Teen Black & White Darkroom – Fine Printing Bootcamp

Date  | July 31st to August 4th, 2017

Time | Monday – Thursday 9am – 2pm (with 1/2 hour lunch) & Friday 9am – 12pm

Instructor  |  Jackie Webster

Location | Rocky Mountain College of Art and Design (1600 Pierce St, Lakewood, CO 80214) and Denver Art Museum/Denver Public Library

Cost  | Non-Members $240   Members $217.50

Skill level  |  Teen has taken an entry level photography class

Goal: To introduce teens to fine art silver gelatin printing techniques

Objectives: At the end of this workshop, participants will:

1. Understand and explain concepts such as tonal range, mood, and composition;

2. Understand and use intermediate-level darkroom techniques such as contrast filtering, dodging/burning, split-bath development, and toning

Required supplies for this program:

Materials (student provides):

• Examples of prints from previous classwork
• Negatives from previous classes
• A work apron, optional
• One-way local bus fare (Friday only)
• Lunch (Monday through Thursday)

Materials (CPAC provides):

• Photographic paper, RC & fiber
• Film and paper chemistry (includes toners)
• Handouts
• Nitrile exam gloves
• Access to CPAC institutional collection for study