Upcoming events
Dr Philm Camera Repair
WITH PHILIP KRAYNA AT OAKLAND PHOTO WORKSHOP
Do you have a film camera collecting dust in an attic, inherited from a relative, or recently purchased at a yard sale or on eBay? Bring your cameras and questions to this informal workshop where EPBCO member and film camera obsessive Philip Krayna (aka “Dr. Philm) will test and assess your camera, explain how to use it, and help with minor repairs if possible, so you can start enjoying the magic of film photography.
Class Full! JOIN WAITLIST | This workshop is FREE and open to all, though advanced sign up is required.
EBPCO November Social Gathering
Please join us at Telegraph Beer Garden for a low-key gathering. This is a chance to mingle and meet some fellow photographers, and talk about photography, or whatever else strikes our fancy!
Intro to Darkroom (4-Week)
WITH JYOTI LIGGIN AT THE EBPCO COMMUNITY DARKROOM
This 4 week course is for those who are comfortable shooting 35mm film but have no previous experience in a black & white darkroom. Throughout the course, an instructor will guide you through the basics of darkroom processes, including processing black & white film, contact printing, and enlargement printing. Participants must bring an exposed but unprocessed roll of film to work with for the first class. All other materials for this course are provided by EBPCO!
Class Full! JOIN WAITLIST | ENROLLMENT FEE: $220* | MATERIALS FEE: $30
*Current EBPCO members may receive enrollment fee discounts with valid code entered at checkout
Printing with Liquid Emulsion
WITH BRENNA HANSEN AT THE EBPCO COMMUNITY DARKROOM
Push your photographic work into the realm of sculpture! Liquid emulsion is a bottled version of the light sensitive coating normally found on darkroom photo paper. It can be applied to a variety of materials, allowing images to be made on the surface of just about any object. In this workshop, learn the fundamentals by printing enlarged black & white film negatives onto wood, fabric, ceramic, and more. Participants must have previous experience with traditional darkroom enlargement printing and bring their own 35mm black & white negatives to print. All other materials are provided by EBPCO!
Class Full! JOIN WAITLIST | ENROLLMENT FEE: $85* | MATERIALS FEE: $20
*Current EBPCO members may receive enrollment fee discounts with valid code entered at checkout
Bookbinding for Photographers
WITH JULIAYN COLEMAN AT OAKLAND PHOTO WORKSHOP
In this workshop, participants will make 4 different bookbinding structures and a wrap to house them all. The structures include a one-sheet book, a pamphlet, an accordion, and a stab binding. This workshop is open to all, regardless of prior bookbinding experience, and we'll talk about ways to adapt the structures to include your images! Participants are invited to bring some of their own paper or other potential binding materials to experiment with, though a set of materials will be provided for each participant to work with. All other materials for this workshop will be provided by EBPCO!
Class Full! JOIN WAITLIST | ENROLLMENT FEE: $60* | MATERIALS FEE: $15
*Current EBPCO members may receive enrollment fee discounts with valid code entered at checkout
Intro to 35mm Film Photography
WITH NAJEE TOBIN AT THE EBPCO COMMUNITY DARKROOM
For those who are new to film photography and looking to get started. In this course, an instructor will guide you through the basics of manual camera function and making images with black & white 35mm film, including ISO, aperture, shutter speed, light metering, focus, and more. This workshop will get you making images that can be sent out for processing or prepare you for your own processing work in the darkroom. Participants must bring their own 35mm camera.
Class Full! JOIN WAITLIST | ENROLLMENT FEE: $50* | MATERIALS FEE: $15
*Current EBPCO members may receive enrollment fee discounts with valid code entered at checkout
Gomez Was Here Closing Reception and Artist Q&A
Join us for a closing reception for Gomez Was Here! Guest Curator, Vero Majano, will be joined by the artists to answer your questions, discuss their bodies of work, and discuss street art as inspiration.
The talk will officially start around 3:30 and guests will have time after to view the work and mingle!
Darkroom Refresher
WITH JENNY SAMPSON AT THE EBPCO COMMUNITY DARKROOM
This one-day session is designed for those who have had some previous experience in black & white photography, processing, and printing but have been away from it for some time. We will go through the process of black & white film processing and darkroom printing together as a refresher to these hands-on procedures. Participants must bring an exposed but unprocessed roll of film to work with for the class. All other materials for this course are provided by EBPCO!
Class Full! JOIN WAITLIST | ENROLLMENT FEE: $120* | MATERIALS FEE: $15
*Current EBPCO members may receive enrollment fee discounts with valid code entered at checkout
EBPCO December Photo Walk
It’s Photo Walk Time!
We will be meeting on the first Sunday of the month. Bring any camera you like, and be prepared to wander and shoot for up to an hour.
EBPCO’s bimonthly photo walks are a great way to connect with other photographers while exploring and photographing an interesting Oakland location.
Our photo walks are free and OPEN TO ALL! Bring your camera(s) and your creativity. All cameras welcome, including phones.
Group Critique Session
WITH GUEST LEADER MALCOLM RYDER AND FACILITATOR BOB SHONKOFF AT OAKLAND PHOTO WORKSHOP
This session is open to EBPCO members only. If you don’t have a membership, you can start one HERE. Join us at Oakland Photo Workshop to share your photo projects and works in progress! These in-person sessions have proven to provide an engaging and supportive space for sharing constructive feedback on both individual images and more defined projects. Established EBPCO leaders offer fresh perspectives, and, along with like-minded peers, you will gain the experience of speaking about your own art and the art of others. We encourage participants in our workshops to attend and share what you made and are working on!
REGISTER HERE STARTING NOVEMBER 1st | This is a FREE event, but advance registration is required.
Polaroid Manipulation
WITH SAKARA BIRDSONG AT THE EBPCO COMMUNITY DARKROOM
In this one-day workshop, participants will learn methods for manipulating and transferring Polaroid film. This includes transferring an image onto paper or glass and working to create collages out of polaroids with these materials. We’ll also learn how to safely experiment with everyday chemicals found in the pantry to create unconventional polaroid images. Participants are asked to bring a polaroid camera as well as some film (600 or I-type). All other materials are provided by EBPCO.
REGISTER HERE Starting December 1st | ENROLLMENT FEE: $75* | MATERIALS FEE: $10
*Current EBPCO members may receive enrollment fee discounts with valid code entered at checkout
Intro to Portrait Photography
WITH VINCE DONOVAN AT OAKLAND PHOTO WORKSHOP
This one-day workshop will cover the basics of good portrait photography, including lighting, posing, hair, and makeup. Participants will work with a model and basic studio lighting set-ups to create a variety of portraits. This workshop is intended for photographers of all stripes, formats, and experience levels, including digital, film, and phone. Participants should bring their own digital camera, film camera, or camera phone, as well as memory cards, chargers, or film if applicable. All other equipment and materials will be provided by EBPCO!
REGISTER HERE Starting December 1st | ENROLLMENT FEE: $50* | MATERIALS FEE: $20
*Current EBPCO members may receive enrollment fee discounts with valid code entered at checkout
Intro to Darkroom (5-Week)
AT THE EBPCO COMMUNITY DARKROOM
This 5 week course is for those who are comfortable shooting 35mm film but have no previous experience in a black & white darkroom. Throughout the course, an instructor will guide you through the basics of darkroom processes, including processing black & white film, contact printing, enlargement printing, print finishing, and negative scanning. Participants must bring two exposed but unprocessed rolls of film to work with for the first class. All other materials for this course are provided by EBPCO!
REGISTER HERE! Starting December 1st | ENROLLMENT FEE: $280* | MATERIALS FEE: $30
*Current EBPCO members may receive enrollment fee discounts with valid code entered at checkout
Darkroom Refresher
WITH JENNY SAMPSON AT THE EBPCO COMMUNITY DARKROOM
This one-day session is designed for those who have had some previous experience in black & white photography, processing, and printing but have been away from it for some time. We will go through the process of black & white film processing and darkroom printing together as a refresher to these hands-on procedures. Participants must bring an exposed but unprocessed roll of film to work with for the class. All other materials for this course are provided by EBPCO!
REGISTER HERE Starting December 1st | ENROLLMENT FEE: $120* | MATERIALS FEE: $15
*Current EBPCO members may receive enrollment fee discounts with valid code entered at checkout
iPhone Videography
WITH JOP BAYLON AT OAKLAND PHOTO WORKSHOP
This beginner-friendly workshop teaches you how to capture polished, engaging videos using your iPhone. You’ll explore camera settings, framing, and simple editing techniques to create professional-looking videos. Perfect for beginners, creators, and storytellers who want to capture cinematic video moments with just their phone. The class will include lectures, demonstrations, hands-on activities, and time to edit your videos.
REGISTER HERE Starting December 1st | ENROLLMENT FEE: $50* | MATERIALS FEE: $5
*Current EBPCO members may receive enrollment fee discounts with valid code entered at checkout
Intro to 35mm Film Photography
WITH JENNY SAMPSON AT THE EBPCO COMMUNITY DARKROOM
For those who are new to film photography and looking to get started. In this course, an instructor will guide you through the basics of manual camera function and making images with black & white 35mm film, including ISO, aperture, shutter speed, light metering, focus, and more. This workshop will get you making images that can be sent out for processing or prepare you for your own processing work in the darkroom. Participants must bring their own 35mm camera.
REGISTER HERE Starting January 1st | ENROLLMENT FEE: $50* | MATERIALS FEE: $15
*Current EBPCO members may receive enrollment fee discounts with valid code entered at checkout
Intro to Darkroom (5-Week)
AT THE EBPCO COMMUNITY DARKROOM
This 5 week course is for those who are comfortable shooting 35mm film but have no previous experience in a black & white darkroom. Throughout the course, an instructor will guide you through the basics of darkroom processes, including processing black & white film, contact printing, enlargement printing, print finishing, and negative scanning. Participants must bring two exposed but unprocessed rolls of film to work with for the first class. All other materials for this course are provided by EBPCO!
REGISTER HERE! Starting January 1st | ENROLLMENT FEE: $280* | MATERIALS FEE: $30
*Current EBPCO members may receive enrollment fee discounts with valid code entered at checkout
Advanced Darkroom Printing (2-Week)
WITH VINCE DONOVAN AT THE EBPCO COMMUNITY DARKROOM
This two-week advanced workshop is reserved for registered users of the EBPCO darkroom who want to take their printing to the next level. You'll learn techniques to work more efficiently and effectively in the darkroom to get consistently good prints with vivid blacks, rich mid-tones, and sparkling highlights! Participants must bring a selection of negatives and darkroom prints made at the EBPCO darkroom to the first class. All other materials for this course are provided by EBPCO!
REGISTER HERE! Starting January 1st | ENROLLMENT FEE: $180* | MATERIALS FEE: $15
*Current EBPCO members may receive enrollment fee discounts with valid code entered at checkout
Matting & Framing
WITH JENNY SAMPSON & JAN WATTEN AT OAKLAND PHOTO WORKSHOP
Learn the importance and the basics of framing and presenting your photographic work. This workshop will cover frame styles, colors and sizes; mat colors and borders; mat vs. no mat; glazing options (glass vs. plexi); finishing (hardware/wires, etc.) and how to present your work at portfolio reviews. Cutting windows in mat board will be demonstrated and attendees will have the opportunity to try cutting their own mat windows. Glass cutting can be demonstrated if there is interest and time.
REGISTER HERE Starting January 1st | ENROLLMENT FEE: $50* | MATERIALS FEE: $15
*Current EBPCO members may receive enrollment fee discounts with valid code entered at checkout
Intro to Digital Photography (4-week)
WITH KELLY SULLIVAN AT OAKLAND PHOTO WORKSHOP
This 4 week course is for those who want to get started with digital photography and photo editing. Participants will learn to operate their digital cameras and receive a hands-on introduction to using Adobe Lightroom to edit their images. Topics covered include image making in manual, importing and exporting image files, and sorting and editing images both in batches as well as individually. Participants must bring a DSLR or mirrorless camera and laptop computer. Participants should either have an Adobe Lightroom subscription or be ready to start a temporary subscription on the first day of class.
REGISTER HERE Starting January 1st | ENROLLMENT FEE: $135* | MATERIALS FEE: $10
*Current EBPCO members may receive enrollment fee discounts with valid code entered at checkout
Chemigram Printing
WITH BRENNA HANSEN AT THE EBPCO COMMUNITY DARKROOM
Chemigrams are made by applying chemicals onto light sensitive photo paper. The results are unique, surprising, and seemingly endless depending on the materials used. In this one day workshop, we’ll experiment with a variety of materials including standard black & white chemistry, oils, waxes, jellies, vinegars, and more to create one of a kind chemigrams and chemilumens. All materials are provided by EBPCO, but participants may choose to bring some of their own photo paper and/or household pantry items to print with if they wish.
REGISTER HERE Starting January 1st | ENROLLMENT FEE: $75* | MATERIALS FEE: $5
*Current EBPCO members may receive enrollment fee discounts with valid code entered at checkout
Intro to Darkroom (5-Week)
AT THE EBPCO COMMUNITY DARKROOM
This 5 week course is for those who are comfortable shooting 35mm film but have no previous experience in a black & white darkroom. Throughout the course, an instructor will guide you through the basics of darkroom processes, including processing black & white film, contact printing, enlargement printing, print finishing, and negative scanning. Participants must bring two exposed but unprocessed rolls of film to work with for the first class. All other materials for this course are provided by EBPCO!
REGISTER HERE! Starting February 1st | ENROLLMENT FEE: $280* | MATERIALS FEE: $30
*Current EBPCO members may receive enrollment fee discounts with valid code entered at checkout
Luminogram Printing
WITH BRENNA HANSEN AT THE EBPCO COMMUNITY DARKROOM
Luminograms are made by capturing the effects of manipulated light onto photosensitive paper. The results from this commonly overlooked darkroom process are limitless depending on the interventions made during exposure. In this workshop, learn the basics by using DIY modified light sources and experimenting with a variety of production methods, incorporating movement, layering, and intervention with optical components to create one of a kind prints. All materials are provided by EBPCO!
REGISTER HERE Starting February 1st | ENROLLMENT FEE: $75* | MATERIALS FEE: $15
*Current EBPCO members may receive enrollment fee discounts with valid code entered at checkout
Photo Zine Making
WITH JAYA BHAT AT OAKLAND PHOTO WORKSHOP
If you think a zine is just a printed pamphlet, get ready to open your mind! In this one day workshop, Jaya will present a variety of zine making techniques, ranging from the more “traditional” to the most unexpected and experimental formats. You’ll get a taste of what goes into digital zine layouts as well as getting hands-on with your own DIY zine mock up.
REGISTER HERE Starting February 1st | ENROLLMENT FEE: $50* | MATERIALS FEE: $10
*Current EBPCO members may receive enrollment fee discounts with valid code entered at checkout
Group Critique Session
WITH GUEST LEADER (TBD) AND FACILITATOR BOB SHONKOFF AT OAKLAND PHOTO WORKSHOP
This session is open to EBPCO members only. If you don’t have a membership, you can start one HERE. Join us at Oakland Photo Workshop to discuss your photo projects and works in progress. The goals of these in-person sessions are to create a supportive space to give and receive constructive feedback on projects in all areas of photography currently being developed. Participants will also practice speaking about their art as well as the art of others. We also encourage participants in our workshops to attend and share what you made and are working on!
REGISTER HERE STARTING FEBRUARY 1st | This is a FREE event, but advance registration is required.
Dr Philm Camera Repair
WITH PHILIP KRAYNA AT OAKLAND PHOTO WORKSHOP
Do you have a film camera collecting dust in an attic, inherited from a relative, or recently purchased at a yard sale or on eBay? Bring your cameras and questions to this informal workshop where EPBCO member and film camera obsessive Philip Krayna (aka “Dr. Philm) will test and assess your camera, explain how to use it, and help with minor repairs if possible, so you can start enjoying the magic of film photography.
REGISTER HERE Starting February 1st | This workshop is FREE and open to all, though advanced sign up is required.
Intro to Cyanotype
WITH BRENNA HANSEN AT THE EBPCO COMMUNITY DARKROOM
Cyanotype is a photographic printing process that uses the sun to produce a cyan blueprint. The process is simple but incredibly diverse, lending itself easily to experimentation. In this one-day workshop, learn both the fundamentals of the process and experimental techniques, producing photograms using natural objects, photographs using digital negatives, and toned & manipulated prints. No previous experience is required, and all materials for this workshop are provided! Participants will be asked to email the images they wish to print in class ahead of time.
REGISTER HERE Starting February 1st | ENROLLMENT FEE: $75* | MATERIALS FEE: $10
*Current EBPCO members may receive enrollment fee discounts with valid code entered at checkout
Intro to Digital Photography
WITH KELLY SULLIVAN AT OAKLAND PHOTO WORKSHOP
For those who own a digital camera and want to learn how to get the most out of it. In this workshop, an instructor will guide you through the basics of digital camera function and making images in manual. This workshop will give you a deeper understanding of your camera's modes and functions as well as a greater sense of control over your image making. Participants must bring their own DSLR or mirrorless camera, batteries, and memory card for file storage.
Class Full! JOIN WAITLIST | ENROLLMENT FEE: $50* | MATERIALS FEE: $5
*Current EBPCO members may receive enrollment fee discounts with valid code entered at checkout
Darkroom Refresher
WITH BRENNA HANSEN AT THE EBPCO COMMUNITY DARKROOM
This one-day session is designed for those who have had some previous experience in black & white photography, processing, and printing but have been away from it for some time. We will go through the process of black & white film processing and darkroom printing together as a refresher to these hands-on procedures. Participants must bring an exposed but unprocessed roll of film to work with for the class. All other materials for this course are provided by EBPCO!
Class Full! JOIN WAITLIST | ENROLLMENT FEE: $120* | MATERIALS FEE: $15
*Current EBPCO members may receive enrollment fee discounts with valid code entered at checkout
Virtual: Members' Show Open House
Do you have questions about submitting your work to EBPCO’s Member Show Open Call? We are offering Office Hours to answer all your technical questions, big or small.
This session is virtual, no RSVP necessary. Drop in anytime with your diptychs ready to submit.
Zoom link:
In Person: Members' Show Open House
Do you have questions about submitting your work to EBPCO’s Member Show Open Call? We are offering Office Hours to answer all your technical questions, big or small.
This session is in-person, at the gallery. Please bring your laptop with the diptychs you plan to submit.
Wet Plate Collodion
WITH JENNY SAMPSON AT THE EBPCO COMMUNITY DARKROOM
Wet Plate Collodion is a photographic process dating back to the 1800’s that involves hand-coating a metal or glass plate with a viscous, salted collodion then submerging it in silver nitrate. While still wet, the sensitized plate is put in the camera, exposed, and processed immediately following exposure. In this one-day workshop, participants will learn the basics of this historical process, using metal plates to create their own one-of-a-kind tintypes. Participants should be familiar with the basics of large format camera operation before registering. All materials for this workshop are provided by EBPCO.
Class Full! JOIN WAITLIST | ENROLLMENT FEE: $150* | MATERIALS FEE: $30
*Current EBPCO members may receive enrollment fee discounts with valid code entered at checkout
Intro to Darkroom (5-Week)
WITH BRENNA HANSEN AT THE EBPCO COMMUNITY DARKROOM
This 5 week course is for those who are comfortable shooting 35mm film but have no previous experience in a black & white darkroom. Throughout the course, an instructor will guide you through the basics of darkroom processes, including processing black & white film, contact printing, enlargement printing, print finishing, and negative scanning. Participants must bring two exposed but unprocessed rolls of film to work with for the first class. All other materials for this course are provided by EBPCO!
Class Full! JOIN WAITLIST | ENROLLMENT FEE: $260* | MATERIALS FEE: $30
*Current EBPCO members may receive enrollment fee discounts with valid code entered at checkout
In Person: Members' Show Open House
Do you have questions about submitting your work to EBPCO’s Member Show Open Call? We are offering Office Hours to answer all your technical questions, big or small.
This session is in-person, at the gallery. Please bring your laptop with the diptychs you plan to submit.
EBPCO October Photo Walk
It’s Photo Walk Time!
We will be meeting on the first Sunday of the month. Bring any camera you like, and be prepared to wander and shoot for up to an hour.
EBPCO’s bimonthly photo walks are a great way to connect with other photographers while exploring and photographing an interesting Oakland location.
Our photo walks are free and OPEN TO ALL! Bring your camera(s) and your creativity. All cameras welcome, including phones.
Gomez Was Here Opening Reception
Join us for an opening reception for Gomez Was Here, a multimedia exhibition curated by Vero Majano. DJ set by Oso Feo.
In Gomez Was Here, a multidisciplinary tribute to the elusive tagger Gomez, artists capture the ways in which the streets participate in their own archiving. Featuring the work of Hernán Martinez, Julian Marin, Kari Orvik, Leena Joshi, and Tatiana Rivas.
Intro to Darkroom (4-Week)
WITH JYOTI LIGGIN AT THE EBPCO COMMUNITY DARKROOM
This 4 week course is for those who are comfortable shooting 35mm film but have no previous experience in a black & white darkroom. Throughout the course, an instructor will guide you through the basics of darkroom processes, including processing black & white film, contact printing, and enlargement printing. Participants must bring an exposed but unprocessed roll of film to work with for the first class. All other materials for this course are provided by EBPCO!
Class Full! JOIN WAITLIST | ENROLLMENT FEE: $220* | MATERIALS FEE: $30
*Current EBPCO members may receive enrollment fee discounts with valid code entered at checkout
Advanced Cyanotype: Textiles & Botanicals
WITH CHRISSY HUHN AT THE EBPCO COMMUNITY DARKROOM
Join us for World Cyanotype Day 2025! Delve deeper into the world of cyanotype by making prints on fabric and toning with botanicals. You’ll have the option to bring some of your own textiles, botanicals, photogram materials, and negatives to experiment with and/or choose from a selection that we’ll provide. All other materials for this workshop are provided by EBPCO. This advanced workshop is reserved for those who have their own previous experience with cyanotype or have taken one of our cyanotype workshops.
Class Full! JOIN WAITLIST | ENROLLMENT FEE: $65* | MATERIALS FEE: $15
*Current EBPCO members may receive enrollment fee discounts with valid code entered at checkout
EBPCO Fest 2025!
EBPCO Fest is an ode to the spirit of creativity and community fostered by the East Bay Photo Collective! It is your chance to contribute to a cause that brings together the power of art, culture, and community. Proceeds from EBPCO Fest will directly support the East Bay Photo Collective’s efforts to provide photographic resources, education, and opportunities for the community.
Intro to Portrait Photography
WITH VINCE DONOVAN AT OAKLAND PHOTO WORKSHOP
This one-day workshop will cover the basics of good portrait photography, including lighting, posing, hair, and makeup. Participants will work with a model and basic studio lighting set-ups to create a variety of portraits. This workshop is intended for photographers of all stripes, formats, and experience levels, including digital, film, and phone. Participants should bring their own digital camera, film camera, or camera phone, as well as memory cards, chargers, or film if applicable. All other equipment and materials will be provided by EBPCO!
Class Full! JOIN WAITLIST | ENROLLMENT FEE: $50* | MATERIALS FEE: $20
*Current EBPCO members may receive enrollment fee discounts with valid code entered at checkout
Closing Reception: If These Eyes Could Talk
Join us for a closing reception celebrating the exhibition If These Eyes Could Talk, curated by Najee Tobin!
EBPCO September Social Gathering
Please join us at Telegraph Beer Garden for a low-key gathering. This is a chance to mingle and meet some fellow photographers, and talk about photography, or whatever else strikes our fancy!
Intro to 35mm Film Photography
WITH NAJEE TOBIN AT THE EBPCO COMMUNITY DARKROOM
For those who are new to film photography and looking to get started. In this course, an instructor will guide you through the basics of manual camera function and making images with black & white 35mm film, including ISO, aperture, shutter speed, light metering, focus, and more. This workshop will get you making images that can be sent out for processing or prepare you for your own processing work in the darkroom. Participants must bring their own 35mm SLR camera. All other supplies are provided by EBPCO!
Class Full! JOIN WAITLIST | ENROLLMENT FEE: $50* | MATERIALS FEE: $15
*Current EBPCO members may receive enrollment fee discounts with valid code entered at checkout
Group Critique Session
WITH GUEST LEADER JESSICA CHEN AND FACILITATOR BOB SHONKOFF AT OAKLAND PHOTO WORKSHOP
This session is open to EBPCO members only. If you don’t have a membership, you can start one HERE. Join us at Oakland Photo Workshop to discuss your photo projects and works in progress. The goals of these in-person sessions are to create a supportive space to give and receive constructive feedback on projects in all areas of photography currently being developed. Participants will also practice speaking about their art as well as the art of others. We also encourage participants in our workshops to attend and share what you made and are working on!
Session Full! JOIN WAITLIST | This is a FREE event, but advance registration is required.
Intro to Darkroom (4-Week)
WITH BRENNA HANSEN AT THE EBPCO COMMUNITY DARKROOM
This 4 week course is for those who are comfortable shooting 35mm film but have no previous experience in a black & white darkroom. Throughout the course, an instructor will guide you through the basics of darkroom processes, including processing black & white film, contact printing, and enlargement printing. Participants must bring an exposed but unprocessed roll of film to work with for the first class. All other materials for this course are provided by EBPCO!
Class Full! JOIN WAITLIST | ENROLLMENT FEE: $220* | MATERIALS FEE: $30
*Current EBPCO members may receive enrollment fee discounts with valid code entered at checkout
Dr Philm Camera Repair
WITH PHILIP KRAYNA AT OAKLAND PHOTO WORKSHOP
Do you have a film camera collecting dust in an attic, inherited from a relative, or recently purchased at a yard sale or on eBay? Bring your cameras and questions to this informal workshop where we will share with others and with EPBCO member and film camera obsessive Philip Krayna (aka “Dr. Philm). Philip will test and assess your camera, if possible help with minor repairs, and explain how to use it, so you can start enjoying the magic of film photography.
Class Full! JOIN WAITLIST | This workshop is FREE and open to all, though advanced sign up is required.
iPhone Photography
WITH JOP BAYLON AT OAKLAND PHOTO WORKSHOP
Learn to control your phone camera settings beyond auto and start capturing stunning images exactly the way you’d like them. In this one day workshop, participants will get to know more about their iPhone camera app, use the Photos app to edit photographs, and learn the basic photographic concepts of exposure, composition, lighting, and subject matter. We’ll even get to print some! Participants must bring their own camera phone and charger. All other materials for this workshop will be provided by EBPCO.
Class Full! JOIN WAITLIST | ENROLLMENT FEE: $60* | MATERIALS FEE: $10
*Current EBPCO members may receive enrollment fee discounts with valid code entered at checkout
Anthotype Printing
Anthotype is a photographic process that uses the sun along with light sensitive emulsions made from plant matter to create unique prints. In this one-day workshop, participants will learn the basics of this process, using a variety materials to create different anthotype emulsions and their own one-of-a-kind prints with them. Sign up at ebpco.org/workshops
Advanced Darkroom Printing
This two day advanced workshop is reserved for registered users of the EBPCO darkroom who want to take their printing to the next level. You'll learn techniques to work more efficiently and effectively in the darkroom to get consistently good prints with vivid blacks, rich mid-tones, and sparkling highlights! Sign up at ebpco.org/workshops
Intro to Darkroom
4 week class for those who are comfortable shooting 35mm film but have no previous experience in a black & white darkroom. An instructor will guide you through the basics of darkroom processes, including film processing, contact printing, and enlargement printing. Sign up at ebpco.org/workshops
EBPCO August Photo Walk
It’s Photo Walk Time!
We will be meeting on the first Sunday of the month. Bring any camera you like, and be prepared to wander and shoot for up to an hour.
EBPCO’s bimonthly photo walks are a great way to connect with other photographers while exploring and photographing an interesting Oakland location.
Our photo walks are free and OPEN TO ALL! Bring your camera(s) and your creativity. All cameras welcome, including phones.
Opening Reception: If These Eyes Could Talk
Join us for an opening reception for If These Eyes Could Talk, curated by Najee Tobin
Brew Your Own Wineol Developer
Enjoy wine in two different ways: as a delicious beverage AND ALSO as a developer base for black & white film processing! In this workshop, participants will learn the basics of film processing with homemade Wine-ol developer. This workshop includes a glass of wine to drink as well as to develop with, and thus is open only to those 21+ years of age. Sign up at ebpco.org/workshops
Lenticular Printing
Explore the mechanics behind lenticular technique and create a small 4 x 6 inch print that alters with angle. From understanding the fundamental principles to crafting personalized prints, this workshop will provide participants with the tools necessary to delve into the artistry of lenticular printing. Sign up at ebpco.org/workshops
Closing Reception: This Sacred Feeling
Join us for a casual closing reception for This Sacred Feeling, EBPCO’s Spring open call!
PROJECTIONS - Slides and Super 8 Film Share Event
PROJECTIONS - Slides and Super 8 Film Share Night at Oakland Photo Workshop.
Join us at Oakland Photo Workshop on Friday, July 12th for an evening of memories, stories and surprises—all told through vintage 35mm slides and Super 8 film. Share your family photos or found images, or simply come and enjoy the show.
We will provide slide and movie projectors, you provide the images! Participation is free and open to all, please sign up here if you plan to present.