Pinhole Photography Workshop

Experience Analog Photography—Without the Darkroom!

This workshop is for anyone curious about analog photography—from total beginners to seasoned photographers who miss the smell of developer. Using the Pinsta Camera, a compact all-in-one pinhole camera and portable darkroom, you’ll compose, expose, and develop your own black-and-white photo—right inside the camera.

You’ll learn the basics of pinhole photography, use darkroom chemicals to develop your photos, and walk away with one-of-a-kind images that feel more like small pieces of art than snapshots. All materials and tools are provided.*

Whether you're nostalgic for the past or just ready to try something different, this workshop invites you to slow down, shoot with intention, and rediscover the magic of process-based image-making.

*It’s helpful (but not required) to download a pinhole light meter app before class. For iPhone, we recommend Pinhole Assist. For Android, try Pinhole Assist (if available), Lightme, or Lux Light Meter Free.

This event is not sponsored by Black Hawk College.

This project is supported by Quad City Arts re-granting program Arts Dollars, supported by the Illinois Arts Council Agency, the Hubbell-Waterman Foundation, and the Quad Cities Community Foundation - Isabel Bloom Art Education Endowment.

Host or Publisher Amber Dale