If you're going to take a holography workshop, you might as well take it with the author of the #1 selling holography book!
2010 is my 27th year of private holography instruction. It would be my pleasure to provide you with the very best in programs personalized to your specific needs.
I'm close to Philadelphia (1 hour), New York (1.5 hours), Baltimore (2.5 hours), Washington D.C. (3 hours), Wilkes-Barre (1 hour), Scranton (1.5 hours), Lancaster (1.5 hours), Reading (1 hour) . . . all within a distance that can make a great day trip.
I work with each student/participant to provide the date and time most convenient to them for any workshop listed below. Your choice of weekdays (morning, afternoon or evenings), or Saturdays (morning or afternoon). Just let me know what dates work best for you -- and I'll check them against my own schedule. My open schedule allows me to book on short notice, so if you see something you like, let me know! Phone is: 610-770-0341.
You will achieve amazing dimension and detail with your workshop hologram!
WHAT IS DIY MICRO-HOLOGRAPHY?
DIY Micro-Holography is a less-expensive way to produce laser holograms. Similar to the hobby of micro broadcasting, it allows amateurs and hobbyists to do what is usually done by the larger, and much more expensive, professional laser labs. It is great for those living in an apartment or condo, or want to set up in a basement or garage. It is REALLY great for anyone working under a tight budget. DIY Micro-Holography can be done using easy-to-find materials at any local home improvement center. There are no high-powered lasers. And, in some cases, holography systems can be designed to be entirely portable -- no electricity required!
INTRODUCTION TO DIY MICRO HOLOGRAPHY
Length: approx. 3 hours
Cost: $150.00
$20 Materials
Who: High School thru adult beginners
When: By Appointment
NOW is the time to pursue your long-held dream of making holograms.
In this NEW DIY micro-holography workshop series, you will work with the exact techniques needed to create your very own 3-dimensional laser hologram. In fact, you'll MAKE your very own 3-dimensional laser hologram . . . WHILE YOU LEARN.
You will learn, step-by-step:
how to set up your micro holography lab
what equipment you'll need
how to use the equipment
darkroom techniques
how to save money . . . lots of it.
And most importantly . . . how to make great holograms!
You'll work with the laser, lenses, isolation platform, and more. You'll learn how to insure that your finished hologram can be the best that it can be by troubleshooting and making necessary adjustments. You will learn how to determine your proper exposure time, then allow the entire system to settle before returning to the lab and making your exposure.
After making your laser exposure, you're then off to the darkroom with your newly exposed hologram to perform your processing. Once processed, your holographic image will appear, almost as if by magic, as the hologram slowly dries.
No prior experience with holography is necessary, and I will personally work with you -- one on one -- throughout the entire process. The creation of one 4 x 5-inch hologram on a professional, glass holographic plate is included.
I can also provide this workshop at a location of your chosing (home or office) for an extra fee covering convenience, travel and time. Contact me for more information.
Phone is: 610-770-0341. My Email address is:
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COST: $150 plus $20 materials fee
Middle or High School Student Holography Workshop
Length: approx. 1.5 hours
Cost:
$20 Materials
Who: Students
When: By Appointment
A great learning experience.
If your child has chosen, or has been assigned, a science fair project to make a hologram, this workshop is for them (and, indirectly, you too!). Rather than obtaining and assembling all the materials needed to make a hologram, I will have everything you need in the laser lab ready and waiting for your arrival. Working together, we will go through the process from start to finish: setting up the holography optical table, making the exposure, and hand-processing the hologram. A high-quality, 4 x 5-inch hologram is included (compared to most "kits" that make only small, 2-inch holograms). This has been my most popular class for students for 27 years -- and it is truly, to this day (and especially today), a most incredible bargain! Just $99 and the standard $20 materials fee. Bring a camera and record the process for your science display or presentation. This price is for middle and high school students only please -- for making one hologram of a single object. Phone is: 610-770-0341. My Email address is:
Holography Workshop Programs for Schools
Length: Customized Program
Cost: Varies
Who: Middle, High-Schools / Colleges
From one day to one week, I can design a customized holography program for your school or organization, then come in and work with both educators (train the trainer) and/or students (making holograms). I can supply everything that's needed, and also help to get your program up and running on its own.
For an example of one of my educational holography programs, please visit HERE
Phone is: 610-770-0341. My Email address is:
Holography Exhibits
Length: Varies
Cost: Varies
Who: Museums & Galleries
Host an exhibit of holography and historical memorabilia at your museum or gallery. I have an entire web site devoted to my traveling exhibit at www.holographyexhibits.com. Or, if you prefer, please contact me via phone or email at:
Phone is: 610-770-0341. My Email address is:
Group & Organization Presentations
Length: 45 min. to 1 hour
Cost: Honorarium
Who: Scouts, Clubs, Professional Organizations, Luncheons, Dinners, Awards Banquets, etc.
I will travel to your group or organization and provide a laser & holography presentation. Great for lunches (lunch & learn), dinners, or a general meeting. I bring examples of lasers and several great holograms for the group to view, along with a powerpoint presentation. Educational, entertaining, and always remembered -- but times and dates are naturally, limited. Eastern Pennsylvania, Philadelphia, New Jersey, New York, Baltimore and all surrounding areas. Day or evening. Phone is: 610-770-0341. My Email address is:
Custom Holograms
Cost: Varies
(4 x 5)
hologram of baby shoes
I can create one-of-a-kind, customized 3-D laser hologram just for you. These holograms are on professional glass plates, not inexpensive, flimsy film. Each is hand-crafted exclusively by me, in my private laser & holography studio. Call or write today. Phone is: 610-770-0341. My Email address is:
I have been providing presentations, workshops and outreach programs from my studio/lab in Allentown, Pennsylvania since 1983. The studio is a quick, non-stop drive from the New York (via I78), Philadelphia (via PA Turnpike), Baltimore and Washington D.C. (via I95 / PA Turnpike) areas. I am an elected member of Sigma-Pi-Sigma; the National Physics Honor Society; American Institute of Physics; for my work in laser and holography educational programs.
I have also provided laser & holography educational programs for The Franklin Institute, Phila; Liberty Science Center, NJ; The Discovery Center of Science and Technology, PA; Lehigh University Physics Dept.; Lehigh-Carbon Community College; Northampton Community College; Georgian Court University Physics Dept.; The Smithsonian Institute, Wash. D.C. (Hirshhorn), the Urban Systemic Initiative (NSF); and many elementary, middle and high schools throughout the northeast region -- along with several National Science Foundation-funded programs in other areas of the U.S.
Offer my students the finest, personalized holography learning experience. To operate my studio in a manner that enhances the lives of the students and the local community. Operate responsibly with resources, and with good environmental practices. Create great holograms with the same equipment, and in an environment, that would be found by students, educators, amateurs & hobbyists.
Frank DeFreitas Holography
Allentown, Pennsylvania
Phone: 610-770-0341
A great learning experience.
