This will be a one evening workshop on the experimental and creative technique of Silver Mirroring your bw darkroom prints. There will be guided practical excercises in the darkroom, looking at the chemical process and useful tips for executing the specialized silver mirroring process.
The workshop instructor is visiting Oslo, while exhibiting first at the Oslo Negativ Photofestival and then at the Nordic Analog Photography exhibition at Gamle Munch Kunsthall opening the 15th November.
Darkroom 306 - Silver Mirroring Toning
This workshop introduces the experimental technique of Silver Mirroring Toning on B&W darkroom prints. It is suitable for participants with basic B&W printing skills who wish to explore a rarely taught process that transforms Silver Mirroring—from a type of photographic decay—into a striking metallic and aesthetic effect.
Ca 4 hours
17/11 at 5PM - 9PM
Instructor: Lexy Liangzi Xiao
2-6 participants
1500,- (includes all materials: maximum 4 sheets of 10×8" RC paper per person and chemicals)
(20% discount for members and Nordic Analog Network photographers)The workshop will be in English and is open also for you who are not a member of the darkroom.
Participants will make B&W prints from their own negatives, learn the steps of the indirect Silver Mirroring Toning process, gain insight into the necessary chemicals and materials, and practice the technique under the guidance of an experienced instructor.
The workshop will be useful for both the experienced and the newcomer to the analog darkroom practice.
Lexy Liangzi Xiao is a Chinese photographic artist living in Bergen. She holds an MFA in Fine Art from the Art Academy in Bergen and a BA (Hons) in Fine Art Photography from Camberwell College of Arts. She plays a central role in the artist-run darkroom Fotoverkstedet in Bergen and organizing the Fotoverkstedet´s participation in the Nordic Analog Network of darkrooms. Lexy has developed the Silver Mirroring Toning recipes and processes, and has extensive experience in experimental analogue photography, handmade artist’s books, and teaching workshops at different levels. Her work has been exhibited widely in Norway and internationally.
Participants must bring their own negatives for B&W printing.
Ready-made B&W darkroom prints on RC paper are welcome, and participants may if they want also bring their own RC paper for printing (all up to 10×8", Pearl recommended).
All materials included.
We recommend that you have some experience printing BW paper photos, or have done the introclass 101 or 103 before.
Silver Mirroring is a trademark claimed by Lexy Liangzi Xiao. Registration pending.
Mørkerom 306 - Silver Mirroring Toning
This workshop introduces an experimental technique of Silver Mirroring Toning on B&W darkroom prints.
The course is suitable for participants with basic B&W printing skills who wish to explore a rarely taught process that transforms Silver Mirroring—from a type of photographic decay—into a striking metallic and aesthetic effect.
Participants will make B&W prints from their own negatives, learn the steps of the indirect Silver Mirroring Toning process, gain insight into the necessary chemicals and materials, and practice the technique under the guidance of an experienced instructor.
Workshop instructor: Lexy Liangzi XIao (China/Norway)
The workshop will be held in English.
20% discount for members of CYAN darkroom, and Nordic Analog Network photographers. Sign up with the discount code “MEDLEM”