Modern Orotones
with Wendy Constantine
Available spots
Service Description
Event description: Transform your photography into luminous masterpieces that literally glow from within. This intimate two-day workshop reveals the secrets of creating modern orotones—stunning images on glass that capture and radiate light like no other photographic medium. Working with premium Zebra Dry Plates, you'll learn to expose and develop your digital negatives directly onto the silver gelatin emulsion on glass. The real magic happens when you apply metallic resin backings—gold, silver, or white—that reflect light back through the image, creating depth and brilliance impossible with traditional prints. These aren't just photographs; they're illuminated art pieces that change as light moves across them. Perfect for photographers ready to elevate their work beyond traditional prints into the realm of luminous art objects. No prior alternative process or darkroom experience required. Limited to 6 participants to ensure individualized attention and hands-on learning. In-Person Workshop, Broomfield, CO January 17 & 18, 2026 9 am - 5 pm Price: $450 + $90 materials fee Topics covered: History of the orotone process Generating digital negative with your own photographs Exposing and developing Zebra Dry Plates Creating resin with mica Finishing the glass plates with luminous resin backing Storing and displaying orotones
Upcoming Sessions
Cancellation Policy
TUITION: This covers the cost of instruction for a workshop and expenses such as facilities costs. MATERIALS FEE: This fee covers the cost of specific materials consumed in the workshop. Early Cancellation Light Poets invests significantly in organizing our workshops, and even if there is a waiting list, it can be difficult to fill spots left by cancellations. Therefore, we charge cancellation fees to help offset the costs of these unfilled enrollments. In order to receive a refund, a cancellation notice (please email info@lightpoets.com) must be given at least 30 days in advance of the start of the workshop. In this event, a $50 processing fee will be charged. After 30 days before the start of the workshop, a percentage refund (50% of tuition, 0% of materials fee) will be applied. No refunds will be given for cancellations within 14 days of the start of the workshop. If it is necessary for Light Poets to cancel a workshop for any reason, students will be notified and offered another class or a full refund. We cannot be responsible for reimbursement of non-refundable travel expenses in the event a workshop is cancelled. Additional Workshop Policies - Light Poets Guild is not responsible for cancellations due to medical or other family-related emergencies. - Refunds for tuition or materials fees cannot be granted for “no shows.” - All registrations received less than 14 days before the start of a program, including same-day registrations, are final and are not eligible for a refund.