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    Posted: 02 December 2005 at 17:37
*I hope this is acceptable to post, since it isn't wet-plate*

I will be teaching a daguerreotype workshop this summer at Peters Valley
Craft Center in New Jersey. This is a unique opportunity to learn a
forgotten craft.

Here is the blurb:
The daguerreotype is an image unlike any other, each is unique and
elusory. It was the first and arguably the most beautiful form of
photography, and yet its importance and technologies are largely
forgotten. In this workshop we will learn, practice, and discuss different
methods of daguerreotypy with the goal that every participant be able to
produce several images, and quickly be on their way to making
daguerreotypes on their own with the skills and knowledge learned in this
workshop.

This workshop will use the less-toxic and ecologically-friendly Becquerel
development, although we will discuss the basics of mercury
development. We will concentrate on the most important and difficult
skills; polishing, sensitizing, gilding, and problem solving. In addition, we
will manufacture our own daguerreotype plates and learn to build fuming
boxes. The course will also include a brief introduction to 19th century
photographic technology. Participants will be asked to read one or two
"classic" manuals (available on-line) before the workshop, and
encouraged to bring their own 4x5 or 5x7 camera.

Please feel free to contact me with any questions or comments.

jason
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Direct Link To This Post Posted: 26 March 2006 at 10:24
Hey Jason,
I'm going to try to be there. I think Andy may let me assist you. I'll just need to find someone to sub for me at Parsons on the 17th, but that shouldn't be a problem.
I'll also be at Peters Valley teaching a 5 day Wet-Plate workshop June 2-6.
Are you back in the US now?

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Direct Link To This Post Posted: 26 March 2006 at 10:44
Michael,

Great news! Looking forward to this class. I am also teaching anther class
this summer at CFHAAP, and possibly one in
Philadelphia. I asked Andy a few times to have you TA the class. Should be a
blast. I think Joe will also be there. Any other ether-heads in Northern Jersey
who want to drop by? If not for a soak in Iodine, then at least a drink and
good evenings chat...

I am still (happily) in Mexico, but will be back in the city early June.

jason
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