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HISTORY THROUGH THE LENS: Postcards from Eden

HISTORY THROUGH THE LENS: Postcards from Eden

In the late 1800-early 1900s, postcards were created and became popular via a confluence of photographic printmaking, the growth of the US postal system, and an ingenious gas station owner.

In this 3-hour workshop you will use photography and mixed-media to make your own postcards. Eden, now known as Bar Harbor, offers myriad iconic locations and views. Using smart-phone photography, a few tips and fun filters, participants will explore images from historical postcards and take a guided field trip to make their own. Each participant will leave with 6 custom, hand-made, ready to mail postcards!

Workshop includes:

- A short lesson on photography with smart devices
- Review + access to fun historical postcards from the BHHS archives
- An excursion to historical landmarks in Bar Harbor
- A lesson on mixed-media: combining historical images, new images and text
- 6 custom-printed postcards to take home as memories or to send to loved ones

La Rochelle Mansion + Museum
55
09:00 AM - 12:00 PM on Sat, 18 May 2024

Event Supported By

Bar Harbor Historical Society
(207) 288-0000
info@barharborhistorical.org
La Rochelle Mansion + Museum
127 West Street
Bar Harbor, Maine 04609