Masterclasses & Workshops

As part of the FULL ANALOGUE RETREAT ticket you get a guaranteed space at SIX guided Masterclasses / Workshops (1-4hr each) which will run over the course of the four days (all workshops & masterclasses subject to change):

• Large Format Photography - Shoot, Process & Contact Printing
• B&W Reversal and RA4 Reversal using Pinsta Pinhole Cameras
• Shooting Analogue with Artificial Light - Studio / Lighting Workshop set up
• Cyanotype & Polaroid Emulsion Lift
• Wetplate Photography - Still Life Masterclass
• Intro to Darkroom - Taster Workshop

You also get:

• Access to a temporary darkroom onsite
• 35mm & 120 B&W Film Development / Virtual Film Development Parties
• In-person & online evening talks, discussions and sharing sessions
• BONUS Pub Quiz!

Optional Extras

• Make-your-own Photo/Portfolio Book Binding (10x8 inch) Masterclass (+£65)
• HARMAN Phoenix Photowalk (Sunday afternoon)
• Portrait Sittings - Instant Afghan Box Camera Portraits - Paper Negatives

Venue & Accommodation info

VENUE

The Analogue Retreat is set onsite within it's own woodland at a fascinating old observatory in the Northwest, UK.

Built in 1866, this rustic Victorian gem, is now home to an ongoing programme of artist residencies and has been booked solely for our use over the course of The Analogue Retreat.

Both the Full Retreat Ticket and the Self-Led Day Ticket gain you access to the observatory site and surrounding woodland, offering plenty of opportunities for photographic practice.

Due to the age and nature of the building itself, the observatory is only partly accessible, however, there is an accessible bedroom and bathroom onsite, so if you would like to take part in the Analogue Retreat and have access needs, please get in touch before booking so we can have a further chat with the venue staff to discuss the possibilities.

ACCOMMODATION

There are lots of local options for accommodation, in Birkenhead, Port Sunlight and Liverpool itself and a list of suggestions for a range of budgets will be provided to all attendees.

For those taking up a Full Retreat Ticket, there is also the option of limited numbers of beds (basic accommodation) for overnight guests to stay on-site if required. These will be allocated on a first-come, first served basis.

These beds are all housed within SHARED rooms (between 2 and 8 people) and will be allocated (to the best ability) based on individual preference as spaces are filled.