Photogram Printmaking Workshop

Photogram Printmaking Workshop

Fun experimental sessions introducing you to the creation of Photograms.

When booking, please choose either the morning or afternoon session for this workshop:
Morning: 9.30am – 12.30pm £80
OR
Afternoon: 1.30pm – 4.30pm £80

Due to the size and nature of the dark room, spaces are limited to 2 people per workshop.

A fun and experimental session introducing you to the creation of Photograms and darkroom practice.

Photograms are a cameraless darkroom process where objects placed on photographic paper allowing you to create abstract photographic compositions through light and shadow.

Popularised in the 1920’s by Dada artist photographer Man Ray and the Constructivist El Lissitzky as a challenge to traditional photography this graphic process brings chance and mystery into printmaking.

Led by photographer and educator Mike Stone @_rodinal on Instagram.

A great introduction to darkroom working, we’ll familiarise you with the darkroom, safe lighting & processing equipment. You’ll be instructed in chemical preparation and taken step by step through the photogram process.

All materials included. We have a range of objects to use but please bring your own favourite objects, something simple or symbolic. Leaves, feathers and glass objects work well. The printing paper is 10 x 8 inches so bear this in mind when sizing your objects. Suitable for all levels of experience.

Plan for the Day:

  • Brief history of the photogram
  • Introduction to the darkroom
  • Introduction to black & white chemistry
  • Demonstration of photogram creation and processing
  • Coffee
  • Hands-on creation of your own photograms
  • Q&A and showcase of the evening’s images


Workshop Cost: £80.00

Remember to check out our other workshops in analogue street photography, film processing and darkroom printing.

“What a special evening, I was completely in flow , not thinking of anything else, incredible!” Monika

“Wonderful time, really enjoyed the process and the experience. I’ve learned so much, thank you” Richard

Additional Information

Accessible rooms
Disabled access
Free Wi-Fi
Saturday 18 October 2025
9.30am-12.30pm or 1.30pm-4.30pm
£80
MAKE by Narture Studios, 30 Newmarket Street, Ayr KA7 1LP

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