Photography Summer Camp
Photo Museum of Ireland is excited to launch a 5-day summer camp for teenagers who want to experience all things photography!
Meet other young artists, create unique photographs and publish your very own zine
Join photographer and visual artist Róisín White who will lead the group of students through various photography techniques and styles while using all of the facilities and materials Photo Museum Ireland has to offer.
Learning how to read an image and create narrative
We will spend the week learning how to use digital and film cameras while exploring different creative themes and ideas. We will experiment in the darkroom learning traditional black and white printing techniques, we will create photographs using light and dark, using collage, and even using sculpture!
Experimenting in the Photographers Darkroom
Students will get a chance to try portrait photography, still life photography, street photography, putting their own create stamp on their images and learning some DIY hacks along the way.
Learn new film photography hacks
Together we will look at how photographs can tell a story, how we read those images, and how we present them to the world can create new meanings.
Studio Portrait Photography workshop
Throughout the week the students will make a body of work that they will present in Photo Museum’s Project Space and will create a small publication of their collective work to take home and share.
Together we will look at how photographs can tell a story, how we read those images, and how we present them to the world can create new meanings.
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.
Do I need experience?
No previous experience is necessary
What do I need to bring?
All materials are supplied.
We will have cameras available for all students, but if you wish to bring your own camera please do, this can be either film or digital. We will be using the cameras on our phones too.
Getting ready to review images
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 lunch.
About the teacher:
Róisín White is a visual artist and arts facilitator based in Ireland. She primarily works with photography, with diverse interests in mixed media sculpture. Róisín holds a BA (Hons) in Photography from DIT, and certificates in Ceramics, Sculpture and Drawing from NCAD.
Visual artist and arts facilitator Róisín White, portrait by Niamh Barry
Róisín has worked with children and young people within her visual arts practice for over 10 years, working both collaboratively, and in a facilitation role. She is inspired by the sense of play and curiosity that young people show while making art, and strives to create an environment that gives young people the space and confidence to try things out and be led by their own interests. Recent youth-led projects have included working with PhotoIreland, The Ark Children’s Cultural Centre, Greywood Arts and the National Space Station in Cork, and Landskrona Foto in Sweden.
She has exhibited her work extensively across Ireland and Europe, with recent solo exhibitions in The Library Project and Pallas Projects. Her photobook "Lay Her Down Upon Her Back" was published by Landskrona Breadfield (Sweden) and Witty Books (Italy) in 2023.
Her work in Ireland has kindly been supported by The Arts Council, the Dublin City Arts Office, and the Dún Laoghaire-Rathdown County Council. She is currently the artist in residence at The Baths Studios in Dún Laoghaire from 2023 – 2025.
Photographers Darkroom at Photo Museum Ireland
Please email info@photomuseumireland.ie if you have any questions or phone 01 6714654
Course Cancellation Policy
Full refunds will be given for courses cancelled in excess of 10 working days before course start date.*
Cancellations made 15 working days or less in advance will incur the full course fee.*
No refund will be made to students who fail to attend classes or who do not complete the course.
Disclaimer : Photo Museum Ireland reserves the right to cancel or re-schedule any course at any time. In the unlikely event of cancellation, fees will be refunded. Photo Museum Ireland also reserves the right to re-schedule the start dates of all courses and, if necessary, to vary the content. Except where expressly stated, all fees are non-refundable. While every effort has been made to ensure the accuracy of the information on the web-site, it may be subject to later alteration or amendment in the light of policy changes, course updates or other constraints.
When?
4th June – 8th June (Tuesday to Saturday)
10am – 3pm each day
Who is it for?
Ages 14 - 17
Where?
Photo Museum Ireland, Temple Bar
How can I book a spot?
Who is the teacher?
Róisín White
How many participants?
12
How much?
€200 each
[Please email for information on our instalment payments option]
What do I need to bring?
All materials are supplied but your are welcome to bring a camera/smartphone
Do I need previous experience?
No previous experience is necessary