Sunday 4th September

After the wonderful discussions and presentations of the unconference, Sunday 4th September will see us move on to a more active, ‘do’ day.

The morning sees us meeting at Caffé Nero’s Boar Lane coffee shop* in Leeds city centre at 10:30 for breakfast and a warm up to the day’s events, before progressing on a photowalk along the world-famous Leeds-Liverpool canal to our base for further activities in the industrial museum at Leeds’ Armley Mills. For those not photo-walking (or even if you are), bring a picnic, we’ll be starting at 1pm, our room will be available from 12.30pm.


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What will be happening at the museum? Well, as ever this is in part up to you. We aiming to organise a couple of practical workshops and a couple of creative challenges around the museum but we’re also asking you to suggest ideas for more practical sessions you’d like to offer. We’ve also been given a challenge by the museum staff, so come prepared!

As Photocampers, we’ll be given access to areas the general public don’t normally go – I’ve had a scout around and got quite excited when I saw all the wonderful textures, surfaces and lighting in and around the buildings, everything from old steam engines to the waterwheel and lots of quirky exhibits.

There’s a dark room available, ie a room with black-out blinds and a nearby sink, so make of that what you will! For the natural light-lovers among you, the huge windows and deep sills are a gift for portraits. And don’t forget the 20-seat cinema, complete with box office.

Please add any thoughts for practical sessions you’d like to run/help with or suggest below…

Not coming to the unconference? No problems – just turn up for coffee or at the museum with £6.00 and you’ll get access to the museum, our workshops and refreshments! (joining the walk is free) UPDATE: You can now buy Sunday-only tickets online.

*Sorry, only light refreshments at Armley Mills Museum are included in the entry fee – we can’t supply lunch; there are options nearby and a picnic area in the museum or in the grounds.

If you’re coming to Armley Mills by car, please park in the free car park – don’t attempt to go down the drive, there’s no parking there.

Anne

About the Author

Jon is a founding director of Exposure Leeds, being hugely evangelical about the benefits of improving through sharing. When he's not thinking of the next big project for the photo group or planning a future Photocamp unconference he enjoys his own brands of art photography and male portraiture. The views expressed above are those of the author and may not represent those of Exposure Leeds or it's directors.