Join artist Darragh Shanahan for a fun and creative summer camp exploring the art of experimental photography and photo zine making. Experiment with cameraless photography and drawing with light. Perfect for junior artists aged 10–13 with an interest in photography, art, or creative fun.

WHAT STUDENTS WILL DO:

• Shoot with pinhole cameras

• Try cameraless techniques like photograms

• Explore photo collage, long exposure photography, photo sculpture

• Experiment with light drawing, reflections, and shadow play

• Introduction to zine-making techniques

Inspired by the work of experimental photographer Carlotta Corpron, students will use light as both a subject and tool to create abstract, expressive photographic works. From light boxes to reflective surfaces, they’ll discover how simple materials and imaginative play can produce stunning visual results.

This summer camp is a great opportunity to try out all that photography has to offer, meet other young artists, and create a collection of photographs.

All students attending the summer camp must have a consent form that has been completed and signed by their parent or guardian. Participation will not be possible without a completed form.

Students should bring a packed snack.

Tutor Biography – Darragh Shanahan

Darragh Shanahan is a visual artist based in Dublin. He holds a Bachelor of Arts (Hons.) Degree in Photography from TU Dublin. In 2023 he was shortlisted for the Zurich Portrait Prize at the National Gallery of Ireland. Shanahan’s first photography book Love is a Stranger was shortlisted for the 2014 Kassel Book Dummy Award, which toured photography festivals internationally. In February 2020 he launched his first solo exhibition ‘Everybody Knows’ at The Space Between. In 2009 his band Dark Room Notes was nominated for the Choice Music Prize for Best Irish Album. Between 2006 – 2008 he ran photography programmes at an after-school project of the Family Resource Centre (FRC) in St. Michael’s Estate that was exhibited in the Irish Museum of Modern Art and St Michaels Flats for Common Ground, an arts organisation working with artists and communities. His short film Andy’s Promise featured at the 2007 Darklight film festival at the Irish Film Centre. Shanahan is the Exhibition Installation and Lighting Manager at Photo Museum Ireland, where he also curates the education programme and bookshop.