OCTOBER 11 & 12, 2003

at the
Scully & Osterman Skylight Studio
Rochester, New York

with instructors
Mark Osterman & France Scully Osterman

While at George Eastman House, don't miss a visit to the exhibition galleries, photography library, house & gardens.

The Dryden movie theatre offers regular screenings from the museum's enourmous collection with film introductions and insightful anectodotes from Setznick film school scholars.

The museum also has a cafe for lunch or afternoon tea, plus a gift shop with a wide selection of photography books.

For more information about George Eastman House, click here: eastman.org.

 

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The Ostermans have given
demonstrations and workshops for:

 

Saturday, October 11:

One day workshop: Mark & France will demonstrate making an ambrotype and a tintype. Attendees will be guided through the process step-by-step and have the option of making an ambrotype or tintype self-portrait. The newest edition of the manual, "The Wet-Plate Process, A Working Guide" is included!

-- One day workshop fee: $150, limited to 8. --

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Sat & Sun, October 11 & 12:

Two day workshop: Attendees of the first day can add on a second day (They must have attended day one or a previous workshop in collodion). Instructors will start with a negative-making demonstration. (Negatives will be made outdoors, weather permitting, or in the studio.) Participants will then make their choice of positives and negatives. SOLD OUT!!

-- Two day workshop: $350, limited to 4. --

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No equipment needed -- just bring yourself!
Wear old and dark colored clothes for the workshop. Silver nitrate can stain clothing permanently, and dark colors are better for portraiture.

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- SPECIAL ARCHIVES TOUR! -

Attendees arriving Friday October 10, will have the opportunity to visit the archives of the George Eastman House International Museum of Photography and Film:

-- 2 pm -- Todd Gustavson, Curator of Technology will show cameras and equipment used during the 19th c. wet-plate collodion era.

-- 3 pm -- Print Archivist Joseph Struble will present 19th century collodion positives and prints from collodion negatives, selected from the museum's collection of 400,000 images.

 

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Make your reservation early
We expect to fill up quickly! Reservations will be held on a first-come, first-served basis. A deposit of $75 (check or money order) will hold a place in the one-day workshop; $175 for the two day.

 

 

 

 

Deposits are non-refundable after September 25. Cancellations may be made in writing, phone or e-mail and must be received by noon September 25, 2003.

Cancellations: Attendees will be notified of workshop cancellation by 5 pm September 25, 2003 by phone or e-mail.