Pinhole Photography

Adult Online Workshop | This program has been canceled

All levels welcome.

2/18/2021-3/11/2021

1:00 PM-3:00 PM EDT on Th

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$140.00

$125.00

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Learn how to make and use your own camera in this four-week exploration into the art of pinhole photography. With roots earlier than the dawn of photography itself, pinhole photography is still revered by artists for its simplicity of use and the uniquely expressive imagery it creates. Equally suited for both novices and experienced photographers, the class will offer techniques for optimizing your camera construction and exposure, as well as detailed instruction on how to set up a makeshift darkroom to develop your images at home. A full supply list will be provided for two different setups, including an option for tank development which can be done in daylight.

WHAT YOU WILL LEARN IN THIS CLASS
1. How to build a light-tight camera
2. Optimizing pinhole size and calculating aperture
3. Metering/figuring out camera exposure
4. Developing paper positives in a makeshift home darkroom

  • This is an online class hosted through Zoom. We recommend that you download the free Zoom application on your computer, phone, or tablet in advance of the first class.

  • You will receive a confirmation email containing a link to join the course via Zoom. The same link will be used each week.
  • For the first class:

  • • Tea tin, thick cardboard box or other container that is pretty light tight
  • • Electrical tape
  • • Thick aluminum, such as from a disposable pie plate or baking pan
  • • Sewing needle, safety pin, or similar piercing device
  • • Matte black paint or spray paint
  • • Piece of fine grit sandpaper
  • • Ruler or measuring tape with mm markings
  • • Drill, scissors, and/or craft knife
  • • 1 25-sheet box Ilford Direct Positive paper - 4"x5"
  • • 1 - 500mL bottle liquid Ilford Multigrade Developer
  • • 1 - 500mL bottle liquid Ilfostop Stop
  • • 1 - 500mL bottle liquid Ilford rapid fixer
  • • 1 - 1L bottle Sprint Fixer Remover
  • • 4 - 1L chemistry storage bottles
  • • a 1 L measuring pitcher with units of at least 100mL
  • • 1 funnel

  • For subsequent classes:

  • • Tray development option:
  • • 1 deep red safelight bulb
  • • 4 5x7 trays
  • • 4 sets of tongs
  • • Timer (phone timer is fine)

  • Tube development option:

  • • Daylight developing tank that supports 4x5 paper or film
  • (example: 8 x 10 Unicolor Drum, or tanks designed to develop 4x5 film)
  • • Changing bag

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