About this Event
Black & White Film Photography: 2-Day Beginner Workshop
Discover the magic of analogue photography and bring your images to life in the darkroom!
Join Youth Art Exchange (YAX) at the premier La Fenix studios in the Mission for a hands-on, two-day workshop exploring the timeless art of black-and-white film photography. Whether you've never picked up a film camera or have always been curious about traditional photography, this beginner-friendly experience will introduce you to the creative process behind capturing, developing, and printing your own photographs.
Step away from digital screens and discover the rewarding, hands-on process of making photographs from start to finish!
LIMITED TO 5 PEOPLE PER CLASS
What You'll Learn
Over two engaging sessions, participants will explore the fundamentals of traditional film photography, including:
- Analogue Camera Basics: Learn how film cameras work and explore essential photography techniques, including exposure, composition, and focus.
- Shooting on Film: Discover the creative possibilities of black-and-white photography and practice capturing images using analogue cameras.
- Film Development: Get an introduction to processing black-and-white film and transforming exposed film into negatives.
- Darkroom Printing: Experience the magic of the darkroom as you learn how to turn your negatives into photographic prints using traditional printing techniques.
Our workshop emphasizes hands-on learning, creativity, and experimentation in a welcoming environment where beginners can develop new skills and explore their artistic interests.
Workshop Details
Dates: Saturday, November 14 & Sunday, November 15, 2026
Time: 12:00 PM – 4:00 PM each day
Duration: Two days (8 hours total)
Location: Youth Art Exchange, San Francisco
Experience Level: Beginner — no previous photography experience required!
This workshop takes place over two consecutive days, allowing participants to build their knowledge and experience the analogue photography process from start to finish.
Who Is This Workshop For?
This workshop is perfect for:
- Complete beginners interested in learning film photography.
- Digital photographers curious about traditional analogue techniques.
- Artists and creatives looking to explore a new medium.
- Anyone seeking a fun, engaging, and creative weekend experience in San Francisco.
No previous photography or darkroom experience is necessary. Just bring your curiosity, creativity, and enthusiasm to learn!
Create Art While Supporting Young Artists
Your participation makes a difference!
This workshop is more than an opportunity to learn a new creative skill. By registering, you're directly supporting Youth Art Exchange (YAX), a San Francisco nonprofit dedicated to making arts education accessible to young people.
Our adult workshops help sustain free arts programming for local youth, providing opportunities for young artists to discover their creativity, develop new skills, and express themselves through the arts.
When you join us, you're not just investing in your own creativity. You're helping inspire the next generation of artists.
Reserve Your Spot!
Join us for a weekend of creativity, discovery, and hands-on learning as we explore the art of black-and-white film photography.
Sign up today and experience the magic of analogue photography while supporting youth arts education in San Francisco!
For questions or additional information, contact info@youthartexchange.org.
Event venue & nearby stays
Youth Art Exchange Studios at La Fénix, 1950 Mission Street, San Francisco, United States
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