Course Description
This introductory class covers all of the key basics in Black and White Darkroom printing. Learn the essential steps and key processes to get you on your way to printing your images! Students will gain the techniques to grow in skill and confidence. Instructor will go over the needed materials in the first class. Students should bring an assortment of negatives to class, if available.
Requirements
Photo Center Orientation is not required for this class, but it is required if student wishes to come to the Photo Center outside the workshop to develop film on their own and/or print their own photos in the Darkroom.
Instructor
Brian Z. Shapiro & Chris Gould (Scroll down for more information about the instructor)
Dates and Time
Jan 4- Feb 8
Wednesdays, 6pm-8:30pm
Feb 2 – Mar 9
Thursdays, 6pm-8:30pm
Class Platform
In-Person
Class Number
34236 – Brian Z. Shapiro – Jan 4- Feb 8
34227 – Chris Gould – Feb 2 – Mar 9
Class Fee
$180
Registration
Winter 2023 registration opens Dec 17 at 10am
*Priority registration for active scholarship recipients starts Dec 14
Instructor Bio – Brian Z. Shapiro
Brian Z. Shapiro is a photographer and multimedia artist born and raised in San Francisco. His work explores the invisible forces that affect our surroundings. Shapiro graduated with honors from San Francisco State University with a major in Art with an emphasis in photography and has an MFA from San Francisco State University in Studio Art. He has taught with numerous organizations, including the non-profit First Exposures, California College of the Arts, Eastside College Preparatory School and the Walnut Creek Center for Community Arts.
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 & Processes and Basic Black & White Development.
