Liquid Light Mementos

Discover the magic of photography as an art form in our enthralling Liquid Light Mementos Workshop, led by the esteemed 2021 PhotoAccess Wide Angle Resident Eunie Kim. Learn to create stunning photographic prints using painterly methods, merging the worlds of photography and fine art.

Bring treasured personal objects from home that hold sentimental value, represent your identity, or express a deeper narrative. Together, we will reimagine these items, breathing new life into them through liquid light printing, with unique photographic emulsion techniques that will transform the familiar into the extraordinary.

Step by step, you’ll uncover the secrets of capturing subjects on analogue film, selecting the perfect paper texture, applying liquid light emulsion, and developing striking final prints. Experience the joy of hands-on creativity as you explore various application methods, such as brushstrokes, adding a tactile and experimental aspect to your photographic process.

Using liquid silver gelatin emulsion, a light-sensitive solution that’s developed through standard darkroom practices, you’ll craft truly unique prints. With various combinations of techniques and paper choices, each creation will be a delightful surprise, only revealed once the final print emerges in the darkroom. Tap into your creative instincts and uncover the vast potential of this alternative photography process.

Join us for this transformative workshop spanning two weekends (May 13th & 14th, 20th & 21st) from 10 am-1 pm at PhotoAccess in the Manuka Arts Centre.

While a basic or introductory level of darkroom experience is preferred, it’s not essential. If you have no prior experience, please inform us before the workshop, and additional support will be provided.

Expect an email with detailed instructions prior to the workshop, ensuring a seamless and inspiring experience.

Session One, Saturday May 13th, 10am-1pm

• Introduction to the workshop
• Discussion about ideas
• Taking photographs with 35mm film
• Developing film

Session Two, Sunday May 14th, 10am-1pm

• Introduction to liquid light process and paper choices
• Liquid light application on paper in the darkroom
• Developing film

Session Three, Saturday May 20th, 10am-1pm

• Introduction to the darkroom process with liquid light emulsion
• Liquid light application on your choice of paper
• Printing images in the darkroom

Session Four, Sunday May 21st, 10am-1pm

• Reviews and printing images in the darkroom

• A roll of 35mm black and white film
• A bottle of liquid light emulsion (236ml)
• 10 sheets of A4 watercolour paper
• All the chemicals and equipment required to process and print

• Your own 35mm camera: please contact us if you need to borrow one from PhotoAccess
• Personal objects from home that you’d like to photograph
• Preferred choice of paper (advice will be provided at the first session)

Enrolments for this workshop close at 5pm on Wednesday May 10th, 2023. As a not-for-profit, our financial margins are narrow and classes require a minimum number of participants to run. In the event that PhotoAccess cancels a workshop, refunds will be paid in full or a transfer allowed free of charge. If a class is postponed, we will endeavour to reschedule at a time convenient to enrolled participants.

PhotoAccess will happily refund or transfer workshop fees up to 7 days prior to the start date of the workshop. If less than 7 days’ notice is given, PhotoAccess can offer a partial refund. Alternatively, enrolment can transfer to another workshop plus a $50 transfer fee. If less than 48 hours are given, no refunds or transfers can be given. Please note that memberships purchased in conjunction with a workshop enrolment are non-refundable. See Terms and Conditions for further details.