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Advanced Black & White Printing This two day workshop will introduce you to a range of creative printing techniques. It is held on two consecutive days from 11am - 5.00pm.

Tutor: Pete Smyth, independent photographer and Gallery Darkroom Manager

No. of Places: There are 6 places on each course

Course start date: Sat 18th June & Sun 19th June
Course Fee: €245. (Gallery Members €225)

Contact the Gallery book your place on the next Advanced Printing course

Is this the course for me?
This course is ideal for anyone who already knows the basics of B&W photography (film processing, use of camera, basic printing techniques) but would welcome the opportunity to develop their creative and technical skills.

What does this course entail?
This course will introduce you to the use of different fibre based papers, multi-grade and other printing techniques to include Selenium, Sepia and Blue toning. The tutor will assist you in resolving your creative and technical difficulties and advise on spotting, finishing and presenting your work.

What do I need to bring?
You will need to bring a set of your own negatives. Notes and guidelines will be available but you may find it useful to bring a pen and notebook. If you have a camera please bring it, if you don't own one and would like advice on what to get, Pete will be happy to advise you.

What do we supply?
The Gallery supplies photographic paper for the first week of the course but we recommend that as you experiment with printing that you try out various types of paper. The Gallery supplies all chemicals required for film processing and printing.

Where does the course take place?
This course is held in the Gallery of Photography suite of darkrooms, which are located in the basement of our building in Meeting House Square, Temple Bar, Dublin 2. Our darkroom facilities include; film processing room, Black & White and Colour darkrooms catering for all formats from 35mm to 5"x4". The darkrooms, available to Gallery of Photography members for hire, are communal facilities offered at non-commercial, subsidised rates.

How do I book a place?
Places are booked only on receipt of full course fee (non refundable). Phone booking can be made using Mastercard or Visa. Please note we cannot accept bookings by email. In order to secure a place we advise that you book well in advance as places are heavily oversubscribed.

Terms and Conditions:
Places are booked only on receipt of full course fee which is non refundable and non transferable.

The Gallery reserves the right to cancel or postpone a course if necessary. The Gallery does not accept responsibility for injury to individuals or any loss or damages to property or personal possessions. This does not affect your statutory rights.