About this Event
An introduction to black and white film photography, which includes learning to process film and print black and white 35mm negatives. Class will meet to take pictures near Harwood, bring the film rolls to the darkroom and develop them. Each student will then have the chance to make a contact sheet of the film strips and choose the negatives to print by learning how to analyze printable negatives. Students will then print the chosen negatives on black and white paper. Students will know how to take good exposures by learning about the exposure triangle (aperture, shutter speed, ISO). They will learn the importance of a good exposure on the quality of their negatives and ultimately, the quality of their photographic prints.
When
Wednesdays 5:30 - 7:30p
March 5, 12, 19, 26, April 2, 9
Please Note : Class attendance is mandatory. As this class is a requirement for community members who are looking to rent time in the darkroom but are new to the development process, any student who misses more than one class meeting may be dropped from the class without a refund. Should a student accrue multiple absences but is not looking to reserve time in the darkroom, they are allowed to remain enrolled with the understanding that the missed time/instruction will not be made up, and the student will be required to repeat the course should they seek to book darkroom time at a future point.
Where
This class will be indoors in our Darkoom in the main Harwood Building; 1114 7th St. NW 87102.
Accessibility: Harwood is a 1925 registered historic building. The Dining Hall is fully ADA accessible, via a ramp to our main entrance. Access to the darkroom is limited. From our main entrance the darkroom is accessible via two sets of stairs; from a private entrance, available upon request, accessible via one set of stairs. General parking is available on the South side of the building in a lit lot; accessible parking is reserved in front of the main entrance. Armless chairs are available in the Dining Hall. Bathroom access is down the hall from the Dining Hall.
Who
YOU are welcome!
This class is open to adults ages 18 and up, teens under the age of 18 with parent permission (please email [email protected]). This workshop is appropriate for people of all experience levels.
What to Bring
Camera: 35mm film camera or medium format camera
Black and White Film: Suitable for the camera format (e.g., 35mm or 120 format)
Darkroom Paper: Black and white photographic paper (fiber-based or resin-coated)
Negative Sleeves: For protecting developed film negatives
Negative Binder: To organize and store the negative sleeves
Please note, students will be conducting their own individual chemical mixing processes in class.
Illness Policy
If you are feeling ill, please do not come to this class. This class is held in a large indoor space, participants are welcome to wear masks.
Questions?
If you have any questions please email [email protected]
Refund Policy
Class Fee refunds will be issued on a case-by-case basis, Harwood will retain a 10% administrative fee. Requests must be emailed to Hollie ([email protected]) at least ten days prior to the start date of the class.
The Class Fees will not be refunded if students request to withdraw from the workshop less than ten days before the start date of the class or after the class has begun.
If the class is canceled by Harwood Art Center for any reason, Harwood will offer you two options: either refund the Class Fee in full OR issue a class credit in the full amount paid to be used within a year towards a Harwood Art School workshop.
About the Teaching Artist :
claudia hermano (they/them) is a fat, non-binary, Filipino-American artist and educator, focused in photography and sculpture. They hold a BA in photography from Hampshire College and an MFA in studio art from the University of New Mexico.
Website : claudiahermano.com
Event Venue & Nearby Stays
Harwood Art Center, 1114 7th Street Northwest, Albuquerque, United States
USD 160.00 to USD 190.00