In this hands-on workshop you will learn how to make "direct positive" tintypes from start to finish; each plate is a one-of-a-kind positive image exposed directly in camera on blackened metal. These timeless photographs use silver and light to develop a superior image with a surreal quality that will literally last for generations. You will learn the chemistry and techniques to pour, expose, develop and varnish your own plates.

On the first and second day of the workshop, through lecture, students will learn about this photographic process’s history, observe the work of past wet collodion masters, as well as cover chemistry, recipes, pouring technique and safety, followed by an instructor demo. Saturday & Sunday will be devoted to shooting and varnishing your plates with one-on-one instructor guidance. After completing this workshop, you will have the foundation of skills, experience and information to continue the Wet-Plate process on your own.