| The Anthotype (Online)

Guided by Brenton Hamilton, explore the historical process of anthotypes, using plant matter and sunlight to develop your images.

Note: This workshop will be held in a live, online format utilizing the Zoom platform.
Class meets on 2 Saturdays, Sep 28 & Oct 12 from 11am-4pm ET.

This is a two Saturday workshop learning about the history and practice of the anthotype. Rediscover John Herschel’s and Mary Sommervile’s 19th-century ideas and practices using emulsions of plant matter and the brilliant fall sun. 

The class meetings are two weeks apart to give ample time for your practice and sun exposures. Brenton will narrate a richly illustrated presentation of the techniques, providing notes for your workbench at home.

1st Saturday

The history of this wonderful medium. Learn about the culture of the time, the major players and their ideas, and how to make emulsions from various plant roots and leaves. We will go over troubleshooting, paper choices, tools, and botanicals, and their behavior. We’ll have a live demo of preparations and methods with a mortar and pestle!

2nd Saturday

This session will be organized around sharing work and getting feedback in our online community. New approaches will be described and examined.