In this Plant-Based Chemigram workshop, participants will combine the art of photography with painting. Working with organic materials and plant-based alternatives to traditional photographic developers, participants will learn how to expose, manipulate and process their own cameraless photographs, while keeping sustainability in mind.
No previous experience is required, but participants are welcome to bring any expired or fogged photo papers they may have to experiment with. All materials will be provided.
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In this 3-part Experimental Eco-Printing course, we'll take analog photography to new heights by exploring sustainable and alternative photographic processes. Anthotypes will reveal the captivating world of creating prints using pigments extracted from plants, infusing your images with organic charm and reducing the reliance on conventional chemicals. In Plant-Based Chemigrams, you'll combine the art of photography with painting, using eco-friendly materials and chemical reactions to craft abstract and visually stunning prints. Lastly, Cyanotypes will allow you to harness the power of sunlight and iron solutions to produce striking blue-hued prints, adding an alluring touch of nature's radiance to your compositions with minimal environmental impact. Emphasizing sustainable practices throughout, this course will not only enhance your creative skills but also foster a deep connection to the environment, making your photographic journey truly unforgettable. Through hands-on demonstrations and projects, you'll develop your abilities and artistic expression, leaving with a deeper understanding and appreciation for these more sustainable methods.
WORKSHOPS
Anthotypes from Plant Pigments
PRICING
All 3 workshops – $330 (members) / $390 (non-members)
Individual workshops - $130 (members) / $150 (non-members)
Julie Pasila is an artist from Tkaronto/Toronto, Canada. Her practice is centred around an exploration of the natural world and its relationship to timekeeping, transformation and place. She works with tactile, sensitive materials, including analogue and experimental photographic processes, and biomaterials made in collaboration with the landscape. Julie’s work has been exhibited in Canada, the United States, the United Kingdom and Europe, and her practice has been supported by the Canada Council for the Arts and the Ontario Arts Council.
Julie will be exhibiting in our vitrines space in January 2024 with her exhibition, Sand Sigh.
