$465.00

Alternative processes can be described as:

• camera-less photography

• historical processes / 20th century processes

• non-traditional or non-commercial photographic printing process

Most of these processes were invented over 100 years ago and were used by early photographers.

In this 5 week class, learn how to create photographic images using alternative creative processes. In this course, you will learn various processes such as cyanotype, lumen, and chemigram to create unique works of art.

October 7 - November 4, 2023

Sundays, 10AM - 2PM

$75.00

In honor of World Cyanotype day, join us in learning how to make cyanotype prints, which produce rich blue prints with brilliant highlights. We will cover chemistry mixing, print coating, and printing. At the end of the workshop, we invite you to practice printing on cloth squares as well. This experimental medium varies greatly from piece to piece, and each student will take their cyanotype square home with them to use in any projects they would like!

Participants will need to bring their own print materials which can range from physical objects to large format negatives. Get creative! Using items of varying textures and transparency can lead to exciting results. If you would like to use a digital image, please contact us at least 7 days before your class so that we can prepare a digital negative for you.

All experience levels welcome! You’ll create anywhere from 2-4 images to take home with you at the end of the day. All chemistry and paper provided. All you need to bring are your printmaking materials.

When: Saturday, September 30th, 2023
10AM - 1PM

What to bring: Cyanotype contact materials (see above)

This 6 week course will teach you all the basics of working in a traditional black and white wet darkroom, complete with chemicals and red lights. Many of these techniques were developed over 100 years ago, and are still used in darkroom around the world.

In this class we will cover black and white film developing and negative viewing, making contact sheets and printing in a black and white darkroom. You’ll walk away from class with a basic understanding of how to get a beautiful print using traditional photographic techniques, taking home anything you make.

Prerequisites: None

What to bring: Your film camera.

What is included?

All film, paper, and chemistry is included in this course rate. You will also receive partial membership at Gowanus Darkroom for the duration of the course (over $600 value).

When:

September 25th - October 30th

Mondays, 6:30PM - 9:30PM