B&W Printing: The Next Level

- Developing a subtle sense of control in the darkroom

Photography Classes and Workshops at Project Basho in Philadelphia PA
Anna G. Norton
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Description:

This course is perfect for students with previous darkroom experience that are seeking to refine their printing skills and gain more control over the final look of their photographs. Participants will be introduced to advanced darkroom techniques to make higher quality silver prints. Participants will also use these skills to begin introducing subjective and expressive elements into the images and make the prints speak as you intend.

The class will introduce techniques such as burning & dodging, pre-flashing, & split-filter printing and will demonstrate how these tools can be combined effectively in various situations. Students will develop their eye for tone, learn to visualize their final prints, and come to understand the steps needed to get there.
Schedule:
6-week class
Thursdays, 7 - 10 pm
June 2 – July 7
Class Fee:
  • $425 + lab fee of $50
Now students have access to our facility outside of class time for the duration of course! Come practice what you learned!
Materials Needed:
  • Processed negatives (any format)
  • 8"x10" Ilford Multigrade Paper (RC or Fiber)
  • Scissors
  • Notebook, pen, and paper
  • An apron
Instructor:

Anna G. Norton A native of southern Georgia, Anna Norton received her M.F.A. in photography from Tyler School of Art and her B.A. in anthropology from Tulane University. While working extensively with still photography, her work has evolved to deal primarily with time-lapse images, video, as well as installations featuring grids and linear arrangements of images. She is currently an adjunct professor at University of the Arts, Maryland College Institute of Art, and George Washington University.
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What will be covered in this class?
Reiteration of basic B&W darkroom practices
How to fine-tune your prints in and out of the darkroom
Printing with fiber-based paper with better archival capabilities
Constant feedback throughout your print-making process
Lectures on relevant photographers
Who should take this class?
Students who have some experience printing in a traditional B&W darkroom but who might need a refresher or some guidance and advice along the way, as well as students who want to become more advanced in the darkroom.
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