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Platinum Palladium Practice
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.
Nov 11th
6–9pm ET
Meets 2 Times
$315
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Wed. Nov 11th, 6–9pm ET
(6 hours over 2 sessions)
Darkroom Printing
AlterWork Studios See all classes by this school @ 40-20 22nd St, Long Island City, NY
Develop your darkroom printing skills through hands-on practice with the core techniques of analog photography. From creating contact sheets and selecting frames to refining exposures using test strips, dodging, burning, and filter adjustments, each step deepens your understanding of this enduring craft. You'll leave with a contact sheet and one or two completed prints, along with a greater appreciation for the art of traditional film printing.
Dec 12th
11am–2pm ET
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$250
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Sat. Dec 12th, 11am–2pm ET
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Chemigrams: Composition and Concept
Penumbra Foundation See all classes by this school @ Virtual Classroom
Investigate the expressive range of cameraless photography through the dynamic art of chemigrams. Discover how to work with light, chemistry, and resists to produce abstract, one-of-a-kind prints. Through guided demonstrations and group critique, build both technical skill and conceptual depth in your creative practice.
Oct 28th
6–8pm ET
Meets 6 Times
$465
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Basic Darkroom
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...
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$425
Cyanotype Printing
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.
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$285
Darkroom Intensive
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.
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Intro to 4x5 Printing
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.
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5 Days of Siderotypes
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.
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Paper Negatives
Penumbra Foundation See all classes by this school @ 36 E 30th St, New York, NY
Discover the expressive potential of silver gelatin paper by creating unique images directly in-camera using large format equipment. This hands-on experience blends still life, portraiture, and collage with darkroom techniques, inviting experimentation through double exposures, masking, and more. Ideal for those eager to push the boundaries of traditional photography.
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Gum Printing with Non-Traditional Pigments
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.
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B&W Film Photography Intensive
Penumbra Foundation See all classes by this school @ 36 E 30th St, New York, NY
Discover the craft of traditional black-and-white photography through a hands-on, immersive experience. Learn to operate a 35mm camera, expose images with precision, and develop negatives in the darkroom. Refine your technique by creating silver gelatin prints while building a strong analog workflow. Leave with practical skills and confidence to continue independently.
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Intro to B&W Film Photography
Penumbra Foundation See all classes by this school @ 36 E 30th St, New York, NY
Discover the craft of black-and-white film photography through hands-on instruction in 35mm camera operation, lighting techniques, and darkroom printmaking. Ideal for beginners, the workshop offers the chance to photograph in a daylight studio and process your own negatives, all while learning the timeless craft of analog photography.
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Lith Printing
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.
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Glass Negatives
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,...
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Lillian Bassman Inspired Darkroom Techniques
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...
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Digital To Wet Plate: Wet Plate Printing
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...
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Mordancage
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...
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Photograms: An Introduction to the Darkroom
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.
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$385
Instant Film Emulsion Lifts & Creative Manipulation
Penumbra Foundation See all classes by this school @ 36 E 30th St, New York, NY
Discover the art of transforming Polaroid images through emulsion lifts and creative transfers. Capture original photos on a guided walk, then experiment in the darkroom by transferring images onto watercolor paper and unconventional surfaces like wood and leaves. Explore texture, color shifts, and distortion while incorporating personal touches with paints, inks, or stitching for truly one-of-a-kind creations.
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$365
Essential Black & White Darkroom
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...
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Reviews for Darkroom Classes in NYC
Darkroom Classes in NYC are rated 4.8 stars based on 24 verified reviews from actual CourseHorse.com purchasers.
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Crash Course: Color Darkroom
Teacher was super helpful, and willing to thoroughly explain all questions. You’re able to take this class even if you’ve never been in a darkroom before. -
Basic Darkroom
Jeffrey was great! He helped fix my camera and guided me through the entire process. I would highly recommend it! -
Darkroom Basics: Developing Film
I really enjoy all the proces , and the specification of David our profesor. I really like it and is a pitty that i couldn´t gonna take the print class with him! -
Basic Darkroom
Had a perfect day with this class. Starting with shooting a roll of film in the street and then discovering the darkroom. Very small group very appreciable, Really gives the opportunity to discover and practice the way it should be ! I highly recommend this class ! -
Cyanotype Printing
I thought this class was excellent and I would recommend it to beginners and photography professionals alike. It was a good balance of hands on work and theory. Jeffrey was passionate and technically proficient. -
xFilm Cameras: Intro to Film Cameras
Workshop leader was excellent! Covered all facets of film photography in a clear and concise manner- very easy to understand. At the same time, he was very patient in showing everyone how to operate their film cameras, Everyone had a different camera!
