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Darkroom Photography

January 15, 2019

Learn to take photographs using 35mm film, process the film, and print photographs in a darkroom. Enjoy lots of technical guidance and aesthetic feedback, whether you’re just getting started or expanding your portfolio and skill set.

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Darkroom Photography

January 15, 2019

Learn to take photographs using 35mm film, process the film, and print photographs in a darkroom. Enjoy lots of technical guidance and aesthetic feedback, whether you’re just getting started or expanding your portfolio and skill set.

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Introduction to Digital Photography

January 15, 2019

Learn what all the buttons on your digital camera actually do. You’ll learn about things like white balance, resolution and megapixels. We’ll discuss how to capture an image, ensure proper exposure and create an effective composition. Weekly assignments coupled with in–class discussions will help you troubleshoot problems and develop a creative eye.

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Introduction to Digital Photography

January 15, 2019

Learn what all the buttons on your digital camera actually do. You’ll learn about things like white balance, resolution and megapixels. We’ll discuss how to capture an image, ensure proper exposure and create an effective composition. Weekly assignments coupled with in–class discussions will help you troubleshoot problems and develop a creative eye.

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Tintype Photography

January 14, 2019

Use one of the earliest forms of photography to create tintypes, which are direct positives printed on an aluminum sheet using large format cameras. Learn the basics of this 19th–century process, including how to pour and sensitize collodion, properly expose and develop plates, and apply a protective varnish. Plan to walk away with two to […]

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Intermediate Digital Photography

January 14, 2019

Refine your digital photography aesthetic and technical skills. Learn how to process RAW images and create an effective workflow from capture to computer. We’ll discuss the work of master photographers and explore contemporary trends. Weekly assignments coupled with in-class discussions will help you troubleshoot problems, improve your composition and develop your personal vision.

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Tintype Photography

January 14, 2019

Use one of the earliest forms of photography to create tintypes, which are direct positives printed on an aluminum sheet using large format cameras. Learn the basics of this 19th–century process, including how to pour and sensitize collodion, properly expose and develop plates, and apply a protective varnish. Plan to walk away with two to […]

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Lumen Prints – New!

January 14, 2019

Explore image-making in a new way. Lumen prints are created through the use of natural sunlight and expired or fogged darkroom paper. Because lumens are created through the use of light, light will forever change them. The process produces prints in various colors based on the brand name of the paper as well as liquids […]

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Lumen Prints

January 14, 2019

Explore image–making in a new way. Lumen prints are created through the use of natural sunlight and expired or fogged darkroom paper. Because lumens are created through the use of light, light will forever change them. The process produces liminal(?) prints in various colors based on the brand name of the paper as well as […]

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Manipulating Daylight for Photography

January 14, 2019

Learn to manipulate daylight in your digital photographs by using everyday objects and materials to enhance available light. We’ll use white boards, blackout cloth, tissue paper, foil, and other materials to filter, reflect, amplify and reduce the light we have available to us.

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Manipulating Daylight for Photography

January 14, 2019

Learn to manipulate daylight in your digital photographs by using everyday objects and materials to enhance available light. We’ll use white boards, blackout cloth, tissue paper, foil, and other materials to filter, reflect, amplify and reduce the light we have available to us.

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Photographing Your Artwork

January 14, 2019

Do you want to properly document your artwork? We’ll cover photographic lighting techniques, camera basics, tricks for minimizing glare and how to problem–solve while photographing challenging pieces of work.

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Pinhole Photography

January 14, 2019

Make your own camera with a buddy and use it to create unique photographs in the darkroom. You’ll build your own camera and learn the basics of darkroom printing. We’ll also shoot negatives, contact print and experiment with direct positive paper.

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Portrait Photography with Film (Ages 13–14)

January 14, 2019

Consider what makes a compelling portrait. It’s easy to take a picture of a person, but not always as simple to capture that person’s character. You’ll learn how to use film cameras, studio lighting and natural lighting. We’ll also cover film development and how to print portraits in the darkroom.

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Portrait Photography with Film

January 14, 2019

Learn portrait photography with film. You’ll learn basic camera function, darkroom developing, and how to use natural and studio lighting. We’ll also explore a variety of portrait photographers, both contemporary and traditional with a variety of styles: self portrait, fashion, candid, street photography, studio etc.

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Portrait Photography with Film

January 14, 2019

Learn portrait photography with film. You’ll learn basic camera function, darkroom developing, and how to use natural and studio lighting. We’ll also explore a variety of portrait photographers, both contemporary and traditional with a variety of styles: self portrait, fashion, candid, street photography, studio etc.

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Second Fridays: Tiny Portrait Darkroom Magic

January 14, 2019

Learn the magic of the darkroom through found materials prints, straight printing and paper negatives! You will leave this class with an understanding of how the darkroom chemistry works to make images appear as well as how to use a 35mm camera to create a tiny portrait without film!

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Second Fridays: Tiny Portrait Darkroom Magic

January 14, 2019

Learn the magic of the darkroom through found materials prints, straight printing and paper negatives! You will leave this class with an understanding of how the darkroom chemistry works to make images appear as well as how to use a 35mm camera to create a tiny portrait without film!

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Tintype Photography

January 14, 2019

Use one of the earliest forms of photography to create tintypes, which are direct positives printed on an aluminum sheet using large format cameras. Learn the basics of this 19th-century process, including how to pour and sensitize collodion, properly expose and develop plates, and apply a protective varnish. Plan to walk away with two to […]

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Tintype Photography

January 14, 2019

Use one of the earliest forms of photography to create tintypes, which are direct positives printed on an aluminum sheet using large format cameras. Learn the basics of this 19th-century process, including how to pour and sensitize collodion, properly expose and develop plates, and apply a protective varnish. Plan to walk away with two to […]

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Tintype Lockets – New!

January 14, 2019

Create tiny, multimedia treasures that combine the historic photographic process of tintype photography with jewelry or ornament making.

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Tintype Photography

January 14, 2019

Use one of the earliest forms of photography to create tintypes, which are direct positives printed on an aluminum sheet using large format cameras. Learn the basics of this 19th-century process, including how to pour and sensitize collodion, properly expose and develop plates, and apply a protective varnish. Plan to walk away with two to […]

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Artmaking in the Darkroom (Ages 7-8)

January 14, 2019

Discover the magic of making photographs by hand without a traditional camera. You’ll learn basic steps for creating photograms and use sunlight to create cyanotypes and lumen prints. We’ll also create photographic collages, make pinhole cameras and hand color silver gelatin prints. The sky is the limit in the class where we seek to explore […]

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Black + White Darkroom Photography (Ages 13-14)

January 14, 2019

Using 35mm cameras, learn the fundamentals of black and white photography. Take field trips and use the darkroom to print your own photographs. Lessons include camera operation, composition, lighting, subject matter selection and other photographic principles. Bring your own manual 35mm camera to class or borrow one of ours.

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Black + White Darkroom Photography (Ages 11–12)

January 14, 2019

Learn the fundamentals of black and white photography with a 35mm camera. We’ll take walks to capture photos and use the darkroom to print your images. Lessons include camera operation, composition, lighting, subject matter selection and other photographic principles. Bring your own manual 35mm camera to class or borrow one of ours.

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