Punjab to the Potteries: Photography Workshop with Sam Ivin

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As part of the Punjab to The Potteries project, photographic artist Sam Ivin created 23 portraits of the people who contributed their experiences as part of the research. During the process of taking the portraits, Sam took a keen interest in the sitter's individual stories and used his conversations with them as the basis for the decorations that he hand painted onto each print. Tailored to each individual, they include colourful patterns and symbols inspired by Sikh images and Punjabi fashion.

During this session, Sam will outline his time as a photographer, and the journey from documenting stories of migration in Settling to the Punjab to the Potteries project.
The workshop will discuss different types of portraiture and set practical challenges to take some yourself. You will then print your images and decorate them.

You don't need to bring any equipment to join the workshop; you can chose to use your phone or a compact camera provided by Sam.

PLUS, Sam is offering to troubleshoot one of your own photos! Simply email it along with your query to askus@appetite.org.uk by Friday 20 November and he will go over it with you during the workshop. N.B. you must be happy to share the image in front of the group.

More in the series:

If you are interested in this event, why not check out the other events in the Punjab to the Potteries series?

Monday 13 November: Talk and creative writing workshop with playwright Sarah Bedi

Friday 17 November: Conversation and Q&A session with members of the project team covering concept, production, community engagement and next steps

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