Alternative Photography

See nature differently

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Location address: Poltesco valley, Helston
Chosen age group:

Ages: 18+ years

Available tickets:
standard ticket £40 per session
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What we'll do
This day is an introduction to alternative photography. All materials will be provided but you may also wish to bring your own traditional camera or mobile phone to capture some of the more ephemeral images that we create throughout the day. With the guidance of the workshop leader, we will learn to look at nature in a different way. Starting by making nature frames and investigating shadow pictures. We will then collect wild plants and process them to make out own light sensitive paper to use later in the day. Next you will learn how to construct and investigate your own camera obscura. We will make stacks, spirals and other designs using natural materials and investigate photographing things and using our camera obscurers at unusual angles. Cyanotype prints are delicate and beautiful. You will have the opportunity to try out using this resource to create your own prints. After lunch, the light sensitive paper that we created in the morning will be ready for us to use for our anthotype pictures. We will investigate picture compositions for landscapes and portraits. Finally, there will be the opportunity to investigate lumen printing and construct our solargraphs. Drinks and cake will be provided.
About your mentor
Helyk Homesteading
Forest School Leader, survival skills mentor.
From days out as a child with my grandfather, I have been learning about survival, the countryside and resilience. As a primary school teacher I learnt how to share knowledge and to develop learners skills. As a forest school leader and survival skills instructor, I have put these elements together.
Learning aim
Aim 1
Use a range of techniques to capture images.
Pricing information
Ticket namestandard ticket
Price£40
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Where we'll be
Poltesco valley, Ruan minor, Helston, Cornwall, TR12 7
WHAT’S PROVIDED
Drinks
Snacks
Equipment
Safety
Enhanced DBS
Risk Assessment
Public Liability Insurance
Safeguarding Training
First Aid Training
First Aid Kit

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