Workshops
Using our collective experience of a range of photographic techniques, we are able to put on workshops that cover a range of topics, and that are accessible to all, regardless of individual needs and ability. We have particular interest in sustainable and alternative darkroom practices, but also can deliver more traditional techniques and photography basics. We always want our workshops to be affordable, as so we aim to find finding for all our sessions, so that they can be delivered at no charge to the participants.
Upcoming...
What: 18 months of free monthly workshops, learning a range of photography skills
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When: The third Sunday of every month, times to be confirmed but approx 3 hour sessions
Where: IntoBodmin, Old Library, 10 Lower Bore Street, Bodmin PL31 2JX
Who: Our workshops are welcome to people of all ages, abilities and backgrounds. The workshops are split into 3 month long modules, so you can pick and choose whichever suit you. Some will be aimed at beginners and others at more advanced learners.
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Schedule breakdown:
Camera Basics
February – An introduction to the work of George Ellis. Looking at photography apps making pinhole cameras
March – Further breakdown of the basics of photography - Shutter Speed, Aperture and ISO - and going for a photo walk in Bodmin
April – A minibus will take us to Kresen Kernow to visit the George Ellis archive and practice photography on site
Alternative Photography
May – Learn how to make prints using plants with Anthotypes and Cyanotypes
June – We will set up a darkroom and play with experimental techniques such as Chemigrams and Lumen prints
July – A day of workshops and collaborating with BodZine
August – Break
Analogue Photography
September – Visit Falmouth University to shoot in a professional studio and develop the images in the darkroom
October - Take photographs with film cameras in both a homemade studio and around Bodmin
November – Develop our images using traditional hand tanking
December – Social Event
Christmas themed social event and workshop, details to be arranged
Documentary and Portraiture
January - We will look at George Ellis' World War II pictures, then head out to photograph local businesses
February – Set up a portrait studio at IntoBodmin and practice portraiture
March – Invite friends, family, and locals along for an open studio session
Advanced Photography
April – Learn how to set up and use a Product Photography studio
May – Using DSLRs to try out Macro Photography
June and July - get ready for exhibition and final wrap up
Past...
IntoBodmin
Feb - April 2023, Old Library, Bodmin
Just after launching as our new collective at the start of 2023, we created and led our first series of workshops as Henwyn. Working with IntoBodmin and Kresen Kernow, we delivered a series of 5 community engagement workshops, teaching local residents a variety of photography skills from DSLR basics to cyanotype printing. Doing much of our promotion for these workshops through social prescribing, welfare of the participants was our upmost priority. The exhibition created will be on display at IntoBodin through April 2023.