Introduction to the Darkroom

A great introduction to darkroom printing or a refresher course for anyone who has not been in the darkroom for a while, this workshop will cover the necessary skills for printing in a traditional wet black-and-white darkroom with instructor Camille Rojas. Participants will learn the fundamentals of black-and-white printing, including darkroom chemistry setup and safety, enlarger use, creating test prints and contact sheets, as well as advanced techniques such as dodging and burning and the use of filters to enhance images and create exhibition-ready prints.

Participants should bring processed black-and-white negatives. All other materials will be provided.

Bio

Camille Rojas (b. 1993 Toronto; lives and works in Toronto) is a multidisciplinary artist working primarily in film, photography and performance. Her work is informed by experiences traversing through life and the hyperfixations that sometimes come from it and the way in which the way in which the way in which the way in which the way in which the way in which the way in which the way in which the way in which the way in which the way in which the way in which the way in which the way in which the way in which. Recent interests include: X, Y & Z.
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