Photogram Printmaking Workshop

Photogram Printmaking 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

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

WHEN BOOKING- PLEASE CHOOSE EITHER THE MORNING OR AFTERNOON SLOT FOR THIS WORKSHOP

Additional Information

Accessible rooms
Disabled access
Free Wi-Fi
Saturday 25 October 2025
9.30am-12.30pm or 1.30-4.30pm
£80
MAKE 30 Newmarket St Ayr KA7 1LP

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