Lumen Print Workshop March 21st in Covington

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On Saturday, March 21^st, in conjunction with STAA's Antiquarian exhibit celebrating 19^th photography, I’ll be conducting a Lumen Print workshop at the St. Tammany Art Association in Covington. 

Lumen Printing is one of the earliest photographic processes. Using only sunlight to imprint an image on to paper, it goes through one chemical bath to reduce light sensitivity. 

Clover, Stem & Stars
(c) N. Sanchez

There are many reasons why I love the lumen print process – the uniqueness and surprise of the final print, the colors, the nostalgic and sometimes dreamy look, the process of monitoring the sunlight itself.  Yet what I love MOST about lumen prints is – the authenticity.  It is simply an imprint of What Is. It is a record of our world.

Elephant Ear
(c) N. Sanchez

But just like in “camera photography”, where our perspectives can shape our world-view, the same holds true for lumen printing.  Creating with shapes and objects to tell a story or create a feel makes the prints become more personal.  It is both a record of the world – as is – and an expression of how we choose to see the world. 

Like with Termites.  

Tiny Termite.
(c) N. Sanchez

Or maybe it's just a purty picture on the wall.  

Camellia
(c) N. Sanchez

Either way,  Lumen Printing a fun creative process with limitless possibilities. 

Starry Butterfly
(c) N. Sanchez

Join me on March 21st from 11-3pm  to explore those possibilities and welcome in the Spring - a great season for lumen printing! (We'll also discuss the effect of the seasons on lumen printing, among other things like paper types, emulsions, sunny days, cloudy days, and more..)  This workshop is open to the public. All materials will be provided,  though participants are encouraged to bring personal items of their own if they wish.  

To register, click the link below to download the registration form:

http://www.sttammanyartassociation.org/education-adult.html

Lumen Print Workshop

Instructor: Natasha Sanchez

March 21st, 2015

11-3pm

St. Tammany Art Association

320 N. Columbia

Covington, LA

For more of my lumen prints, including fLight -my latest series of feathers, 

visit my online galleries:

www.nattie-concepts.com/portfolio_-_lumens

Happy Almost Spring!

all content (c) Natasha Sanchez

www.nattie-concepts.com

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