Introduction to Darkroom Photography
Instructed by John Homer
Sundays, 12–3pm
4 Class Meetings: January 12 - February 9, 2025
(No class meeting on January 26th)
Registration Deadline: January 9, 2025
[ ** CLASS IS FULL ** ]
Be on the lookout for the next offering of Intro to Darkroom Photography coming by mid-2025!
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 class will gain access to the Community Darkroom during Open Lab hours and will not need to complete a Darkroom ReFresher Session.
Tuition: $200
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: 7
Materials List: (download and print PDF list here)
* 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.
Around our studios...
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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Photos by John Homer
About the instructor:
John Homer is an avid photographer and a film enthusiast. While he began by taking several courses offered through Manifest Drawing Center and volunteering as a darkroom moderator, John is now a nationally exhibiting photographer—including as part of the Post Urban show at Manifest Gallery. He loves being outdoors, whether hiking, backpacking, mountain biking, or just walking around town, and that passion is often reflected in John's photography.
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