In these practical workshops, participants will learn how to transform a Polaroid photograph into a unique one of a kind emulsion lift. This experimental process is part photography, part printmaking and part experimentation. No two lifts ever turn out exactly the same!
Participants can get hands-on with the entire process, from capturing the Polaroid through to creating their own finished emulsion lift.
I'll guide the group through each stage, demonstrating the technique and helping participants develop their own approach to the process.
Prepare a Polaroid for an emulsion lift
Carefully separate the photographic emulsion
Handle and manipulate the fragile image
Transfer the emulsion onto a new surface
Experiment with positioning, shape and composition
No previous experience with emulsion lifting is required.
Polaroid emulsion lifting offers an engaging way for students to explore photography as a physical and experimental medium.
Workshops are suitable for teaching across:
Photography · Fine Art · Illustration · Graphic Design · Visual Communication
Sessions can be developed around an existing course, module or project, or delivered as a standalone workshop or guest session. Workshops can be tailored to the level of experience, group size, available facilities and learning objectives.
Emulsion lift workshops can form part of a gallery's public programme, exhibition events, festivals or creative learning programme. They offer audiences an opportunity to engage with photography through making rather than simply viewing.
Suitable for:
Public programmes
Exhibition events
Artist-led programmes
Community workshops
Photography festivals
Creative learning programmes
Talks and demonstrations
The format can be adapted for different audiences, ages and levels of experience.
We'll explore the process behind creating Polaroid emulsion lifts and look at how the technique transforms an instant photograph.
I'll demonstrate the complete process, showing how to carefully release and manipulate the photographic emulsion.
Participants create their own lifts, with guidance and support throughout the process.
Once the basic technique is understood, participants can experiment with placement, composition and the unpredictable qualities of the emulsion.
Everyone leaves with their own handmade emulsion lift - a unique piece created during the workshop.
No. The process can be taught to complete beginners. The focus is on experimentation and making rather than technical photographic knowledge.
Materials can be provided as part of the workshop. Requirements will be discussed when planning the session.
Yes. Workshops can be delivered at universities, colleges, galleries, studios and other suitable venues.
This depends on the workshop format and venue. Smaller groups are best suited to hands-on sessions, while demonstrations can accommodate larger audiences.
Yes. Workshops can be developed around your programme, students, audience or exhibition theme.
From £450
This includes workshop preparation, materials and delivery for a standard session. Final pricing depends on group size, location, duration and specific requirements.
Travel and additional materials may be charged separately.
In these practical workshops, participants will learn how to transform a Polaroid photograph into a unique one of a kind emulsion lift. This experimental process is part photography, part printmaking and part experimentation. No two lifts ever turn out exactly the same!
Participants can get hands-on with the entire process, from capturing the Polaroid through to creating their own finished emulsion lift.
I'll guide the group through each stage, demonstrating the technique and helping participants develop their own approach to the process.
Prepare a Polaroid for an emulsion lift
Carefully separate the photographic emulsion
Handle and manipulate the fragile image
Transfer the emulsion onto a new surface
Experiment with positioning, shape and composition
No previous experience with emulsion lifting is required.
Polaroid emulsion lifting offers an engaging way for students to explore photography as a physical and experimental medium.
Workshops are suitable for teaching across:
Photography · Fine Art · Illustration · Graphic Design · Visual Communication
Sessions can be developed around an existing course, module or project, or delivered as a standalone workshop or guest session. Workshops can be tailored to the level of experience, group size, available facilities and learning objectives.
Emulsion lift workshops can form part of a gallery's public programme, exhibition events, festivals or creative learning programme. They offer audiences an opportunity to engage with photography through making rather than simply viewing.
Suitable for:
Public programmes
Exhibition events
Artist-led programmes
Community workshops
Photography festivals
Creative learning programmes
Talks and demonstrations
The format can be adapted for different audiences, ages and levels of experience.
We'll explore the process behind creating Polaroid emulsion lifts and look at how the technique transforms an instant photograph.
I'll demonstrate the complete process, showing how to carefully release and manipulate the photographic emulsion.
Participants create their own lifts, with guidance and support throughout the process.
Once the basic technique is understood, participants can experiment with placement, composition and the unpredictable qualities of the emulsion.
Everyone leaves with their own handmade emulsion lift - a unique piece created during the workshop.
No. The process can be taught to complete beginners. The focus is on experimentation and making rather than technical photographic knowledge.
Materials can be provided as part of the workshop. Requirements will be discussed when planning the session.
Yes. Workshops can be delivered at universities, colleges, galleries, studios and other suitable venues.
This depends on the workshop format and venue. Smaller groups are best suited to hands-on sessions, while demonstrations can accommodate larger audiences.
Yes. Workshops can be developed around your programme, students, audience or exhibition theme.
From £450
This includes workshop preparation, materials and delivery for a standard session. Final pricing depends on group size, location, duration and specific requirements.
Travel and additional materials may be charged separately.
