Light Graphics – Workshop
6.-7.6.2026

Kalamari Klub presents a two-day, hands-on darkroom workshop led by Elvira Akzigitova.

Light Graphics explores cameraless photographic techniques, focusing on the direct manipulation of light, layering, and chemical interventions. The workshop guides participants through the different stages of building-up a unique lightgraphic image.

Working with both black-and-white and color processes, participants will connect material image-making with performative darkroom action. Handmade tools, light sources, light-sensitive surfaces, and chemical variations become active elements in the process. Moving from intention through failure and surprise toward acceptance and reinvention, and from technical understanding toward intuition as a guiding force.

On the first day, participants will be introduced to the techniques and begin working with the black-and-white process. The following day focuses on RA-4 colour reversal chemistry, building on insights and experiences from the previous session. Elvira will also demonstrate how to make positive images on photo paper. You will be sufficiently familiar with the entire workflow, so that you can continue experimenting on your own.

Participants are encouraged to bring their own light sources to experiment with during the workshop. The workshop language is English.

Workshop Leitung / workshop instructor: Elvira Akzigitova
Dauer / duration: 2x6h
Termin / date: 6.6. & 7.6.2026, 11:00 – 18:00 Uhr, incl. 30min break
Ort / place: Dunkelkammer Karlstorkino/Kalamari Klub, Marlene-Dietrich-Platz 3, 69126 Heidelberg
Teilnahmegebühr / participation fee: 190 €
max. Teilnehmer*innen / max. participants: 5

Anmeldung via / registration via: workshop@kalamariklub.org / Workshop registration form

Elvira Akzigitova (Tallinn, 1988) is a self-taught, analogue artist and printmaker who participates in international exhibitions, festivals, and workshops. Her handcrafted optical themes feature alternative, abstract, and introspective images. With admiration for technique, process, and intuition, she employs various analogue methods to add new layers of meaning to her work.

https://www.instagram.com/elvira.akzigitova/

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