Key Facts

  • Starting
    23 Apr 2026
    Location
    Kingston - Creative Industries Centre
    Start Time
    18:00
    End Time
    20:00
    Duration
    5 Weeks
    Study Mode
    Part Time Evening
    Days
    Thursday
    Start Date
    23 Apr 2026
    Level
    Code
    KIAX145FC

    Fees

    19+ Fee
    £ 130

    Enrol

  • Starting
    22 Apr 2027
    Location
    Kingston - Creative Industries Centre
    Start Time
    18:00
    End Time
    20:00
    Duration
    5 Weeks
    Study Mode
    Part Time Evening
    Days
    Thursday
    Start Date
    22 Apr 2027
    Level
    Code
    KIAX145FC

    Fees

    19+ Fee
    £ 130

    Enrol

Alternative Photography

Alternative Photography

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Step into the darkroom and discover the magic of photography without a camera. This hands-on evening course introduces you to the creative world of alternative photographic processes, where light, chemistry, and experimentation take centre stage.

  • Entry Requirements


    There are no entry requirements. Students will be expected to bring some digital image files to create their digital negatives from. Full information regarding this will be provided prior to the sessions.

  • Course Content


    Working in the photographic darkroom, over the course of several weeks, students will explore camera-less techniques such as:

    • Photograms – creating images by placing objects directly onto light-sensitive paper.

    • Chemigrams – blending painting and photography with chemicals to produce abstract results.

    • Cyanotype – using UV light to create beautiful, blue-toned prints.

    As well as many others! Students will also learn to create digital negatives from their own images to make tangible prints.

    No prior experience is needed - just a curiosity for creative image-making and a willingness to experiment. Whether you're an artist, photographer, or complete beginner, this course offers a unique opportunity to play with process and discover the roots of photography in a supportive, studio-based environment.

  • Progression Next Steps


    Students could progress onto a focussed discipline printing course.

  • Additional Information


    Materials and equipment will be provided. Should you become more ambitious in the scale of your work we may ask for a contribution towards materials used.

    Please be aware our courses need to meet a minimum recruitment number in order for them to run, a full refund will be provided should a course not meet the required numbers. Once the course has started no refunds or partial refunds will be given.