FAQs
How do I find the studio in Berlin?
The studio in Berlin is located at Wilhelminenhofstraße 83 - 85 in 12459 Berlin. Building 59 is at the back of the area by the water and you have to go all the way up to the top floor. Here is a map of the complex:
Or follow the directions on Google Maps . And don't be afraid to call me if you can't find it: +49 176/827 99 237
This is what the building looks like. The glass door at the maim entrance is open and the studio is at the top.
How do I find the course location in Hamburg?
From spring to fall the courses take place in a private garden. 📍Address: Kiwittredder 96, 22399 Hamburg. It’s a corner property, and the entrance is on Kupferteichweg. On site, there is a sheltered, light-filled area that we use depending on the weather.
What about Winter?
In winter, Blaues Glück moves indoors: we meet in the community room of ConEcke in Hamburg-Bahrenfeld. 📍 Address: ConEcke e.V., Verein für gute Nachbarschaft, Baurstraße 8d, 22605 Hamburg
What should I bring?
I'll provide a large selection of photographic templates and objects for exposure. You are welcome to bring your own objects and templates with you.
I will provide paper in A5 and A4 size. You are also welcome to bring your own paper for experimenting. It can be a maximum of A4 size (150 - 300g). Colored papers can also produce interesting results.
Can I expose my own photos as a blue print?
Yes. Your photos and templates must be printed out on tracing paper or film. Tracing paper is cheaper and just as good. The motifs must be b+w and inverted, ie. you need a negative! The size ratio is 1:1 (a DIN A4 template results in a DIN A4 picture, etc.).
In a copy shop you should ask for the printout to be as opaque as possible (like for screen printing). In Berlin you can get very good quality and prices at Trigger Copy or Centralstation, for example.
Is the photo chemistry toxic?
The photochemistry is non-toxic to humans. In high concentrations, the chemistry can be harmful to aquatic organisms. Rinsing water should therefore not be disposed of down the drain, but at the BSR ’s or Stadreinigung Hamburg 's pollutant collection points. In Berlin private households can hand in small amounts (up to 20 kg) free of charge. In Hamburg there are no specified amounts listed.
Where do the workshops take place?
From spring to fall the courses take place in a private garden at Kiwittredder 96, 22399 Hamburg. On site, there is a sheltered, light-filled area that we use depending on the weather. The garden is located in Poppenbüttel with a view onto a natural reserve.
In winter, Blaues Glück moves indoors: we meet in the community room of ConEcke in Hamburg-Bahrenfeld. 📍 Address: ConEcke e.V., Verein für gute Nachbarschaft, Baurstraße 8d, 22605 Hamburg
In Berlin the workshops take place at rotating venues.
Upon request, the workshops can also take place at your home, at an event location of your choice, or as an open-air event in and around Berlin or Hamburg.
How long does a workshop last?
A workshop lasts 2 to 5 hours, depending on your wishes and content.
Is the workshop suitable for children?
The short workshops are suitable for children aged 6 and over. The longer workshops are suitable for children aged 12 and over when accompanied by an adult.
Can I buy a gift voucher?
Yes. The gift vouchers are valid for three years.