Lumen & Phytogram Small Group Lessons

Explore Photograms and Lumen Prints

Our Lumen & Phytogram Small Group Lessons bring together 4–6 participants for a focused, hands-on exploration of alternative photographic processes.

Over 3 hours, you will create images directly on light-sensitive paper using objects, foliage, and natural or artificial light, while receiving guidance from experienced instructors.

Price: NZ$ 95 per participant

About the Sessions

These lessons combine technical instruction with creative experimentation. You’ll learn the fundamentals of lumen and phytogram processes while exploring composition, texture, and layering in a collaborative, small-group setting.

Small groups allow for individual guidance, peer learning, and shared problem-solving, ensuring a productive and engaging experience.

What You Will Learn

  • Preparing light-sensitive paper and handling materials safely

  • Creating photograms and lumen prints using objects, leaves, and negatives

  • Exposure techniques, layering, and tonal control

  • Using natural and artificial light for creative effects

  • Washing, drying, and finishing prints for archival quality

  • Experimenting with textures, colours, and compositions

By the end of the session, you will have completed prints and a foundation to continue your practice independently.

Who It’s For

  • Beginners and intermediate practitioners exploring alternative processes

  • Photographers, artists, and creative practitioners seeking hands-on experience

  • Those who value structured guidance in a small-group, collaborative setting

No prior experience is required.

Session Details

  • Duration: 3 hours

  • Group size: 4–6 participants

  • All materials, paper, and chemistry supplied

  • NZ$ 95 per participant

What to Bring:

  • Optional: Your own objects or negatives for printing

  • Comfortable clothing suitable for working with chemistry

Why Small Group Learning Works

  • Individual guidance from artist-instructors

  • Time for hands-on experimentation

  • Peer learning and shared problem-solving

  • Affordable and intensive learning experience

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