Course Description
This hands-on class covers the basics in film camera usage starting with properly loading your film, exposure, depth of field basics and more. Please make sure to bring your film camera and a roll of film. 35mm and medium format (120) will be covered. Film development and darkroom printing are not covered in this course.
Please call the Photo Center at 415-554-9522 if you have any questions about this class.
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
Katherine Akey (Scroll down for more information about the instructor)
Dates and Time
May 26, Tuesday, 6pm-8:30pm
Class Platform
In-Person
Class Number
47523
Class Fee
$50
Registration
Spring 2026 registration opens Mar 7 at 10am
*Priority registration for active scholarship recipients starts Mar 4
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: http:/www.katherineakey.com
