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NB: Classes limited to 6

ABOUT PLATINIUM AND PALLADIUM PRINTING:
Printing in platinum and palladium is acknowledged as the summit of alternative processes - images formed in totally permanent 'noble' metal, exquisitely graduated in tones of neutral grey or warm sepia, with a beguiling luminosity in the high values. This modernized version provides a 'print-out' image, having some advantages in economy, accessible chemistry, and exposure. Platinum and palladium may be used individually, or mixed in any proportion, allowing control of image hue and contrast.

THE PLATINOTYPE HISTORY
Platinotype has attracted photographic artist-practitioners since William Willis's invention of 1873, and became the dominant process in 1900, but was commercially discontinued by 1937. The traditional method is substantially a development process, in contrast to the present version.
http://www.mikeware.co.uk/mikeware/Platino-Palladiotype.html
http://www.mikeware.co.uk/mikeware/Eighth_Metal.html
http://www.platinummetalsreview.com/dynamic/article/view/49-4-190-195

ABOUT MIKE WARE
Following an academic career in chemistry, Mike has been independently committed since 1992 to studying the history, science, and art of ‘alternative’ photographic processes, especially siderotypes - those based on iron photochemistry. He has supervised postgraduate research in photograph conservation, and acts as a consultant to major museums. He exhibits his personal photographic work, and conducts workshops, worldwide. His research has appeared in over 50 publications in both the popular and academic literature, including four books. http://www.mikeware.co.uk

TO ENROL
Full cost $400.00 A deposit of $200.00 is required with enrolment form to confirm your booking – the balance of $200.00 four weeks before the workshop. You may use credit card (Visa or Master) cheques and cash. This is a unique and limited opportunity to be taught by the world’s master of this process.