celebrate Antarctic heritage

Celebrate Antarctica this December at Kinsey Cottage, Ferrymead Heritage Park.

Step inside the darkroom at Kinsey Cottage and explore 19th Century photographic techniques with artist Rewa Rendall.

Hear the echoes of early Antarctic explorers, Sir Robert Falcon Scott, Sir Ernest Shackleton, Frank Hurley and expedition photographer Herbert Ponting.

Enter the draw to have your own hand-crafted tintype portrait made in the same darkroom where Herbert Ponting developed images on his return from the Terra Nova expedition to the Antarctic c.1913

Visit Kinsey Cottage on sunday 10th december

winners notified during the event with portraits taken during event

LIVE tintype DEMONSTRATIONS
12 0’clock and 2pm Sunday 10th December

HERBERT PONTING’S IMAGES serve as a testament to the indomitable human spirit

It is not just about capturing the faces of those who brave the harshest conditions on Earth; it's about preserving the living history of their courage and dedication. A reminder of our capacity to overcome adversity, and an inspiration for future generations to continue exploring and protecting our planet's last frontier.

look through the lens of antarctic pioneer photographer herbert ponting

An invitation to join Rewa Rendall as she explores 19th Century photographic techniques through the lens of Herbert George Ponting, expedition photographer for Robert Falcon Scott’s Terra Nova Expedition to the South Pole 1910-1913. Rewa will use 19th-century processes and techniques to capture contemporary Antarctic explorers and develop them in the same darkroom that Ponting once used.

Together, we can continue the narrative of Antarctic exploration and inspire future generations through the preservation of our unique past.

Step inside Kinsey Cottage at Ferrymead Heritage Park this December.

A captivating journey into the world of Herbert George Ponting, featuring immersive experiences with 19th-century photography techniques. This project, led by photographer Rewa Rendall, celebrates the historical significance of Ponting's work and invites visitors to explore the Antarctic legacy through art, education, and contemporary narratives in the heart of Christchurch.

Doors open 1st December 2023

Made possible with the support of

Pub Charity
The Canterbury Centre for Historic Photography and Film Museum of Photography
Ferrymead Heritage Park