Platinum Palladium Workshop

August 30th - September 1st, 2024

 

This 3-day course will cover the basics of the platinum-palladium develop-out process, getting you up to speed to print on your own! The workshop will be held in Liberal, KS in my newly remodeled studio and darkroom, where students will be limited to 8 participants, guaranteeing you plenty of one-on-one time. You’ll make a variety of prints from your own images, all of which you’ll be able to take (or ship) home at the end of the workshop.

You do not need to have prior printing experience to attend this workshop.

Platinum Palladium Workshop II - August 30-September 12024
$1,450.00
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Refunds can be requested up to 45 days prior to the start of the workshop, less a 10% fee.

Topics to cover:

Basics of negatives

  • Film

  • Continuous tone inkjet

  • Halftone Imagesetter

Linearization

  • QTR (Quad tone rip)

  • Other methods

Basics of printing

  • Platinum vs. Palladium

  • Types of paper

  • Surfactants

  • Brushing vs. Rod Coating

Theory

  • Print out vs. Develop Out

  • Mixing of chemicals & recipes

  • Clearing

  • Chemical theory

  • Wavelengths & exposure units for printing

Papers

Designing your home darkroom

What’s included:

  • All instructional and photographic materials

  • Daily Lunch & Beverages

What’s not included:

  • Lodging

  • Travel to/from the studio

  • Airfare

Where to stay?

  • Comfort Inn & Suites (Liberal, KS) - This is walking distance

  • Fairfield Inn (Liberal, KS)

  • Holiday Inn & Suites (Liberal, KS)

Traveling to Liberal, KS

  • Liberal, KS Regional Airport (United Express service)

  • Garden City Regional Airport (1 hr north) (American Express Service)

  • Amarillo, TX (2.5 hours south)

  • Wichita, KS (3.5 hours northeast)