Photograms Workshop
Photograms Workshop
A photogram is a photograph made without a camera by placing objects directly onto photographic paper and exposing it to light. The result is a negative shadow of the item that shows variations in tone depending on what items were used.
In this fun, one hour workshop, you will be able to bring in your own items to print (get creative! Using items of varying textures and transparency can lead to exciting results) or you can rummage around our space and use items we have laying around the darkroom. You’ll create anywhere from 3-6 images to take home with you at the end of the hour.
(See our FAQ if you’re unsure which class to take!)
We will provide chemistry, paper, and guided instruction. This is a great class for young students, ages 7-13, or anyone interested in learning the basics of making black and white photograms.
Print materials can include just about anything. A classic use of cyanotype was making prints from plant clippings, and the term “blueprint” comes from the fact that building plans were printed using the cyanotype process. Traditional photographic printing will work best large format negatives, but Gowanus Darkroom can provide workable digital negatives for those who send artwork at least 7 business days before class.