Step inside the Aviary
By Brilliant Images
For the
beautifully
curious
Enter a little world of natural history, photographic alchemy and objects of wonder.
Intimate, hands on experiences for anyone who loves making something extraordinary.
Old world artistry. New discoveries.
Choose your curiosity.
The Curiosity Cloche Workshop
Build a miniature cabinet of curiosities beneath glass using hand cast Northern Flicker skull, moss and dried botanicals.
The Art of Cyanotype
Explore the magic of sunlight and botanical forms as you create striking blue and white prints inspired by early photography.
The Tintype Experience
Step into an earlier era of photography and discover the remarkable wet-plate process through an intimate photographic experience
More unusual gatherings are taking shape.
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Not just a workshop
The art of
paying attention
Our gatherings blend thoughtful making, fascinating stories, and the excitement of working with your hands.
Small, considered gatherings
Time to create, ask questions and enjoy the process
Materials with a story
Botanicals, historic methods and unusual subjects inspire every session.
Beautiful things to remember
From a finished handmade piece to a memorable photographic experience.
A note from the Aviary
Curiosity is
a kind of art.
The Aviary by Brilliant Images is a home for unusual ideas, hold world aesthetics and hands-on discovery.
We draw inspiration from the cabinets of curiosities, historical photographic processes and the quiet beauty of natural objects.
Whether you’re making a treasured object or exploring a nearby forgotten technique, you’re invited to be part of the story.
For the curious, Always.