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
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
Instructor
Aaron Anderson (Friday) and Chris Gould, (Thursday) John Longyear (Saturdays)
Dates and Time
January 9 – Thur, 6-8:30pm
January 23 – Thur, 6-8:30pm
Chris Gould
January 31 – Fri, 3-5:30pm
February 28- Fri, 3-5:30pm
Aaron Anderson
February 1 – Sat, 10am-12:30pm
March 8 – Sat, 10am-12:30pm
John Longyear
Class Platform
In-person
Class Number
January 23 – 41788
January 31 – 41791
February 1 – 41796
February 28 – 41792
March 8 – 41797
Class Fee
$45
Registration
Winter 2025 registration opens Dec 14 at 10am
*Priority registration for active scholarship recipients starts Dec 11
Instructor Bio
Aaron Anderson is a multimedia artist working out of San Francisco, CA. He works in the photographic arts, often working with film and other analog processes. His output focuses on (but is certainly not limited to) long exposure photography in San Francisco. He currently works at the Harvey Milk Photo Center wherein he helps manage the largest black and white darkroom still operating in the US.
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.
