© Christopher James

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Investigate and experiment with an extensive menu of alternative photographic techniques in this hands-on workshop. Intended for creative people in all disciplines (especially those with a sense of humor!), Christopher helps participants jump-start their artistic energies or add to their artistic toolbox. Our goal is to inspire new directions, new options, and new energy for each participant’s unique vision and artistic development.

Among the processes we explore are Cyanotype, Cyanotype murals, Van Dyke, Kallitype, Argyrotype, salted paper, gum bichromate, platinum and palladium, and Ziatype, as well as process combinations and toning options. Other topics include large-format pinhole photography, digital negative separations, hand-applied liquid emulsions on alternative surfaces and paper, the Lazertran Process, and alternative cameras.

For those looking for extended instruction and additional processes, consider combining this workshop with the Advanced Alternative Processes Workshop the following week.

Instructor(s)

Christopher James is an internationally known artist and photographer whose paintings and alternative process images have been exhibited in galleries and museums in the U.S. and abroad, including shows in the Museum of Modern Art, Metropolitan Museum of Art, George Eastman House, and Philadelphia Museum of Art. His book, The Book of Alternative Photographic Processes, receiving unprecedented critical acclaim, was the winner of The Golden Light Technical Book of the Year award, and has become the standard reference text in alternative process image making. The Book of Alternative Photographic Processes, Second Edition, published February 2008, is the text for the workshop. Having taught at Harvard University for many years, Christopher is now professor and chair of Photography at the Art Institute of Boston at Lesley University. He is also a graphic designer and a professional scuba diver. This is Christopher’s sixth year teaching at the Workshops. His web site is www.christopherjames-studio.com.

Who Should Attend:
Enthusiasts and Advanced Amateurs

What You Should Know
This workshop is open to all photographers and artists. Darkroom and Photoshop skills are helpful but not necessary.

Accommodations Available:
On-campus housing available. Click here for pricing information and suggestions for off-campus housing.

Meals:
Meal plan required
Breakfast available

Tuition & Fees:
Tuition: $1,095.00
Darkroom and Materials Fee: $290.00