The Fugitive Shadow with instructors Mark Osterman and France Scully Osterman   Before “Black and White,” the earliest photographic processes were experimental, colorful and painterly. In this class, participants will gain an understanding of what motivated the movement towards photography and the rewards of early printing processes introduced by Wedgewood, Florence, and Talbot. To begin, participants will learn how to create a shadow silhouette from life. This type of portrait is made with the action of light and the hand of the artist, or literally, “drawing with light” — the very essence of early photographic inspiration. The portrait is then scaled to miniature using a pantograph and either inked or hollow cut. The class will also capture shadows using the 1830s style Physionotrace apparatus. These miniature silhouettes and other objects will then be used make photogenic drawings with different formulas to achieve a variety of tones. Not intended for display, these fugitive prints share a uniquely mysterious and delicate quality. This class offers a unique insight for artists and historians interested in exploring a well-researched early photographic experience. No prerequisites. Class is limited to eight participants.     Location: Pittsburgh Filmmakers Date: May 30, 2009 (Saturday) Time: 9 am to 5 pm Cost: $200 (plus $25 lab fee)   To sign up, go to the f295 website

Class full? Maybe you'd like to consider a private class.... Call or email to discuss your goals with this process and our schedules.

a sampling of images from Past S&O workshops (March & April 2008 ):

Andrew's ambrotype self-portrait April workshop, Rochester, NY Dana's still life, made in March workshop at Scully & Osterman Studio, Rochester, NY

Dave's still life ambrotype, March workshop at Scully & Osterman Studio, Rochester, NY Mat's ambrotype self-portrait made during private workshop held in March (CCS, Detroit)