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Advanced Awagami Printing & Display

Advanced Awagami Printing & Display

Hands-On Printing & Mounting Japanese fine art papers for your photography..

Introduction

Awagami inkjet papers are a specialized medium for producing fine art digital prints. The range runs from subtle matte papers through highly textured dramatic papers. The papers also run the gamut from ultra-thin to extremely thick. The key to utilizing these unique and beautiful materials is matching the paper to a photograph and artistic vision that work in harmony.

We recommend those interested in these materials having no in-person exposure to them attend our Printing With Awagami Papers. The introductory workshop is to understand the full line of inkjet papers offered, see the materials in use, and to understand if these unique papers fit your artistic vision.

The full price of that workshop is applied to any future advanced Awagami workshop, including this workshop, offered by Les Picker Fine Art Photography. If you would like to take the advanced workshop without the introductory workshop feel free to email us to make sure these materials are right for your work.

This day and a half hands-on workshop will result in two completed mounted Awagami fine art prints that best represents your artistic intention. More importantly the experience with the selection, discernment, and realization of other participants' art will be invaluable as you move forward using Awagami materials for future projects.

The Awagami workshop was exceptional. It provided practical information emphasizing the need for creativity rather than paint-by-numbers instructions. The workshop helped me understand the characteristics of the wide range, the differences among the papers, and useful suggestions as to what types of images will work best, and – equally important – which won’t. I went into the workshop doubtful whether Awagami washi papers would provide results worth the effort. I emerged convinced.Bill Iverson

Preparation

Two to four weeks prior to the workshop we ask that participants prepare a selection of 10 to 20 images and share them with us. We will review those images and arrange a conversation to collaborate on our recommendations for final image selection (and a few alternates) to bring to the workshop for printing and mounting. This preparation is important so that we understand your work, your vision, and can provide guidance that will result in realizing your art.

Agenda

Saturday-Sunday

  • Review of Awagami papers and uses
  • Focus on two high-impact, highly textured papers: Unryu and Bizan
  • Choosing the paper that matches your photograph and vision
  • Review and discussion of participants images and vision for final prints
  • Initial proofing using a matte paper
  • Evaluation and adjustments for final print
  • Making the final print
  • Review of mounting ideas and options
  • Discussion of the mount we’ll use in this workshop
  • Protecting the print
  • Mounting the print
  • Wrap-up, review, and going forward

Participants will be sent detailed information and directions upon registration.

Requirements

You must bring with you a laptop, your images under consideration, and a positive attitude. We provide lunch on Saturday (we accommodate dietary restrictions). Water, coffee, tea, and snacks are available throughout the day.

Lodging

Once registered we will send you a list of lodging options within minutes of our studio. Havre de Grace is a historic town with wonderful photographic possibilities.

About Us

Lester Picker (www.lesterpickerphoto.com) has more than 650 writing and photo credits in National Geographic Society publications and dozens of newspapers, magazines and other publications. He is a former reporter, photojournalist and editor. Les is a Moab Master photographer, lauded for his fine art printing and his workshops. Les was awarded the prestigious Canada Northern Lights Award for Best Travel Photographer. Les has been named the first international ambassador for Awagami.

Robert Boyer is a master printer and oversees all fine art printing for LPFA. Bob is also a computer and software technician. He is an experienced studio photographer and workshop presenter.

Cancellation policy

You may cancel your participation up to 60 days prior to the workshop without penalty and receive a full refund or priority placement in the next workshop opportunity. Within 60 days, we will try our best to fill your slot and, if successful, refund 75% of your registration fee.

Date
Saturday, Jun 8, 2024 08:30
Price
1000
Notes
Workshop starts Saturday at 8:30am and ends at Sunday 5:00pm