A continuation and expansion of John’s printing
workshops, this outstanding workshop is being offered for the
twenty-ninth time! This workshop is open only to those who have
previously attended one of John’s printing workshops listed in the
margin. To receive optimum benefit from this workshop it is important
that at least one year of active photography has taken place since
attending the prerequisite workshop.
Following a brief review of topics and techniques covered
in the prerequisite workshop, John will discuss and demonstrate
additional advanced printmaking techniques, including: the effects of
various developer formulas; simplified procedures that will demystify
unsharp masking of negatives for local contrast and sharpness control;
masked flashing for easier printing of difficult negatives; post
processing negative enhancements; dye manipulation of negatives;
handling problem negatives; along with many other printing and
processing refinements.
Each participant will have the unique opportunity to print
from one of John’s negatives prior to the workshop as part of an
exercise exploring the creative process of expressive printmaking. In
addition, participants will need to bring work completed since their
participation in the prerequisite workshop to share during the portfolio
review sessions. The field session, as well as discussion sessions,
will explore problems and questions encountered since the last workshop.
All classroom and demonstration sessions will be held in John’s
darkroom and studio in Carmel Valley, California.
The workshop will begin at 7:00 p.m. on Tuesday evening,
and will end about 1:30 p.m. on Sunday afternoon. The workshop fee will
include daily refreshment breaks and three meals. Talented photographer
Anne Larsen will serve as the co-instructor on this workshop. The
workshop is limited to ten participants, and early enrollment is advised
to avoid disappointment.
Fee: $1,400 (Includes all park entrance and permit fees)
