Course Description
Learn the basics of black and white film development! In this quick workshop students will be taught how to properly process their black and white film (35mm and/or 120 formats) There are no prerequisites and beginners are encouraged to sign-up. No class time will be spent in the printing darkroom, and color film development will not be covered in this class. In order to participate in the workshop, students must provide their own roll of black and white film that has already been shot through a camera before the start of the workshop. Films such as Ilford HP5+ 400 or Kodak Tri-X 400 are recommended.
Requirement
Students must provide their own roll of black and white film that has already been shot through a camera before the start of the workshop.
Photo Center Orientation is not required for this class, and after the film is developed, students will be given an orientation on the Photo Center by the teacher to allow for memberships or day passes
Instructors
Katherine Akey (3/17), John Longyear (3/25, 5/7), Chris Gould (5/21)
Dates and Time
Tuesday March 17, 6PM (Katherine Akey)
Wednesday March 25th, 6PM (John Longyear)
Thursday May 7th, 6PM (John Longyear)
Thursday May 21st, 6pm (Chris Gould)
Class Platform
In-person
Class Number
47515 – Tuesday March 17th
47516 – Wednesday March 25th
47517 – Thursday May 7th
47518 – Thursday May 21st
Class Fee
$50
Registration
Spring 2026 registration opens March 7 at 10am
*Priority registration for active scholarship recipients starts March 5
Instructor Bio – Chris Gould
Chris Gould is a photographer from Santa Rosa, California who has enjoyed taking pictures since he was a little kid. He studied at the San Francisco Art Institute and works in the black and white analog tradition -finding joy in the craft as well as the results. Chris has worked as a clerk and darkroom tech at the Harvey Milk Photo Center for over 10 years. He currently teaches currently teaches Darkroom Essentials and Processes and Basic Black and White Development.
Instructor Bio – John Longyear
John Longyear is a photographer and video artist from Newbury Park, California. He learned how to print in his home darkroom and graduated with a BA in visual arts from the University of California Santa Cruz. His primary foundation is based in traditional black and white printing, but he is interested in pushing the boundaries apparent in the intersection of darkroom and digital practices.
IInstructor Bio – Katherine Akey
Katherine Akey is an artist based in San Francisco, CA where she makes work about polar exploration, World War I, love, and memory. Her practice includes photography, printmaking, fiber arts, and creative Katherine Akey is an artist based in San Francisco, CA where she makes work about polar exploration, World War I, love, and memory. Her practice includes photography, printmaking, fiber arts, and creative writing. She has an MFA from the International Center of Photography, was a Fellow with the Carnegie Council for Ethics in International Affairs, and was the Visiting Assistant Professor in Studio Arts at Corcoran School of the Arts and Design at GWU from 2018-2020. Currently she instructs at Penumbra Foundation, mentors with Image Threads Collective, and is staff at the Harvey Milk Photo Center. Her work has been exhibited internationally and she has participated in several artist residencies including The Arctic Circle, Bonfire Walk; Talk, and the Artist Residency in Motherhood.
Website: https://www.katherineakey.com/
