026. As a not-for-profit, our financial margins are narrow and classes require a minimum number of participants to run. In the event that photo access cancels a workshop, refunds will be paid in full or a transfer allowed free of charge. If a class is postponed, we will endeavour to reschedule at a time convenient to enrolled participants.

photo access will happily refund or transfer workshop fees up to 7 days prior to the start date of the workshop. If less than 7 days’ notice is given, photo access can offer a partial refund of 50%. Alternatively, enrolment can transfer to another workshop with a 50% transfer credit. If less than 48 hours are given, no refunds or transfers can be given.

If you are unwell and unable to make the course, please give us at least 24 hours’ notice. If you are absent from the class and have not notified us beforehand, no refunds or transfers can be given.