Solargraphy Workshop 22 February
£45.00
Solargraphy Workshop — Make Your Own Pinhole Cameras
A hands-on, beginner-friendly workshop where you’ll build your own pinhole cameras and start a solargraph — a long-duration photograph that records the movement of the sun across the sky. No experience needed. All materials included. Optional follow-up workshop available for processing your solargraphs.
6 in stock
Discover the beautiful and experimental world of solargraphy — a slow photographic process that captures the path of the sun over days, weeks, months or even years.
In this relaxed, creative workshop, you’ll learn how solargraphs work, explore simple camera obscura principles using demonstration goggles, and build your own set of pinhole cameras to take away and install outdoors.
I’ll guide you step-by-step through the making process, share examples, and help you get started with setting up your cameras to begin exposing your first solargraphs.
No photography knowledge is required. This is a welcoming, accessible workshop suitable for complete beginners, artists, makers, and the simply curious.
Participants will also be invited to an optional follow-up workshop where we will process and reveal your solargraphs together.
What's Included
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Full introduction to solargraphy
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Camera obscura demonstration
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All materials + components to make up to 6 pinhole cameras
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Guidance on placing and exposing your cameras
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Tea, coffee & light refreshments
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Invitation to a follow-up workshop for processing (booked separately)
Who's it For
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Absolute beginners
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Artists and creatives
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Makers and experimenters
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Anyone curious about slow photography and alternative processes
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Adults aged 18+
(This workshop is for adults only.)
PRACTICAL INFORMATION
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Duration: approx. 3 hours
- Lead by: John Gammans
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Location: John Gammans' Studio, Unit 2 Old Tannery Studios, Victoria Road, Yeovil, BA21 5AZ
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Group size: 6 People
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Accessibility: Workshop space is on the 1st floor via stairs. Please get in touch if you have access needs; I’m happy to help where possible.
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What to bring: Nothing required — all materials provided.
Address
John Gammans Studio
Unit 2, Old Tannery Studios
Victoria Road
Yeovil
BA21 5AZ
CANCELLATION & REFUND POLICY
Cancellations by participants:
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Cancellations made 14 days or more before the workshop will receive a full refund.
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Cancellations made 7–13 days before the workshop will receive a 50% refund.
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Unfortunately I cannot offer refunds for cancellations made under 7 days, but you are welcome to transfer your place to another person at no extra cost.
Cancellations by the organiser:
If I need to cancel the workshop for any reason (e.g. illness, low numbers, unforeseen circumstances), you will receive a full refund or the option to transfer to a new date.
TERMS & CONDITIONS
By booking this workshop you agree to the following:
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This workshop is for adults aged 18+.
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You will follow studio safety guidance and use materials responsibly.
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You consent to the organiser contacting you by email with workshop details and follow-up information.
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You will not be added to a mailing list unless you opt in.
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Photographs may be taken during the workshop for documentation and promotion. Please let me know on arrival if you do not wish to be photographed.
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You understand that solargraphy involves placing cameras outdoors and results may vary depending on weather and exposure time — this is part of the experimental nature of the process.
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Your booking is not confirmed until payment is received.
