Author Topic: SILVERPRINT open day 9th December 2011! (Read 11176 times)

LT · « **on:** November 24, 2011, 11:10:11 AM »

hi All

Tim Mount from Silverprint has contacted us about Silverprint's open day on the 9th December 2011. it will be held in their shop location: 12 Valentine Place, London SE1 8QH, and looks like it will be a great day out.

Although the full list of attractions and events are still to be confirmed, Tim said he plans to have new product releases, new cameras, demos, speakers, mince pies, mulled wine and music. It will hopefully be an opportunity to meet industry specialists, hear about how things are moving in the analogue world and mingle with likeminded professional and amateur film and darkroom users.

Ed and I (and hopefully Damion ...) will be doing our best to be there, and we plan to try and record some movie of the day for a future podcast (although I suspect a steady-cam rig will be needed after a couple of mulled wines), but I think it is well worth trying to get along.

We'll try to keep this thread updated as the events are confirmed. There is nothing on the silverprint website http://www.silverprint.co.uk/ yet, but I'm sure there will be soon.

hope to see as many of you there as can make it.

Suzi Livingstone · « **Reply #1 on:** November 24, 2011, 02:31:37 PM »

Bah. I'll be working

edthened · « **Reply #2 on:** November 24, 2011, 02:46:25 PM »

Och rey dinnae hav-va branch in Glasgow

PS. Och an itsnae faer

LT · « **Reply #3 on:** November 24, 2011, 03:10:58 PM »

Quote from: edthened on November 24, 2011, 02:46:25 PM

Och rey dinnae hav-va branch in Glasgow

PS. Och an itsnae faer

I know, all the best stuff happens doon sooth.

Ed and Suzi - we'll have to make the podcast extra good for you two to not miss out then.

Suzi Livingstone · « **Reply #4 on:** November 24, 2011, 03:18:27 PM »

Quote from: leon taylor on November 24, 2011, 03:10:58 PM

Quote from: edthened on November 24, 2011, 02:46:25 PM
Och rey dinnae hav-va branch in Glasgow

PS. Och an itsnae faer

I know, all the best stuff happens doon sooth.

Ed and Suzi - we'll have to make the podcast extra good for you two to not miss out then.

Thanks!

salvo · « **Reply #5 on:** November 24, 2011, 09:32:00 PM »

can't say whether I can make it or not yet, but on my diary anyway.... just in case

sapata · « **Reply #6 on:** November 24, 2011, 11:33:18 PM »

I'll do my best to go...I'm doing late shifts lately because of all xmas thing, which means finishing at 9:00PM...
Booked on my diary already anyway...

Diane Peterson · « **Reply #7 on:** November 25, 2011, 03:25:14 PM »

Well, I can say I was there, only a month too early!! Very nice shop..lots of interesting "things"....

LT · « **Reply #8 on:** November 25, 2011, 03:50:39 PM »

did you get your pinhole camera Diane?

Diane Peterson · « **Reply #9 on:** November 25, 2011, 04:25:28 PM »

Leon, yes I did..and I like it a lot..haven't been able to try it out yet..still recovering from and cold laced with jet lag..but soon, very soon!!

LT · « **Reply #10 on:** November 25, 2011, 04:27:50 PM »

cool (the camera, not the cold and jet lag bit).

Diane Peterson · « **Reply #11 on:** November 25, 2011, 05:18:45 PM »

Thank you!

Ed Wenn · « **Reply #12 on:** November 25, 2011, 11:15:23 PM »

Quote from: Diane Peterson on November 25, 2011, 04:25:28 PM

...still recovering from and cold laced with jet lag..but soon, very soon!!

So when you said you felt you were coming down with something that evening in the pub with me, Nigel and Miller...you weren't just trying to run away?

Sorry to hear it caught up with you. A nasty cold and jet lag do not make a great combination. I hope you'll get better soon.

Diane Peterson · « **Reply #13 on:** November 25, 2011, 11:35:30 PM »

Truly, this was a big high point of my trip..so enjoyed all of you..I knew I was coming down with a cold but I would not have missed that night for anything!! I am sure I will be fine soon!! Hope we can "do it again" someday!!

Nigel · « **Reply #14 on:** November 26, 2011, 05:14:59 PM »

I'm going to be in town that day, I've arranged to meet a friend, but depending on what time you guys are going to be there I'll try to come along and catch some of the fun.

Karl · « **Reply #15 on:** November 26, 2011, 08:58:33 PM »

I get to call in at Silverprint a couple of times a year if my 'down south' schedules allow. It's always the same - I go with shopping list which seems to get lost as I break out in a sweaty, retail induced fever. Diane, perhaps this is what you caught? The credit card groans every time. An open day would finish me off.

Diane Peterson · « **Reply #16 on:** November 26, 2011, 09:49:43 PM »

Karl, I think you might be correct! Though I think that 'fever' would be a good thing, unlike what i took home!!

Jon Butler · « **Reply #17 on:** November 30, 2011, 02:36:19 PM »

Silverprint next Friday sounds good to me, see you there.
J.

Ed Wenn · « **Reply #18 on:** December 01, 2011, 09:55:56 AM »

Good stuff, Jon. Looking forward to having a proper chat at long last.

salvo · « **Reply #19 on:** December 01, 2011, 10:03:55 AM »

well.... i can remove it from my calendar now.... it is school Christmas play on that day.... i'll have to go to the smoke another day then

Quote from: salvo on November 24, 2011, 09:32:00 PM

can't say whether I can make it or not yet, but on my diary anyway.... just in case

Ed Wenn · « **Reply #20 on:** December 01, 2011, 03:19:27 PM »

That's a shame, Salvo, but school plays are important stuff (I have to go to one the week after). Thanks for letting us know.

f6point3 · « **Reply #21 on:** December 01, 2011, 03:39:51 PM »

Crap. I live in Texas, so I'll miss out on the mince pies. As Edthened says, "it's nae faer."

Jon Butler · « **Reply #22 on:** December 01, 2011, 11:32:42 PM »

Quote from: ed.wenn on December 01, 2011, 09:55:56 AM

Good stuff, Jon. Looking forward to having a proper chat at long last.

Me too Ed.
J.

sapata · « **Reply #23 on:** December 06, 2011, 02:57:48 PM »

Just wondering what time you guys will turn up for the event? The only time I can make it is around 17:15 which probably won't help if closes at 17:30 $:-\$
I'll try my best to change shift in my work place but it's hard at this time of the year...

Ed Wenn · « **Reply #24 on:** December 06, 2011, 04:26:09 PM »

We will probably be there from around noon. Leon's aiming to get in to London sometime after 11 and I guess we'll head on over to Silverprint after a coffee, a Ricard/Pernod and a pack of Gauloises each.

Suzi Livingstone · « **Reply #25 on:** December 06, 2011, 04:55:37 PM »

I am well jel

LT · « **Reply #26 on:** December 06, 2011, 05:20:10 PM »

Ricard? now there is an idea! I think it is more likely to be around 1, by the time my slow old train drags itself in to Waterloo.

see you there!

Nigel · « **Reply #27 on:** December 06, 2011, 07:40:38 PM »

I'm meeting a friend for lunch at the V&A (listen to me)! So I probably won't be there till much latter, at least not before post-lunch cocktails. I'll drop you guys a text and see if you're still around.

sapata · « **Reply #28 on:** December 06, 2011, 07:57:17 PM »

Quote from: ed.wenn on December 06, 2011, 04:26:09 PM

We will probably be there from around noon. Leon's aiming to get in to London sometime after 11 and I guess we'll head on over to Silverprint after a coffee, a Ricard/Pernod and a pack of Gauloises each.

It's a shame...it looks like I'll miss this one

Late Developer · « **Reply #29 on:** December 06, 2011, 11:53:58 PM »

Having just returned from holiday tonight (first day back at the orifice tomorrow

), the chance of getting a day off this week is VERY limited. If I can swing it, I will be there as it's a short hop from where I work - just across the river. It's a pity they don't this sort of thing at the weekend - in addition to their weekly openings.

Ken B: eyes, I just do eyes. · « **Reply #30 on:** December 07, 2011, 04:07:28 PM »

Can do the morning but not the arvo $:-\$

Nigel · « **Reply #31 on:** December 07, 2011, 05:23:27 PM »

This has just come in on the email from Silverprint (note the honourary mention) :

SILVERPRINT+ OPEN DAY - Friday 9th December

Itinerary:
11am - Silverprint Cyanotype Kit & Solar Paper; Talk and Demo with Anna Zatonow

12 Noon - MOD54 Sheet Film Holder; Demo with Morgan O'Donovan

12:30pm - Pinhole Photography and Stenoflex Demo with Martin Reed & Anna Zatonow

1pm - Silver Emulsion; Talk with Martin Reed

2pm - Four Corners and Labyrinth

3pm - Colin Jones; Dancer, Protoganist and fortunately for us all a fantastic Photographer! Colin will be talking about his book the Black House and shooting The Who and The Royal Ballet.

Also we'll have Vignette Magazine, Portrait Salon and Filmwasters

will hopefully film the whole event!

Mulled Wine, Mince Pies, Music on tap and much much more!

Ed Wenn · « **Reply #32 on:** December 07, 2011, 07:07:36 PM »

Quote from: ken182 on December 07, 2011, 04:07:28 PM

Can do the morning but not the arvo $:-\$

Ken: We'll see you there then. Excellent news.

Nigel: Yep, Leon got that email too. We may have to re-jig our plans and get there earlier if they want us to document the whole day. I thought the demos would be rolling throughout the day, but if they're all just happening once we may have to make an earlier start. Bah!

Phil Bebbington · « **Reply #33 on:** December 08, 2011, 07:40:39 PM »

Quote

I'm meeting a friend for lunch at the V&A (listen to me)!

Nigel, you tart! Wish I could be there to share that post-lunch cocktail(s)

Living in the colonies is not without its frustrations!

Nigel · « **Reply #34 on:** December 08, 2011, 08:36:08 PM »

Quote

I'm meeting a friend for lunch at the V&A (listen to me)!

Nigel, you tart! Wish I could be there to share that post-lunch cocktail(s)

Living in the colonies is not without its frustrations!

I know I couldn't help myself!

You ought to get on a train some time, Phil, and come up to the big smoke! There's nothing to be scared of we'll look after you!

Ken B: eyes, I just do eyes. · « **Reply #35 on:** December 08, 2011, 10:52:34 PM »

Lamest excuse ever follows:

This afternoon the high winds in the South of London blew my motorcycle over, this meant I had to leave work early to go home and sort that out.

So the few hours I had as a window to pop in and say hello on friday morning have evaporated.

Foiled again $:-\$

Ed Wenn · « **Reply #36 on:** December 09, 2011, 09:39:07 AM »

That's a shame, Ken. This event - and any other in the same vein - would have benefited from the presence of your finely sculpted facial hair

I hope your bike's OK. See you some other time.

Abdul Hye · « **Reply #37 on:** December 09, 2011, 04:46:37 PM »

It’s a shame they didn’t have the APX 100 for £1 like they did in Photographica.

Diane Peterson · « **Reply #38 on:** December 09, 2011, 05:50:46 PM »

Yes Phil...if I can make my way to the "city" without getting lost then I am sure you could do it!! you have no excuse!!

Ed Wenn · « **Reply #39 on:** December 09, 2011, 06:55:40 PM »

Just back from Silverprint. Spent an enjoyable (albeit low key) morning/afternoon with Leon, Heather & Jon. Most of it captured on moving pixels (if such things exist) for the next video podcast. Met some great people and saw some interesting demos. Loads of mulled wine and mince pies too. In fact I feel a little queasy

I also scored 2 x 25 sheets of Silverprint's new 8x10 'Solar' paper which I plan to use with the kids over Christmas.

Ed Wenn · « **Reply #40 on:** December 09, 2011, 06:56:54 PM »

Quote from: ctrlclick00 on December 09, 2011, 04:46:37 PM

It’s a shame they didn’t have the APX 100 for £1 like they did in Photographica.

Did you go today? How long did you stay?

Abdul Hye · « **Reply #41 on:** December 09, 2011, 08:05:41 PM »

I tried to get there for 12:30 but got there around 2:15ish. I spotted the Four Corners guys, I recognise them as it’s down the road from me and been there a few times, and spotting you guys talking in the corner. I asked the shop assistant about the Harman TiTAN and if they had any other large format pinhole cameras and if they had any deals on film and left after that. I was running late so couldn’t stick around.

Ed Wenn · « **Reply #42 on:** December 09, 2011, 11:44:19 PM »

Maybe we'll get a chance to have a chat in the future some time. Leon, Heather and I left around 2.15 anyway I think. Heather headed home and Leon and I went for a fry up. Got back around 3.30PM and met up with Jon again, but there wasn't much going on so we all split.

p.s. I love the way the favicon.ico on your website changes colour. Very swish!!

Nigel · « **Reply #43 on:** December 10, 2011, 09:40:41 AM »

Ed/Leon - Sorry guys, after all the anticipation I was crook on the day.

My fancy lunch ended early and I headed home, a real shame I was looking forward to it. Better luck next time.

Heather · « **Reply #44 on:** December 10, 2011, 10:10:17 AM »

(there's a happy looking Jon hiding in this picture, like a Where's Wally picture)

Worse than going home, I went brief christmas shopping near victoria station... oddly the Buckingham Palace Shop* was empty except for staff, me, and a pair of giggly tourists. Getting to/from Victoria was the worse bits.

Had a nice hour or so with the guys and watching the demos and chatting with people. Nice Mulled wine, probably should have bought more stuff... got a bit of a project in the form of a converted plate/film holder which I have to covert back to plate... didn't buy a bottle of emulsion to go with it quite yet, though.
Overall it was cool talking to other 5x4 film users

*I don't normally go christmas shopping there but my MIL likes royal wedding stuff. So we're going to annoy her with an Official Royal Wedding Plate which doesn't have pictures on it

LT · « **Reply #45 on:** December 10, 2011, 03:43:35 PM »

I had a great time. THe highlight for me was hearing Martin Reed talk about the SE1 emulsion, and it has given me the confidence to start using the bottle of the stuff that I have in the fridge. A christmas project awaits I think.

It was great as always to catch up with fellow filmwasters too - Jon, Ed and Heather.

ctrlclick00 - shame you weren't able to come over and say hello. Maybe next time ....