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NB: Classes limited to 3

ABOUT THE SALT PRINT:
This is a simple process with a number of challenges to master. Salt prints are created by paper that has been coated in a solution of sodium chloride (common salt) followed by a silver nitrate solution creating silver chloride. When exposed to UV light,  image making metallic silver is created. Salt prints have a matte surface with wonderful tones ranging from warm to cool browns.

THE SALT PRINT HISTORY
The salt print is an exciting process to discover as it is the foundation of photography.  William Henry Fox Talbot, known as the “father” of photography, discovered the salt print process in 1834 but it not announced until 1839. Talbot’s early discoveries were the foundation of numerous other photographic and print processes, many still practiced today.

ABOUT ELLIE YOUNG
Since 1994 Ellie has been practicing and studying the art craft and science, of ‘alternative’ photographic processes. Ellie conducts workshops in a number of alternative processes in her studios, and at times also teaches these processes in collages and institutes around Australia. After some years of research her The Salt Printing Manual will be finally released in 2009. Ellie constantly exhibits and sells her work nationally and internationally.

TO ENROL
Full cost $240.00 A deposit of $100.00 is required with enrolment form to confirm your booking – the balance of $140.00 two weeks before the workshop. You may use credit card (Visa or Master) cheques and cash.

WHAT TO BRING
Negatives and material for photograms:

All other materials including lunch is supplied: - bring an apron or lab coat or old comfortable clothing other materials including lunch is supplied, - wear old comfortable clothing