Masterclasses
Creating Digital Film Negatives
Bring your digital images to life! In this hands-on workshop, you’ll learn how to turn your photos into professional digital film negatives for fascinating fine-art printing techniques such as cyanotype or salted paper. Immerse yourself in the interplay of digital precision and analog craftsmanship—find out more and reserve your spot now!
Van Dyke and New Cyanotype
In this workshop, you will learn about the historic fine art printing processes known as Van Dyke printing and New Cyanotype, and create your own hand prints on fine paper. The course covers preparing emulsions, coating, and contact printing, as well as important techniques for toning and controlling the contrast of the images.
Kallitype & Van Dyke Brown
In this workshop, you’ll delve into the classic Kallitype (Van Dyke Brown) process and create elegant hand-printed images with velvety brown tones on fine paper. You’ll learn how to prepare the light-sensitive iron-silver emulsion, expose the image precisely using a contact negative, and then develop, tone, and fix the images.
COURSES
Fotolehrgang 1 - FL1.2026.2
Consists of the modules “Basic Photography” and “Basic Image Composition—The Good Photo”
Next course starting in February, 2027
WORKSHOPS
Discovering Natural Forms with a Large-Format Camera
In this workshop, you’ll explore natural forms—such as fruits, flowers, and seashells—by working with a large-format camera using 4×5-inch sheet film. You’ll learn how to purposefully use light and composition in the tradition of famous photography pioneers, and you’ll have the opportunity to develop your photos on-site during the optional second module.
Creative Photobooth
In this workshop, we’ll turn the iconic photo booth into our stage and mini-studio. You’ll learn how to use the machine’s strict limitations—the harsh flash, the fixed focus, and the confined space—to create far more than just traditional passport photos.
This workshop will be led by Ellen O'Connell in English.
EVENTS
Drinks & Prints
Spend a cozy and creative evening at Ars-Imago! Over a cool drink, you’ll have the chance to chat with other photography enthusiasts, make your own analog prints, or show and discuss the work you’ve brought along. It’s the perfect gathering spot for anyone who wants to combine a passion for photography, darkroom culture, and good conversation in a relaxed atmosphere.
PHOTOGRAPHY TRIPS
Roma 2027
To be planned
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