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In this four week class we will be learning the fundamentals of black-and-white film photography
and darkroom printing.
Whether you’ve never touched a film camera or you’'re returning to analog photography after
years away this class offers a welcoming introduction to the magic of the darkroom.
Throughout this course, you will gain hands-on experience with the complete analog process.
From understanding your camera and exposing film to developing negatives and creating
archival darkroom prints. You’ll learn how to load film, process it by hand, make contact sheets,
expose photographic paper under an enlarger, and experiment with contrast, dodging, and
burning to create expressive final prints.
Class times: 8/8, 8/15, 8/22, 8/29 from 1:00pm-3:00pm
Afternoon 1:
Introduction to Film Photography
● Camera basics and exposure
● Loading and shooting black-and-white film
● Darkroom safety and workflow
● Taking photos with creative direction
Afternoon 2:
Developing your Negatives
● Learning about darkroom chemistry
● Hand-developing film
● Washing a drying negatives
● Evaluating negatives
Afternoon 3:
Introduction to Darkroom Printing
● Making contact sheets from negatives
● Using an enlarger
● Test strips and exposure
● Making your first prints
● Contrast filters and basic print adjustments
Afternoon 4:
Refining & Finishing Prints
● Dodging and burning techniques
● Final Printing and troubleshooting
● Print washing and presentation
● Group Presentation and celebration of completed work
In this four week class we will be learning the fundamentals of black-and-white film photography
and darkroom printing.
Whether you’ve never touched a film camera or you’'re returning to analog photography after
years away this class offers a welcoming introduction to the magic of the darkroom.
Throughout this course, you will gain hands-on experience with the complete analog process.
From understanding your camera and exposing film to developing negatives and creating
archival darkroom prints. You’ll learn how to load film, process it by hand, make contact sheets,
expose photographic paper under an enlarger, and experiment with contrast, dodging, and
burning to create expressive final prints.
Class times: 8/8, 8/15, 8/22, 8/29 from 1:00pm-3:00pm
Afternoon 1:
Introduction to Film Photography
● Camera basics and exposure
● Loading and shooting black-and-white film
● Darkroom safety and workflow
● Taking photos with creative direction
Afternoon 2:
Developing your Negatives
● Learning about darkroom chemistry
● Hand-developing film
● Washing a drying negatives
● Evaluating negatives
Afternoon 3:
Introduction to Darkroom Printing
● Making contact sheets from negatives
● Using an enlarger
● Test strips and exposure
● Making your first prints
● Contrast filters and basic print adjustments
Afternoon 4:
Refining & Finishing Prints
● Dodging and burning techniques
● Final Printing and troubleshooting
● Print washing and presentation
● Group Presentation and celebration of completed work