Van Dyke print by Aaron Turner

Register today! Van Dyke brown printing is a 19th-Century process that produces earth tones, including beautiful blacks, sepias, and browns. Van Dyke brown prints are very simple and economical to make: Images are converted into digital negatives and then contact printed with UV light (the sun, if weather permits) and developed/fixed with water and hypo.

In conjunction with his exhibition at Aurora, artist Aaron Turner will lead this one-session workshop on the Van Dyke brown printing process. In the workshop, Turner will outline the process for outputting images as digital negatives; a set of already-printed digital negatives will be on hand for use during the workshop. We will learn the basics of coating the paper for exposure, and then get hands-on by exposing and fixing our own 8 x 10 Van Dyke prints.

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A basic knowledge of alternative processes is desirable, but the Van Dyke process is very easy to grasp, and all skill levels are welcome to enroll. All equipment and materials will be supplied on site. This workshop is best suited to artists 16+ years old; minors must be accompanied by an adult.

Registration required
Limited to 10 participants
Registration closes June 5 or when filled
Non-Members: $25
Aurora Members: $20
(Enter Member VIP code at checkout for discount)

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