Darkroom Printing

AlterWork Studios

4.9 9 reviews

Develop your darkroom printing skills through hands-on practice with the core techniques of analog photography. From creating contact sheets and selecting frames to refining exposures using test strips, dodging, burning, and filter adjustments, each step deepens your understanding of this enduring craft. You'll leave with a contact sheet and one or two completed prints, along with a greater appreciation for the art of traditional film printing.

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15 and older
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40-20 22nd St, Long Island City, NY
6 hours over 2 sessions

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Sat. Dec 12th, 11am–2pm ET

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In this hands-on darkroom class, you will bring previously developed film and a folder or binder to organize your prints. The session covers creating a contact sheet from a roll of film, selecting 2 to 3 frames to print, and then executing the complete printing process. You will learn how to make test strips to determine appropriate exposure times, use the enlarger to frame your image precisely, apply dodging and burning techniques for tonal control, and work with filters for creative effects.

This class meets twice, and you must be available to attend both sessions. There are no makeup dates available due to the intensive nature and short duration of the course.

You will leave the course with one contact sheet and at least one to two finished 8-by-10-inch prints. The studio provides print dryers and drying racks for finishing your work. Alternatively, students may purchase and bring a blotter book for air-drying prints at home.

AlterWork supplies all darkroom equipment, chemicals, and RC (resin-coated) photographic paper needed for printing. You will simply need to bring your developed film and, optionally, a blotter book for drying your finished prints.

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For classes with more than 4 sessions:

To receive a 95% course refund, requests must be received at least 15 business days prior to the first session.
To receive a 75% refund, requests must be received at least 8 business days prior to the first session.
To receive a 50% refund, requests must be received at least 4 business days prior to the first session.
No refunds, transfers or application of fees to future classes are granted from and after the date of the first class. NO EXCEPTIONS

The school reserve the right to cancel any class with less then 5 students. In the event of cancellation, class transfer and/or store credit will be issued.

In any event where a customer wants to cancel their enrollment and is eligible for a full refund, a 5% processing fee will be deducted from the refund amount.

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AlterWork Studios

AlterWork Studios, founded by artist and curator Tina Stipanovic, is an open-access art and community center in Astoria that supports contemporary artists with affordable workspaces, tools, classes, and public exposure to help advance their careers. With deep roots in the local arts scene, Tina also curates for the Kaufman Arts District and founded the Backlot Art Festival.

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Darkroom Printing

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