Experimental Photography Workshop at the Bridge

Join Bristol’s own Justin Quinnell, a world expert in experimental and pinhole photography (www.pinholephotography.org), for an Experimental Photography Workshop at Clifton Suspension Bridge. This hands-on, practical workshop will teach you about the fascinating world of experimental and alternative photographic processes as well as pinhole photography.

What to expect: - Hands-on workshop led by a world expert in experimental and pinhole photography. - Workshop take place Bristol's iconic landmark, the Clifton Suspension Bridge. - Discover experimental photographic processes such as - turmeric photography, camera obscuras, cyanotypes, solargraphy, DSLR pinhole, Chemigami-origrammes. - A variety of creative approaches using a pinhole camera. - Use of a darkroom to process your images. - Produce your own images throughout the day to take home and admire.

The workshop will begin with a short talk by Justin on his own creative practice followed by a full day of activities, including usage of a temporary darkroom. All participants will make many images throughout the day to take home with them.

Age restrictions: 16+

Adult (Adult) £55

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Facilities

  • Toilets

On the day

  • Lunch is NOT provided. Please bring your own with you. There is a Kiosk at the Hub serving hot and cold drinks and a variety of snacks
  • If driving, there is pay-and-display parking in Clifton Village
  • The number 8 bus also stops a 5 - 10 minute walk to the tour meeting point
  • Please meet at the Clifton Hub (BS8 4DU) 10 minutes before the workshop starts
  • Wear clothing that you can get crafty in!

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Please note that this refund policy does not apply to gift bookings. You may reschedule your gift if outside the time period stated above. However, all gifts are non-refundable and expire exactly 1 year after the date of purchase.

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Clifton Supension Bridge

Clifton Suspension Bridge is an icon of human ingenuity, British engineering and Bristolian identity. The Clifton Suspension Bridge Trust is a not-for-profit charity that acts as a custodian for this iconic landmark. Their mission is to converse and maintain the bridge to the highest possible standards. Join them in celebrating this unique cultural site and source of inspiration.

With the help of dedicated volunteers, uncover the history behind this unique iron chain suspension bridge - now one of Europe's few remaining - in one of the Trust's historical tours. Enrich your understanding and appreciation for this site.

Clifton Suspension Bridge's multi award-winning free-entry Visitor Centre attracts 80,000 visitors each year. Sharing the story of the ‘ornament of Bristol’, unravelling the lost techniques and engineering secrets used to construct this bridge in an engaging way.

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