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The Wet Plate Collodion Workshop

Experience mid-19th century photography in this hands-on workshop, where you'll delve into the intricate process of creating stunning tintypes and ambrotypes using period-correct cameras. Learn the history of collodion and learn the techniques necessary to master this process. Unleash your creativity and walk away with three to four unique plates capturing the essence of a bygone era.

  • All levels
  • 18 and older
  • $690
  • 1900 Pico Blvd, Santa Monica, CA
  • 12 hours over 2 sessions
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  • Santa Monica College @ 1900 Pico Blvd, Santa Monica, CA 90405
  • 12 hours over 2 sessions
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What you'll learn in this photography class:

In efforts to advance photography in the mid-19th century, Fredrick Scott Archer, an English sculptor and photographer, experimented with collodion in the hope of producing a photographic negative on ordinary glass plates. The process was perfected in 1851. This two-day workshop serves as a hands-on introduction to this demanding but beautiful photographic process.

Participants will use large format period-correct cameras to explore the craftsmanship of tintypes and ambrotypes. After a brief historical discussion of the process, students will be trained in the coating, exposure, development and preservation of the photographic plate. The goal is to provide a taste of how the process works, with each participant walking away with 3-4 plates. We will be making photographs at/around the location of the workshop. Participants are invited to bring their own props, old costumes, etc.

All chemistry, media and cameras will be provided, in addition to information on purchasing one’s own WPC equipment. Please bring disposable latex or nitrile gloves, aprons and work clothing (materials used can easily stain skin and clothing).


Refund Policy

Refund Policy

A $25 administrative fee will be charged on all refund requests.

  • The request must arrive greater than 7 business days prior to the course start date.
  • No refunds will be provided for requests arriving 6 business days or less prior to the course start date.

All refund requests must be submitted via email to [email protected]

Note: Special Guests Workshops carry different refund policies. Please refer to “Special Guest Refund Policy” sections below.

Upon receipt of a refund request, students will be provided the option of receiving course credit towards the purchase of another course. If a student elects to receive credit, no administrative fee will be charged. All credits must be used within two years from the date of issue.

Refund Policy for Rare Circumstances

In light of the recent COVID-19 pandemic, we are revising our refund policy for “Rare Circumstances.” These circumstances may include, but are not limited to, pandemic outbreaks, natural disasters, and economic collapse/depressions. During troubling times such as these, refunds are not permitted. Instead, students will be given credit good for three years from date of issue. Credits are good toward any class or workshop, except travel.

Credits

Credits may not be redeemed for refunds or cash back. A student’s decision to receive credit in lieu of a refund is final and may not be changed at a future date.

Transfers

Students may elect to transfer applicable course fees towards the purchase of another course, limit of one transfer per class. All transfer requests must adhere to the refund policy noted above and/or in conjunction with Special Guests Workshop refund policies below.

Course Cancellations

On occasion a course may cancel due to low enrollment or unforeseen instructor conflicts. If such a case occurs, all students will be refunded in full. We do not take responsibility for non-refundable airline tickets, hotel expenses, or any other costs that may be attributable toward enrolling in a course.

Special Guest Refund Policy

  • A $75 administrative fee will be charged on all refund requests arriving 62 business days or greater before the course start date.
  • If the request arrives 32-61 days prior to the course start date, 50 percent of the applicable workshop fee will be retained.
  • No refunds are provided for requests arriving 0 – 31 days prior to the course start date.

All refund requests must be submitted via email to [email protected]

In any event where a customer wants to cancel their enrollment and is eligible for a full refund, a 5% processing fee will be deducted from the refund amount.

Reviews of Classes at Los Angeles Center of Photography (41)

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  • The Wet Plate Collodion Workshop

    Reviewed by Cindy D. on 12/12/2016
    So cool, great class, great teacher
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Students have had positive experiences at The Wet Plate Collodion Workshop, describing the classes as "cool" and the teacher as great. They have learned valuable skills and gained knowledge from the classes. Others said that it was a fascinating experienced that empowered them towards better work. Quote: 1. "I learned how to create unique, one-of-a-kind photographs using the wet plate collodion process. It was truly a fascinating and empowering experience."

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Also, is the current fee for the course per person as well?
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Yes, the price for this class is per person.
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Hi, I was just curious if I could bring one of my own props to photograph during the course?
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Students are encouraged to bring their own props but it¹s not required.
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