Sunday 6.10.2024 at 10.00–16.00

In the Lith Printing workshop, taught by the Nordic Analog Network programme residency artist Åsmund Lahaug, the students learn the basics of the fascinating Lith printing process.

A lith print is often characterized by a more graphic and contrast expression than a traditional black and white darkroom print. Nevertheless, in some of the intermediate parts of the print, subtle nuances and vivid shades of grey and grain structure are given. Or brown tones. Or red tones. Or something else!

After the course the student can:

• develop lith prints from the negatives
• understands the process requirements and chemistry used
• knows about the history and technique of lith printing in theory

In the course there is no teaching on:

• the basic workflow of the darkroom printing
• gelatin silver printing
• film developing

The participants should bring one or more of their own negatives to make their own lith print from, but this is not a requirement for participation, as there will be negatives on site to use as well. The students should have some experience of the basic darkroom printing process and using an enlarger machine.

About the teacher:

Åsmund Lahaug (1968) is a photographer based in Oslo, Norway, mostly working with analog large or medium format cameras. He is a member/regular user of Cyan Studio and has been working solely with Lith printing since he made his first attempt on the technique in early 2020. Åsmund Lahaug is very happy to be granted and attending the Artist-in-Residence in Helsinki at Mörk darkroom 18.09. – 08.10.2024.

Registration:

Sign up by adding the course to your shopping cart. Registration for the course is binding. The course will be held if there are at least four participants. Cancellations are accepted one week before the course starts or earlier. A full refund will be given if the course is canceled by the organizer.

Location:

Mörk Darkroom in Vallila, Helsinki: Nilsiänkatu 11–13F, 3rd floor. Entry from the Nokiantie side.

Contact:

Questions related to registration and payment: Natalia Kopkina, info@pimiotaiteilijat.fi