Sekcija BioFoto Udruge studenata biologije – BIUS poziva na radionicu „Fotografija na suhim pločama sa Zebra Dry Plates: od nanošenja emulzije do razvijanja”, koju vodi slovenski fotograf Nejc Urankar, osnivač studija Zebra Dry Plates. Radionica će se održati u subotu, 7. studenoga 2026., s početkom u 10 sati u Radioninu labu (Nova cesta 186, Zagreb). Riječ je o prvoj zajedničkoj programskoj aktivnosti BIUS-a i Radione u okviru njihove nove suradnje.
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Foto: Zebra Dry Plates, Nejc Urankar (c)
Kako se fotografiralo prije digitalnih fotoaparata? Za fotografski film vjerojatno znate, ali što je bilo na samim počecima fotografije i zašto su suhe ploče bile prekretnica?
Na ovoj praktičnoj radionici naučit ćete premazivati staklene ploče emulzijom osjetljivom na svjetlo, fotografirati na suhe ploče i sami razviti svoje fotografije. Budući da se tek premazane ploče suše više od 12 sati, za snimanje ćete koristiti unaprijed pripremljene ploče.
Radionica nas vraća u drugu polovicu 19. stoljeća, u vrijeme kada su fotografija, kemija i eksperimentiranje bili nerazdvojni. Kroz praktični rad polaznici će upoznati povijesne fotografske postupke i cijeli proces nastanka fotografije – od pripreme staklenih ploča i fotografske emulzije do ekspozicije i razvijanja slike u tamnoj komori.
Program radionice:
1. Uvod u povijest fotografije na staklenim pločama
Kratka povijest i znanost fotografije na suhim pločama, razvoj od mokrog kolodijskog postupka do srebrno-želatinskih suhih ploča te upoznavanje s povijesnim fotografskim tehnikama.
2. Priprema staklenih ploča i nanošenje emulzije
Demonstracija pripreme staklenih ploča i nanošenja fotografske emulzije. Sudionici će pod vodstvom mentora imati priliku sami premazati ploče.
3. Fotografiranje velikoformatnom kamerom
Upoznavanje s tehnikama ekspozicije i praktična demonstracija fotografiranja uz korištenje unaprijed pripremljenih Zebra Dry Plates ploča.
4. Razvijanje fotografija
Razvijanje eksponiranih staklenih ploča u prijenosnoj tamnoj komori uz crveno zaštitno svjetlo. Sudionici će moći pratiti proces nastajanja fotografske slike.
5. Rasprava i završetak
Razgovor o fotografskim materijalima, kemijskim procesima, povijesnim fotografskim tehnikama i mogućnostima samostalnog eksperimentiranja.
Foto: Zebra Dry Plates, Nejc Urankar (c)
O voditelju:
Nejc Urankar slovenski je fotograf, istraživač povijesnih fotografskih tehnika i osnivač studija Zebra Dry Plates, specijaliziranog za izradu fotografskih suhih staklenih ploča i opreme za tradicionalnu analognu fotografiju.
Njegov rad povezuje tradicionalni fotografski zanat, kemiju, dizajn i razvoj fotografske opreme, s posebnim naglaskom na srebrno-želatinske staklene ploče i velikoformatnu fotografiju. Kroz praktično eksperimentiranje, razvoj materijala i edukativni rad pridonosi očuvanju povijesnih fotografskih postupaka i njihovoj dostupnosti novim generacijama fotografa.
Više o Zebra Dry Plates: https://zebradryplates.com/
Informacije o radionici
Datum: subota, 7. studenoga 2026.
Vrijeme: 10:00 sati
Trajanje: 3-4 sata
Lokacija: Radiona – Zagreb Makerspace, Nova cesta 186, Zagreb
Voditelj: Nejc Urankar (Zebra Dry Plates, Slovenija)
Broj sudionika: najviše 10
Radionica je besplatna.
Ciljana skupina: mladi, studenti i svi zainteresirani za analognu fotografiju i povijesne fotografske postupke
Prijave: https://forms.gle/zzRqF1PnwChdBbT97
Organizacija i podrška
Radionica se održava u sklopu projekta PhotoAlchemia Tomislava Mikića kroz Sekciju BioFoto Udruge studenata biologije – BIUS, u suradnji s Radionom – Zagreb Makerspace.
Projekt PhotoAlchemia sufinanciran je sredstvima Studentskog zbora Sveučilišta u Zagrebu.
Podrška Radioninu programu: Zaklada Kultura nova.
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Dry Plate Photography with Zebra Dry Plates: From Emulsion Coating to Development – Workshop with Nejc Urankar
The BioFoto Section of the Biology Students’ Association (BIUS) invites you to the workshop “Dry Plate Photography with Zebra Dry Plates: From Emulsion Coating to Development”, led by Slovenian photographer Nejc Urankar, founder of Zebra Dry Plates. The workshop will take place on Saturday, 7 November 2026, starting at 10:00 AM at Radiona – Zagreb Makerspace (Nova cesta 186, Zagreb, Croatia). This workshop marks the first joint programme activity of BIUS and Radiona as part of their new collaboration.
How did people take photographs before digital cameras? You are probably familiar with photographic film, but what came before it, and why were dry plates such an important milestone in the history of photography?
In this hands-on workshop, participants will learn how to coat glass plates with light-sensitive photographic emulsion, take photographs using dry plates and develop their own images. Since freshly coated plates require more than 12 hours to dry, participants will use pre-prepared plates for photography.
The workshop takes us back to the second half of the 19th century, when photography, chemistry and experimentation were closely intertwined. Through practical activities, participants will explore historical photographic processes and experience the entire process of creating a photograph – from preparing glass plates and photographic emulsion to exposure and image development in the darkroom.
Workshop Programme
1. Introduction to the History of Glass Plate Photography
A brief introduction to the history and science of dry plate photography, tracing the development from the wet collodion process to silver gelatin dry plates, alongside an exploration of historical photographic techniques.
2. Glass Plate Preparation and Emulsion Coating
A live demonstration of glass plate preparation and the application of photographic emulsion. Under the instructor’s guidance, participants will have the opportunity to coat their own glass plates.
3. Large-Format Photography
An introduction to exposure techniques, followed by a practical demonstration of photography using a large-format camera and pre-prepared Zebra Dry Plates.
4. Photographic Development
Developing exposed glass plates in a portable darkroom under red safelight conditions. Participants will be able to observe the photographic image emerging during the development process.
5. Discussion and Q&A
An open discussion about photographic materials, chemical processes, historical photographic techniques and opportunities for further independent experimentation.
About the Workshop Leader
Nejc Urankar is a Slovenian photographer, researcher of historical photographic techniques and founder of Zebra Dry Plates, a studio specialising in the production of photographic dry glass plates and equipment for traditional analogue photography.
His work combines traditional photographic craftsmanship, chemistry, design and photographic equipment development, with a particular focus on silver gelatin glass plates and large-format photography. Through hands-on experimentation, material development and educational activities, he contributes to the preservation of historical photographic processes and makes them accessible to new generations of photographers.
More about Zebra Dry Plates: https://zebradryplates.com/
Workshop Information
Date: Saturday, 7 November 2026
Time: 10:00 AM
Duration: 3-4 hours
Location: Radiona – Zagreb Makerspace, Nova cesta 186, Zagreb, Croatia
Workshop leader: Nejc Urankar (Zebra Dry Plates, Slovenia)
Number of participants: Maximum 10
Participation is free of charge.
Target audience: Young people, students and anyone interested in analogue photography and historical photographic processes
Registration: https://forms.gle/zzRqF1PnwChdBbT97
Organisation and Support
The workshop takes place as part of PhotoAlchemia, an educational project led by Tomislav Mikić within the BioFoto Section of the Biology Students’ Association (BIUS), in collaboration with Radiona – Zagreb Makerspace.
The PhotoAlchemia project is co-funded by the Student Council of the University of Zagreb.
Radiona’s programme is supported by the Kultura Nova Foundation.