THE PHOTO ESSENTIALS SERIES
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The Next Level Darkroom: An Advanced Investigation of Darkroom Printing
Taught by Isaiah Armstrong, Manifest Scholar in Residence
Sundays, 12–3pm
4 Class Meetings:
Nov. 13
Nov. 20
Dec. 4
Dec. 18
Registration Deadline: November 10, 2022
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Description: Build confidence in the making of traditional gelatin-silver photographic prints and gain control over the numerous variables associated with darkroom processes via focused demonstrations and rigorous hands on practice.
In this course, students will explore:
- Contrast Control
- Dodging and Burning
- Toning and Bleaching
- Paper Choices
- and More...
Materials List:
- 25 sheets (minimum)- 8”x10” resin coated, variable contrast photo paper
- 25 sheets - 8”x10” fiber base, variable contrast photo paper
- Can of compressed air or dust blower
- Hand towel
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Isaiah Armstrong
About the instructor:
Manifest's one-year Scholar in Residence Isaiah Armstrong is a 24-year-old Cincinnati native who started teaching himself photography after being gifted a camera by his grandfather. Although he’s studied at Cincinnati State and the Art Academy of Cincinnati, the most significant forces motivating Isaiah’s work are seeing photos made by other young photographers like Kentucky’s Jon Cherry (and his work around the reactions to the Brenna Taylor verdict) and revisiting his father's photography. These influences opened his eyes to photography’s potential to convey interpersonal intimacy, while also touching on the complexities of the human experience in a broader sense.
Prior to Isaiah’s focused investigation of analog photography, he spent time working in the non-profit sector, with organizations like Public Allies, remodeling homes, and even pursing basketball as a career.
Isaiah has a strong background working with diverse populations, including those experiencing mental health challenges. Isaiah's life experiences make him an exciting addition to the Manifest Drawing Center's instructional staff.
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LOCATION: Unless otherwise specified, all courses are hosted at Manifest's new facility at 'M1' in Clifton at 3464 Central Parkway (see map and directions below). Manifest's new facility provides multiple studio classrooms, private lesson space, a darkroom, a film processing room, and a multi-purpose lecture and class meeting space as well as on-site parking, grounds, and exterior spaces in which to relax, discuss, and make art. The studios are outfitted with professional equipment, furniture, and study aids.
Map to Manifest's M1 Studios | Studio Calendar | Darkroom Calendar
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