UK Wet Plate and Alternative Processes weekend 2023

Guys Cliffe House, Warwick, August 18th-20th

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 2022 it is hoped that 2023 will welcome back regulars and newcomers to the event.
The weekend starts on Friday 18th August and goes through till the Sunday 20th 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 and tables in the house for participants to display work and buy/sell equipment and images at no extra cost

The traditional BBQ will be held on Saturday evening with guest musicians.

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