Wet Collodion Workshop

$400.00

6 spots remaining

Wet Collodion Tintype Workshop

This intensive one day workshop will give you an introduction and hands-on experience in the wet collodion photographic process. Using 19th century technology, participants will learn the process of sensitising plates, correct exposure and development. The wet collodion process was developed in the early 1850s by Frederick Scott Archer  and can be applied to a variety of substrates. Participants in the workshops will create their own Tintype wet collodion plates on black aluminium and the process of varnishing will also be demonstrated and can be applied.

Participants in this workshop will be working working with dangerous chemicals and strict safety protocols must be adhered to.

Previous experience using large format cameras and lenses is highly recommended. If you have any concerns, please discuss this with us prior to enrollment. All images and video courtesy Jack McLain

 

Date & Time

Wet Collodion Workshop runs over a single day at photo access

Saturday 26 September, 10 am-4 pm

photo access

30 Manuka Circle, Griffith ACT 2603

Program

  • Introduction and historical information
  • Safety and WHS
  • Demonstration of the process
  • Cleaning, coating and sensitising the plate
  • Loading the plate, exposure and hands-on shooting
  • Development, Fixing and Washing
  • Varnishing

What to bring?

If you have your own 4×5″ camera, please bring it along on the day.

Enclosed shoes are required for this workshops and it is highly recommended to wear work clothes, as chemical staining can occur.

 

What will be provided?

All safety equipment, cameras, holders and chemicals will be provided on the day.

The Fine Print

Enrollments for this workshop close at 12pm Wednesday 23 September, 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.