Slow Photography collective & ISSA: Slow photography workshop for all ages
A four-day alternative photography workshop through which participants explore historical photographic techniques and create visual works using local plants and natural materials from the island of Vis, connecting artistic practice with themes of ecology and nature.
Techniques you will learn:
- Glass plate photography using large format cameras and pinhole photography
- Making miniprints with a camera obscura and herbal developer
- Cyanotype printing, a sun-powered process rooted in the 19th century
- Botanical toning, following the techniques of Anette Golaz, using plants sourced directly from the island
- Soil and plant-based chromatography, a visual technique that separates and reveals the hidden pigments and chemical compounds in natural materials, creating unique patterns that reflect the biochemical makeup of plants and earth
The workshop pays tribute to Anna Atkins, considered the first female photographer, who pioneered cyanotype for botanical illustration. Participants will also learn about the rich local flora — its medicinal uses, cultural significance, and its role in everyday life on Vis.
All materials are provided; no prior experience with alternative photography is required, and the workshop is open to all ages, starting from 5 years old. The children between 5 and 10 will be under close adult supervision.
Max 30 participants. To register for the workshop, please contact us at this email:
spora.fotografija@gmail.com
📅 30.07.2026. - 02.08.2026. (ČET-NED)
⏰10:00-13:00
lunch break 13:00-14:00
⏰14:00-17:00
📍Bašta, Komiža (https://maps.app.goo.gl/oWriw1hopPqyLekP9)