This introductory course explores alternative photographic processes that can be used within a wide range of media including painting, printmaking, animation, textiles and graphic design. Processes covered include photograms, chemigrams, anthotypes, lumen prints, tinting and toning cyanotypes, making digital negatives, pinhole photography, liquid emulsion, plant-based eco developers and kitchen chemistry.
As photography has become increasingly digital, it can be both fascinating and informative to revisit how light and chemistry can interact on a surface to create images - without the use of a camera or sensor. In this course, you’ll be introduction to several black-and-white wet darkroom techniques, along with eco developers and sunlight-based methods for rendering images on paper, fabric, film, and other materials.
No prior experience is required, though some familiarity with using computers and taking photos (even on your phone) would be helpful. Each process will be accompanied by a handout and you will learn how to continue practicing these techniques at home with minimal specialised equipment.
Students are encouraged to bring their source materials to experiment with -such as found objects, photography negatives, or digital images to create digital negatives. Photographic materials and chemicals will be provided.
About the tutor: Laura Hindmarsh is an artist working in 16mm film, analogue photography, drawing, writing and video installation. With a specific interest in cinema and storytelling, Laura’s work unpacks conventions of representation as a way of negotiating influence and the construction of identity. She is a Lecturer on the Hastings Art & Design Foundation.
Site
Hastings (Station Plaza)
Course Type
Adult
| Options | Course Code | Starts | Ends | Days | From | To | Standard Fee |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 61743-01 | 17/09/25 | 26/11/25 | Wednesday | 18:30 | 20:30 | £145 | |
| 61743-02 | 14/01/26 | 25/03/26 | Wednesday | 18:30 | 20:30 | £145 | |
| 61743-03 | 15/04/26 | 24/06/26 | Wednesday | 18:30 | 20:30 | £145 |
This introductory course explores alternative photographic processes that can be used within a wide range of media including painting, printmaking, animation, textiles and graphic design. Processes covered include photograms, chemigrams, anthotypes, lumen prints, tinting and toning cyanotypes, making digital negatives, pinhole photography, liquid emulsion, plant-based eco developers and kitchen chemistry.
As photography has become increasingly digital, it can be both fascinating and informative to revisit how light and chemistry can interact on a surface to create images - without the use of a camera or sensor. In this course, you’ll be introduction to several black-and-white wet darkroom techniques, along with eco developers and sunlight-based methods for rendering images on paper, fabric, film, and other materials.
No prior experience is required, though some familiarity with using computers and taking photos (even on your phone) would be helpful. Each process will be accompanied by a handout and you will learn how to continue practicing these techniques at home with minimal specialised equipment.
Students are encouraged to bring their source materials to experiment with -such as found objects, photography negatives, or digital images to create digital negatives. Photographic materials and chemicals will be provided.
About the tutor: Laura Hindmarsh is an artist working in 16mm film, analogue photography, drawing, writing and video installation. With a specific interest in cinema and storytelling, Laura’s work unpacks conventions of representation as a way of negotiating influence and the construction of identity. She is a Lecturer on the Hastings Art & Design Foundation.