What this workshop is
This workshop is dedicated to the practice of salted paper, one of the earliest photographic paper processes, developed in the nineteenth century and associated with the work of Henry Fox Talbot.
The workshop approaches the process in a practical and rigorous manner, from the preparation of light-sensitive paper to the production of contact prints, allowing participants to understand the relationship between paper, chemistry and the photographic image.
Topics covered
Preparation of light-sensitive paper (salting and sensitising)
Production of photogenic drawings (photograms)
Contact printing from negatives
Control of image darkening and contrast
Fixing, washing and conservation of prints
Recurring issues and problem-solving strategies
Who this workshop is for
This workshop is intended for photographers, artists and individuals interested in historical photographic processes and in the materiality of photographic printing.
Workshop format
The workshop is conducted on an individual basis or for a maximum of two participants, allowing close guidance throughout all stages of the process.
The working pace is adjusted to the objectives of each participant, enabling a conscious exploration of salted paper as a photographic process.
Methodology
The approach is essentially practical and experimental, prioritising the understanding of the chemical and material foundations of the process.
Error is understood as an integral part of learning, allowing technical decisions to be refined and an autonomous, consistent practice to be consolidated.
Practical information
Location: Studio / laboratory in Pombal
Duration: By consultation, adapted to content and objectives
Dates: Defined individually
Materials: All materials included
Information and registration
For further information or to schedule a personalised workshop, please get in touch via the website contact form or by email.
This workshop is conducted exclusively by prior appointment.
This workshop is part of the set of practices presented in the Other Processes section, within the context of my authorial practice.