UK Wet Plate and Alternative Processes weekend 2022

Guys Cliffe House, Warwick, August 19th-21st

Once again, Guys Cliffe House and grounds has been booked for what has become an annual event for wet platers in the UK. After a very successful event in 2021 it is hoped that 2022 will welcome back regulars and newcomers to the event.
The weekend starts on Friday 19th August and goes through till the Sunday 21 st August. Both the grounds and the exterior of Guys Cliffe House are exclusively reserved for the use of participants. Camping is available for those who wish it (which is most people) but there is plenty of B&B and hotel accommodation locally. A major attraction to most people is the social gathering and meeting with old friends and making new ones, especially in the evening when the camp fire is lit and the beer and wine flow. For those who prefer it there is a very popular riverside pub, the Saxon Mill, within a short walking distance.

Though this is primarily a gathering for wet plate collodion workers, I’m hoping that we can expand the creative potential. If you prefer to work on large format film, cyanotype, salt, bromoil, pinhole, lumen or any other technique then you are welcome and encouraged. Basically we welcome any level of worker and even if you are a total beginner (as I was at my first event) or more advanced, there is a great deal to be gained from the experience of other workers, and from my experience there is no shortage of sharing of advice. You are welcome to bring models, but no nude photography is allowed. We are also dog and children friendly.
As well as the event being increased to 3 days, there will be space in the house for participants to display work and buy/sell equipment and images at no extra cost
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A new feature this year: Permajet will have a scanner and printer set up for you to use if you want to make prints of any of your plates. They will also be bringing a range of papers and analogue products. Thanks Robin!

The traditional BBQ will be held on Saturday evening.

As this is basically an outside event, social distancing if required is not a problem so should be Covid secure!

For more information and details of booking please contact me by e-mail rayspence.co.uk