Fleisher Art Memorial | Darkroom Open Studio

Darkroom Open Studio

Adult Open Studio | Available

Level: Self-directed. See times in description. | Accessibility: stairs

Date: 9/8/2026-11/16/2026

Time: 12:00 AM-12:00 AM EDT on Tue Wed

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Tuition $165.00

Member Tuition $150.00

Studio Fee: $60.00

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Darkroom Open Studio

Adult Open Studio | Available

Program Description

Darkroom Open Studio is for the intermediate to experienced photography student who needs extra time in the darkroom to develop film and print negatives. Participants must have technical proficiency, be capable of working independently, and agree to adhere to the rules of the studio. Please also note that the darkroom is set up and equipped with chemistry for processing black and white photography. Note that this is a monitored open studio and not an instructed class.

Open Studio Hours are subject to change depending on studio availability. Hours are:

Tuesday: 10:00 AM - 1:00 PM
Wednesday: 6:30 PM - 9:30 PM

First time open studio users must participate in an orientation. Contact Jackson Kramer, Studio Technician, at jkramer@fleisher.org to arrange your orientation.

Note that this classroom is accessible by stairs only; please contact Fleisher for more information.

Special Notes

This is an in-person class. Please review our Safety Policies and Community Guidelines.

To make our classes and workshops accessible to everyone, Fleisher offers tuition assistance every term so that everyone can join our creative community. Tuition assistance applications can be completed once registration is open by clicking here.

Required Supplies

Please be prepared to bring the tools and materials you need with you to Open Studio including a hand towel.

Instructor

Jackson Kramer

Jackson Kramer is a Philadelphia-based artist, whose practice revolves around printmaking and drawing. He received a BFA in printmaking from the Maryland Institute College of Art. Currently Jackson operates as the studio technician for the Works on Paper building at Fleisher Art Memorial. In 2020 he co-founded Who Press’d Press, a print shop specializing in limited edition artist books, prints, and multiples.