Intro to Black & White Film Photography
Instructed by John Homer
Sundays, 10am–1pm
4 Class Meetings:
January 9
January 23
February 6
February 20
Registration Deadline: January 6, 2022
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Description: Learn the essential tools, materials, and processes of black and white analog photography.
In this course, students will be introduced to:
- Basic camera operations
- Black & white film processing
- Contact printing
- Black & white printing from enlarged negatives
- Darkroom equipment, chemistry, and safety procedures
Note: Students who complete this workshop will gain access to the community darkroom during Open Lab hours, and will not need to complete an Orientation Session.
Tuition: $180
Course fee includes black & white chemistry and FREE access to all Open Photography Labs during the duration of the course
Class Size:
Minimum: 3
Maximum: 6
Materials List:
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3 Rolls of Kodak Tri-X 35mm film or Ilford HP-5 Plus 35mm film (400 ISO/ 36 exposures)
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RC- Multigrade Black and White Paper, 8”x10” / 25 sheets
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Plastic negative pages (Size: 7 strips of 5 negatives)
- 35mm Film Camera*
* There are a limited amount of film cameras available to borrow for the duration of the course.
Level of Study: This class is introduction to black and white film processing and printing. It is suitable for absolute beginners and for those wishing to refresh their darkroom skills.
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, 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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Photos by John Homer
About the instructor:
John is an avid photographer and a film enthusiast. He has taken several courses offered through Manifest Drawing Center and volunteers as a darkroom moderator for our weekly open labs. John loves being outdoors, whether hiking, backpacking or mountain biking, or just walking around town. These interests are often reflected in his photography.
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