Wet Plate Collodion Workshop – 2-Day Intensive Course (25-26/27-28 Nov)
Duration: 2 Days
Level: Beginner
Techniques: Ambrotypes, Tintypes, Low-Density Negatives
What You Will Learn
Get ready to dive deep into the fascinating world of Wet Plate Collodion photography in this 2-day intensive workshop with master Gianni Cusumano(www.giannicusumano.com)
Discover the beauty and complexity of one of the most fascinating historical photographic techniques — the wet plate collodion process.
During this 2-day hands-on workshop, you will explore all the theoretical and practical aspects of the process, gaining the confidence to create your own unique photographic objects directly from the camera.
Course Topics
- Historical background of the collodion process
- Health and safety information
- Workflow and tools used in the process
- Chemical compounds and their working principles
- Plate cleaning agents and preparation methods
- Formulas and recipes:
- Collodion for positives
- Silver nitrate sensitising solution
- Developer, fixer, and varnish formulas
- Managing exposure time effectively
- Troubleshooting common mistakes quickly
- Understanding the differences between process variants:
- Wet plate collodion for positives (ambrotypes, tintypes)
- Wet plate collodion for negatives
- The dry plate process
About the Workshop
Learning the wet plate collodion technique is both challenging and deeply rewarding.
Each stage — from cleaning the glass to applying the varnish — requires precision, consistency, and care. You’ll learn how to master each of these steps through guided demonstrations and individual practice.
By the end of the workshop, you’ll have the skills and understanding needed to confidently create your own ambrotypes, tintypes, and low-density negatives, opening up new and expressive creative possibilities.
Who It’s For
This workshop is ideal for beginners and photography enthusiasts who want to explore historical techniques, expand their creative practice, or simply experience the magic of making a one-of-a-kind photographic object.
What You’ll Take Home
- Your own collodion plates (ambrotypes or tintypes)
- A solid foundation in the wet plate collodion process
- New artistic and technical tools to express your creativity
Our refund policy:
Due to a website bug, the refund system is currently not valid. Please note that the final date to request a refund is October 30th. Terms and conditions apply on refunds. For any questions or refund requests, please contact us via email at luca@videonline.co.uk
