Humphrey Spender - a day at his studio

13 September 2014, 09:00 to 19 October 2014, 16:00
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A rare opportunity to attend a study day at the Humphrey Spender studio, darkroom and archive. Rachel Spender will show prints from the archive collection. Spender's master printer Stuart Keegan will instruct in darkroom printing from one of Spender's original negatives.

It takes place at the studio in Essex where Spender painted and designed textiles and wallpapers and in Spender's original darkroom where he printed his own documentary photographs from the 1930's negatives.

You'll gain a rare insight into the printing techniques of Spender's master printer Stuart Keegan who has over 30 years' experience making prints for many great photographers from Picture Post to contemporary archives. You'll receive individual tuition to make a photographic print from a Spender negative using his darkroom and Ilford materials.

No experience required. Maximum 4 persons per visit.

There's a choice of dates available:
13th,14th September
20th, 21st September
27th, 28th September
18th,19th October 2014.

Bookings and further enquiries: info@humphreyspenderarchive.com
Cost: £185

This is for the day and includes lunch, refreshments and a print made on the day.

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