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Penumbra Foundation
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The Penumbra Foundation is a non-profit organization dedicated to providing workshops, education, lectures, and events to the worldwide photographic community. They aim to be a comprehensive resource for photographers of all levels and to promote the impact of photography on culture, history, and the arts.
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Lensless Imaging (Online)
Who needs a lens? This class will focus on the most primitive optics known: the pinhole and the zone plate, both of which create strange and etherial images with the simplest of means. A pinhole forms an image by diffraction of light around the edges of the small hole while a zone plate also uses diffraction using rings printed on a piece of mylar. The resulting images seem to be from another world and have a mystical and mysterious...
Archiving for Artists and Collectors
In three one hour online sessions you will learn a basic and easy process to (step-by-step) assess, organize and archive your collection. This course covers physical as well as digital archiving material. The instructors will speak directly to questions students bring to the class during the zoom sessions. Topics include: How to assess your collection and decide where to start. This will include specific methodology for determining the condition...
Discussing Your Work & Ideas
Penumbra Foundation @ Virtual Classroom
Refine your photographic practice in a collaborative setting with artist Adam Fuss at Penumbra Foundation. Submit your in-progress project for personalized feedback and join engaging discussions on process and creativity. Elevate your work through constructive critiques and valuable suggestions in this immersive six-session online class.
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Collodion Troubleshooting
In your post-workshop practice of the wet plate collodion process at home, it is perfectly common to have problems fine-tuning your workflow to get the results you want. Troubleshooting in the darkroom can be a frustrating endeavor when on your own if some time has passed since your last shooting session. In this multi-part online course, Sam Dole will guide you through troubleshooting at every step of the process, drawing upon over ten years...
Holograms
Penumbra Foundation @ 36 E 30th St, New York, NY
A hologram is a three-dimensional image recorded onto a photographic emulsion on glass-plate or film, using a laser. This interactive demo, led by artists Susan Gamble & Michael Wenyon is for those wishing to learn more about this medium as an art form. During the course you will see the set up required to build a hologram ‘camera’. In between exposing and processing a plate during the day, the artists will explain the history and oddities...
$75
35mm and Medium Format Wet Plate
In this workshop, students will be using 35mm SLR cameras and medium format Holgas to make small-format glass negatives, ambrotypes and tintypes, in camera. Students will learn the techniques of preparing the plate, pouring collodion, exposing, developing, fixing and varnishing. The class will discuss chemical mixing and safety. Experimentation is strongly encouraged.
Intermediate Seven Weeks of Wet Plate
Penumbra Foundation @ 36 E 30th St, New York, NY
This course is designed for those who have prior wet plate experience and are looking to hone in on technique. Sam will help students assess exposure in the studio, optimizing your lighting technique for subject matter, cleanliness of plates, view camera operation and more. Attendees are welcome to bring in examples of their own work for review. All the chemistry and materials are included, students can bring in their own camera to use during...
The Riso-Photo Zine-Book
Penumbra Foundation @ 36 E 30th St, New York, NY
Over the course of this class students will explore printing their own photographic work on the Penumbra Risograph [RISO]: a process well suited to the production of small edition prints, posters, books, and zines. The course will cover basic use of the RISO – no previous experience is necessary – and will then move on into an exploration of the challenges and opportunities of producing lens-based work on the machine. Topics covered...
Beyond the Silver Gelatin: HaloChrome
Penumbra Foundation @ 36 E 30th St, New York, NY
Participants will learn how to apply “silvering out” techniques of chromoskedasic sabattier and Halo-chroming will be employed to create mirror-like, metallic areas on black and white prints. Additional topics covered will include adjusting for contrast with chemistry and warm or cool tone effects. MATERIALS LIST REQUIRED Black and white photo paper (Glossy & Matte will produce different effects, both are effective). Traditional...
No Enlarger Necessary
Without an enlarger, you are free to think outside of the box, work with new materials, and learn how to design strong images without having the same control as a traditional enlarger. Participants will work with various light sources, most of which are readily available in one's home. Other unconventional materials will be explored, such as sand, flowers, and water. Students will be introduced to the art of “printing by feel,” as they learn...
Stereo Wet Plate
Penumbra Foundation @ 36 E 30th St, New York, NY
Immerse yourself in the fascinating realm of stereoscopy and bring your images to life in 3D with this two-day workshop. Explore the principles of stereoscopic imaging and learn how to create stunning stereo images using the wet plate collodion process. Discover the magic of depth and dimension in photography at Penumbra Foundation.
From Phone to Wall: Instagram in Print
Penumbra Foundation @ Online Class, New York, NY
During this online course, students aged 14 - 18 will explore creating photo-narrative projects using phone cameras, creating negatives and prints at home, and digitizing their work to exhibit on an online platform. Class time will be spent exploring photographic practices by various artists, in-class and at-home shoots, engaging in class critiques, learning analog techniques, lighting demonstrations, engaging in a guest artist visit, and exploring...
Reclaiming Experimentation
Penumbra Foundation @ Online Class, New York, NY
This six week course is focused on experimentation and using accessible material. During this course, you will be encouraged to play and explore the sociopolitics of material. Throughout this hands-on process, you will explore the history of art and experimentation with a dedication to decolonization. Participants will continuously explore examples that challenge and expand our understanding with a focus on QBIPOC artists.
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