Journey Through the Lens
Date: Feb 26
10:00 am
- 11:30 am
Where: Reference Room
Photography Workshop
Rooms Archives Technician, Edith Cuerrier, explores the history, origins and evolution of photography over time. Through engaging discussions, visual presentations, and tours of galleries and archival collections at The Rooms, this series is designed to unravel the mysteries of photography.
Session 1: Origins Unveiled (January 29, 2024)
Uncover the beginnings of photography, from the earliest experiments to the revolutionary processes such as daguerreotypes, salted paper prints, and wet plate collodion negatives.
Session 2: Technical Marvels (February 26, 2024)
Dive into the technical evolution of photography, from its humble beginnings to the sophisticated methods of today.
Session 3: Shaping Perspectives (March 25, 2024)
Delve into the social, cultural, and aesthetic dimensions that have influenced the trajectory of photography.
Through engaging discussions, visual presentations, and tours of galleries and archival collections, Edith Cuerrier will share her knowledge and experience, providing participants with a deeper understanding of the multifaceted influences that have shaped photography into the vibrant art form we know today.
Workshop cost
1 workshop: $20 each (+HST)
OR
3 workhop bundle: $50 (+HST)
10% discount for Rooms Members. To register please call Visitor Services at (709) 757-8090.
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