Feb 27th
6–9pm EST
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Learn the art of film photography and darkroom printing in NYC, and master techniques like developing film, enlarging prints, and creating stunning black and white images.
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Penumbra Foundation See all classes by this school @ 36 E 30th St, New York, NY
Expand your expertise in platinum palladium printing with this hands-on course designed for those with prior experience. Review essential techniques for coating paper and processing prints, then dedicate ample time to practice and refine your skills. Perfect your prints in a collaborative classroom setting, limited to 8x10 sizes, with expert guidance throughout.
Feb 27th
6–9pm EST
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Penumbra Foundation See all classes by this school @ 36 E 30th St, New York, NY
Master the art of gelatin silver darkroom printing in this immersive workshop. Perfect for beginners and intermediate printers, you'll learn to transform large-format black-and-white negatives into stunning prints. Explore techniques like enlarging, contact printing, burning, and dodging, while gaining confidence in the silver gelatin workflow to enhance your creative practice.
Apr 5th
10am–6pm EST
Meets 2 Times
Penumbra Foundation See all classes by this school @ 36 E 30th St, New York, NY
Dive into the world of experimental gum printing, where traditional techniques meet unconventional pigments like mineral oxides and fluorescent colors. This hands-on workshop promises unique, interactive prints and the knowledge to continue exploring this 19th-century process at home. Perfect for all skill levels, you’ll leave with an array of distinctive prints and a newfound passion for darkroom creativity.
Apr 12th
10am–6pm EST
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Penumbra Foundation See all classes by this school @ 36 E 30th St, New York, NY
Learn the art of creating unique silver gelatin prints with a lith developer in this immersive two-day workshop. Discover the delicate warm tones and gritty shadows that lith printing brings to your images. Experiment, explore, and develop a foundation for your future personal work in the darkroom.
May 17th
10am–6pm EST
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Penumbra Foundation See all classes by this school @ 36 E 30th St, New York, NY
Unlock your creativity and learn the art of photograms in this beginner-friendly workshop at Penumbra Foundation. Dive into the darkroom as you explore the limitless possibilities of creating images without a camera. Experiment with light-sensitive material and objects' shadows to capture stunning and unique works of art.
The Photography Workshops See all classes by this school @ 66 Crosby Street, New York, NY
"The alchemy of the art that was and still may be the standard for well over a century and a half." -Jeffrey Apoian In this one-day course, you will be able to: Understand what is involved in making a photographic print Learn how to properly expose a roll of film Mix chemistry Spool your film in total darkness and process it in daylight Make a contact print by selecting a negative and make an enlargement on the negative Make an enlargement/print...
The Photography Workshops See all classes by this school @ 611 Broadway, New York, NY
The cyanotype process, developed by John Herschel in England in the 1830's, was one of the first photgraphic technique utilized for printing images. It involves the application of a chemical solution to papter, a negative overlay and then exposure to the sun or an intense light source. The image appears as a mixture of blue tones that are almost magical.
Penumbra Foundation See all classes by this school @ 36 E 30th St, New York, NY
Unlock the artistry of analog photography in Penumbra Foundation's immersive Darkroom Intensive. From capturing images with 35mm manual cameras to mastering the intricacies of darkroom printing, participants will embark on a journey of discovery guided by expert mentors. Whether novice or intermediate, this workshop offers a transformative experience, empowering students to create stunning prints and pursue their passion for photography with confidence.
Penumbra Foundation See all classes by this school @ 36 E 30th St, New York, NY
Dive into the enchanting world of siderotypes in this immersive five-day darkroom workshop at Penumbra Foundation. Explore diverse iron-based processes including cyanotype, argenotype, and platinum/palladium, unlocking a spectrum of colors and tonal ranges. Perfect for photographers of all levels seeking new avenues of self-expression through innovative printing techniques.
Penumbra Foundation See all classes by this school @ 36 E 30th St, New York, NY
Discover the art of black-and-white film photography with hands-on instruction in 35mm camera operation, lighting techniques, and darkroom printmaking. Perfect for beginners, this workshop offers the chance to photograph in a daylight studio and process your own negatives, all while learning the timeless craft of analog photography.
Penumbra Foundation See all classes by this school @ 36 E 30th St, New York, NY
Has the bankruptcy of Kodak got you down? Worried that film might go away forever? Well, worry not. In this workshop, Lisa will teach students how to create their own glass negatives in camera from scratch. Students will learn the techniques of preparing the plate, pouring collodion, exposing, developing, fixing and varnishing as well as chemical mixing and safety. In addition, students will learn the nuances of printing from a glass negative,...
Penumbra Foundation See all classes by this school @ 36 E 30th St, New York, NY
Lillian Bassman was one of the most important fashion photographers of the 20th century. Her imagery was transformed into poetic and glamourous works of art, achieved through innovative darkroom techniques such as bleaching, blurring, staining, etc. She was interested, she said, in “creating a new kind of vision aside from what the camera saw.” In this workshop participants will explore black & white silver gelatin darkroom printing techniques...
Penumbra Foundation See all classes by this school @ 36 E 30th St, New York, NY
This wet plate printing course will be an intensive introduction to the wet plate process that was the leading mode of photography in the 1850′s and 1860′s, combined with the ease and simplicity of working in a contemporary darkroom with enlargers. The process must be completed while the plate is wet; the images are exposed, developed, fixed, and washed, and images are viewable within minutes. Workshop participants will learn how to create...
Penumbra Foundation See all classes by this school @ 36 E 30th St, New York, NY
The Mordançage process was initially created to apply as a film reversal process and was later named the 'Etch/bleach' process. Known for ‘the veils’ - an expressive use of the emulsion to create unique prints ranging from diaphanous to chaotic, this process has so much more to offer in terms of depth, techniques, and creative choices beyond the veil. In this two-day workshop, participants will learn how to apply the mordançage chemistry...
BKC See all classes by this school @ Gowanus Darkroom 119 8th St , Brooklyn, NY
Who should take this class Are you a digital photographer looking to expand your knowledge of photographic technique and history? Maybe you took a darkroom class in school and want to get back to your roots? Is there something about photos shot on film that you love but can't explain why? If the answer to any of these questions is yes, you should definitely check this class out. What you will learn The great standard-bearer of...
BKC See all classes by this school @ Gowanus Darkroom 119 8th St , Brooklyn, NY
Over 6 weeks we'll cover basic darkroom skills, including black & white film processing, test strips, contact sheets and negative enlargement. We'll delve deep into more advanced techniques like contrast filtration, dodging and burning, combination printing, print toning, hand-coloring and more. You'll complete printing assignments each week with included lab hours, plus a final project to be submitted to our regular Student Shows....
BKC See all classes by this school @ Gowanus Darkroom 119 8th St , Brooklyn, NY
Fully immerse yourself in the Analog process with this rigorous 12-week course. From analog camera shooting mechanics in both 35mm and medium format, to processing film, to printing in both black & white AND color, and learning skills to adjust tonality, color-correct prints, formulate chemistry and use alternative processes to generate physical art objects. You'll receive a 3-month limited membership to Bushwick Community Darkroom, including...
BKC See all classes by this school @ Gowanus Darkroom 119 8th St , Brooklyn, NY
The class will cover basic enlarger operation, contact printing of negatives, as well as color filtration to balance out color casts and achieve a great-looking print. Additionally we'll discuss proper darkroom etiquette and safety so that you'll be able to use the color darkroom with confidence. In a few short hours, you'll be well on your way to creating luminous photographic enlargements with that extra magic that only analog technology can provide....
BKC See all classes by this school @ Gowanus Darkroom 119 8th St , Brooklyn, NY
In three hours, we’ll show you how to take a 35mm black-and-white film negative and print it using an enlarger and traditional chemistry. You’ll learn how to make test strips, contact prints, enlargement prints and how to properly develop, fix, wash and dry your print. This is a very basic introduction to the darkroom, covering only the printing phase. For a more detailed workshop covering the full process from capture to print, try...
BKC See all classes by this school @ Gowanus Darkroom 119 8th St , Brooklyn, NY
There's nothing quite like good black-and-white film for smooth continuous tone and unmistakable vibe. In this class you'll learn to properly load a film reel and development tank, taking care to do so in a completely dark environment We'll show you have to negotiate the multi-step film development process, including when to make changes to produce different results, and what to watch out for to avoid problems. And we'll...
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