When? Saturday 24 February, 2-5pm

What? Chemigrams are an alternative photographic technique developed in the 1950s using household substances to create images by painting on light sensitive photographic paper. These produce a wonderful variety of patterns, colours and textures when exposed to light and then developed using darkroom chemicals.

After an introduction to the process and a demonstration of how to create your images using a variety of approaches, you will apply a range of household substances, such as cooking oils, salt, toothpaste, to light sensitive photographic paper which you will then expose to light and develop using darkroom chemicals. At the end of the three hour session you will leave with a range of prints. Protective clothing such as aprons and gloves will be provided. You will also receive a handout recapping the process and detailing a list of suppliers and online resources.

Who? This workshop is an intermediate workshop which is aimed at participants with some photography knowledge, age 18+ (This workshop is only suitable for adults due to chemicals being used.). Max group size: 10.

How? Purchase tickets here - https://www.ovada.org.uk/shop/p/chemigra...

Our Pay Less spaces are for anyone experiencing financial barriers to attending so please feel welcome to make use of the this option if it enables you to attend. To allow us to offer reduced cost spaces, we also have a Pay More ticket type, so if you can, we’d be most grateful if you could ‘pay it forward’ and select this option. If your preferred ticket type is fully booked, please contact engagement@ovada.org.uk for help.

Materials: All materials and equipment will be provided however you are welcome to bring along any household substances that you may wish to experiment with (no cleaning products please). Also, if you have any photographic paper that you want to try out (this is a good way of using up expired photographic paper) then you are welcome to bring this along too.

Eco-friendly photo developers, which is also taught by Sally Gunnett, will be running in the morning before this workshop if you are interested in learning more…

Accessibility: Our workshop space is on the first floor so participants will need to climb stairs. Please get in touch if this will prevent you from attending. Further accessibility information about our building can be found here - https://www.accessable.co.uk/oxford/oxfo...