EBPCO Workshops Program

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The East Bay Photo Collective workshops program offers hands-on learning experiences in digital, darkroom, experimental, and alternative process photography techniques and other photo-based practices.

Our workshops are held in-person from one of our two locations: Oakland Photo Workshop or the EBPCO Community Darkroom.

Sign up for a workshop below! For additional support, check out our FAQ or email workshops@ebpco.org

  • - Participation in EBPCO workshops is currently limited to adults 18+ unless otherwise specified. 

    - EBPCO memberships are NOT required for workshop participation unless specifically noted.

    - Current EBPCO members may receive discounts on enrollment fees with valid codeentered at checkout. Some restrictions apply.

    - Advanced registration is required for participation in all workshops unless otherwise specified. Registration is not confirmed until payment has been received in full. 

    - Registration for workshops opens online from the calendar below on the morning of the listed registration dates.

    - Please direct any and all registration questions to workshops@ebpco.org

  • - Participants who cancel their registration more than seven (7) business days prior to a workshop are eligible for a partial refund with a $10 cancelation fee withheld.*

    * Effective December 2025 the cancellation fee withheld will be 20% of the enrollment fee. *

    - Participants who cancel less than seven (7) business days prior to a workshop date are not eligible for a refund of any kind. 

    - Enrollment fees cannot be held or transferred from one workshop to another.

    - EBPCO reserves the right to cancel any workshop due to low enrollment. In such cases, all registered participants will be notified and refunded in a timely fashion. 

    - Cancellations requests must be made via email to workshops@ebpco.orgonly.

  • - NO make-up sessions are available for any missed sessions for any reason.

    - NO compensation is available for late or non-attendance of workshops.

    - EBPCO workshops are non-transferable.

    - EBPCO reserves the right to use photographs of work created in our workshops and/or the photographic likeness of participants for promotional materials including, but not limited to, our website, social media, printed flyers, and/or any other promotional efforts. 

    - Participants may notify us if they wish their work and/or photographic likeness be withheld from being included in such materials. All such requests should be made before the workshop begins by notifying the instructor and/or any EBPCO staff or volunteers present.

    - Please direct any questions to workshops@ebpco.org

Summer Workshops

Starting this Summer, we're moving away from monthly sign ups to TERM registration. This means our entire Summer term (July, August, & September workshops) will ALL open for registration June 1st

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Starting this Summer, we're moving away from monthly sign ups to TERM registration. This means our entire Summer term (July, August, & September workshops) will ALL open for registration June 1st

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Starting this Summer, we're moving away from monthly sign ups to TERM registration. This means our entire Summer term (July, August, & September workshops) will ALL open for registration June 1st

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Starting this Summer, we're moving away from monthly sign ups to TERM registration. This means our entire Summer term (July, August, & September workshops) will ALL open for registration June 1st

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Starting this Summer, we're moving away from monthly sign ups to TERM registration. This means our entire Summer term (July, August, & September workshops) will ALL open for registration June 1st!

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Starting this Summer, we're moving away from monthly sign ups to TERM registration. This means our entire Summer term (July, August, & September workshops) will ALL open for registration June 1st!

Starting this Summer, we're moving away from monthly sign ups to TERM registration. This means our entire Summer term (July, August, & September workshops) will ALL open for registration June 1st - Starting this Summer, we're moving away from monthly sign ups to TERM registration. This means our entire Summer term (July, August, & September workshops) will ALL open for registration June 1st - Starting this Summer, we're moving away from monthly sign ups to TERM registration. This means our entire Summer term (July, August, & September workshops) will ALL open for registration June 1st - Starting this Summer, we're moving away from monthly sign ups to TERM registration. This means our entire Summer term (July, August, & September workshops) will ALL open for registration June 1st - Starting this Summer, we're moving away from monthly sign ups to TERM registration. This means our entire Summer term (July, August, & September workshops) will ALL open for registration June 1st! - Starting this Summer, we're moving away from monthly sign ups to TERM registration. This means our entire Summer term (July, August, & September workshops) will ALL open for registration June 1st!

AUGUST‍ ‍ ‍Registration Open!

Featured
Anthotype Printing
Aug 2
Anthotype Printing

WITH JAYA BHAT AT THE EBPCO DARKROOM

Anthotype Printing is a photographic process that uses the sun along with light sensitive emulsions made from plant matter to create unique prints. Participants learn the basics of this process, using a variety of materials to create different anthotype emulsions and print their own one-of-a-kind photograms and photographs.

Requirements: Participants must send images files they wish to print in class to the instructor in advance. All other materials are provided by EBPCO! No previous experience required.

ENROLLMENT FEE: $60* | MATERIALS FEE: $15

Sold Out - Join Waitlist ‍ ‍‍

*Current EBPCO members may receive enrollment fee discounts with valid code entered at checkout

Intro to Darkroom (5-Week)
Aug 5
Intro to Darkroom (5-Week)

WITH JYOTI LIGGIN AT THE EBPCO DARKROOM

This five-week course (8/5 - 9/2) is for those who are comfortable shooting 35mm film but have no previous experience in a black & white darkroom. Throughout the course, participants are guided through the basics of darkroom processes, including processing black & white film, contact printing, enlargement printing, print finishing, and negative scanning.

Requirements: Participants must bring two exposed but unprocessed rolls of 35mm black & white film to work with for the first class. All other materials are provided by EBPCO! Previous experience shooting 35mm film OR completion of our Intro to 35mm Film Photography workshop is required.

ENROLLMENT FEE: $280* | MATERIALS FEE: $30

Sold Out - Join Waitlist ‍ ‍

*Current EBPCO members may receive enrollment fee discounts with valid code entered at checkout

Advanced Darkroom Printing (2-Week)
Aug 6
Advanced Darkroom Printing (2-Week)

WITH VINCE DONOVAN AT THE EBPCO DARKROOM

This two-week advanced workshop (8/6-8/13) is reserved for registered users of the EBPCO darkroom who want to take their printing to the next level. Participants 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!

Requirements: Participants must bring a selection of negatives and darkroom prints made at the EBPCO darkroom to class. All other materials for this course are provided by EBPCO! Previous experience with black & white darkroom printing and an active EBPCO Darkroom subscription are required.

ENROLLMENT FEE: $180* | MATERIALS FEE: $15

REGISTER HERE!

*Current EBPCO members may receive enrollment fee discounts with valid code entered at checkout

Intro to 35mm Film Photography
Aug 8
Intro to 35mm Film Photography

WITH NAJEE TOBIN AT THE EBPCO DARKROOM

This one-day workshop is for those who are new to shooting film and looking to get started. Participants shoot a roll of black & white 35mm film and learn about all the basics, including ISO, aperture, shutter speed, light metering, focus, and more. A great class to take on its own or to prepare for enrollment in Intro to Darkroom.

Requirements: Participants must bring their own 35mm SLR camera. All other materials are provided by EBPCO! No previous experience is required, but if you’re unsure if your camera is working or the right kind, we recommend signing up for our Dr. Philm Camera Repair workshop to have it checked before class.

ENROLLMENT FEE: $50* | MATERIALS FEE: $15

Sold Out - Join Waitlist ‍ ‍

*Current EBPCO members may receive enrollment fee discounts with valid code entered at checkout

Advanced Lightroom
Aug 9
Advanced Lightroom

WITH NICOLE WHITE AT OAKLAND PHOTO WORKSHOP

This one-day workshop is for those comfortable with the basics of Lightroom to explore more complex editing techniques and workflows. Participants gain a deeper understanding of Lightroom Classic’s capabilities, including the use of global and selective masking, creating and applying presets, working with virtual copies, preparing files for different outputs, and various considerations around resolution and export settings.

Requirements: Participants must bring a laptop with Lightroom Classic installed, a charger, and 10–40 image files they'd like to work with. All other materials are provided by EBPCO! Some Previous experience using Adobe Lightroom OR completion of our Intro to Digital Photography workshop is required.

ENROLLMENT FEE: $60* | MATERIALS FEE: $5

REGISTER HERE!

*Current EBPCO members may receive enrollment fee discounts with valid code entered at checkout

Dr Philm Camera Repair
Aug 15
Dr Philm Camera Repair

WITH PHILIP KRAYNA AT OAKLAND PHOTO WORKSHOP

This one-day workshop is where participants can bring their secondhand film cameras and questions to our resident film camera obsessive, Dr. Philm! During the workshop, participants receive camera testing and assessment, a brief explanation of how their camera works, and assistance with minor repairs when possible. Resources and referrals for further repair are offered if needed.

Requirements: No previous experience required. All materials are provided by EBPCO!

This workshop is FREE and open to all, though advanced sign up is required.

Sold Out - Join Waitlist ‍ ‍

SEPTEMBER ‍ ‍Registration Open!

Featured
Intro to Darkroom (5-Week)
Sep 1
Intro to Darkroom (5-Week)

WITH SOPHIE STOERKEL AT THE EBPCO DARKROOM

This five-week course (9/1 - 9/29) is for those who are comfortable shooting 35mm film but have no previous experience in a black & white darkroom. Throughout the course, participants are guided through the basics of darkroom processes, including processing black & white film, contact printing, enlargement printing, print finishing, and negative scanning.

Requirements: Participants must bring two exposed but unprocessed rolls of 35mm black & white film to work with for the first class. All other materials are provided by EBPCO! Previous experience shooting 35mm film OR completion of our Intro to 35mm Film Photography workshop is required.

ENROLLMENT FEE: $280* | MATERIALS FEE: $30

REGISTER HERE

*Current EBPCO members may receive enrollment fee discounts with valid code entered at checkout

Darkroom Refresher
Sep 5
Darkroom Refresher

AT THE EBPCO DARKROOM

This one-day workshop is for those with some previous black & white darkroom experience who’ve been away from it for some time. Participants go through the process of black & white film processing and darkroom printing with an instructor as a brief hands-on refresher to these foundational techniques.

Requirements: 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! Some previous experience with black & white film processing and printing is required.

ENROLLMENT FEE: $125* | MATERIALS FEE: $15

REGISTER HERE!

*Current EBPCO members may receive enrollment fee discounts with valid code entered at checkout

Lenticular Printing
Sep 6
Lenticular Printing

WITH ZIRU MO AT OAKLAND PHOTO WORKSHOP

Lenticular Printing is a special method for compositing two images into a single print that alters depending on the angle of the viewer. From understanding fundamental principles, exploring mechanics, to crafting personalized prints, this workshop provides participants with all the tools to get started with DIY lenticular printing.

Requirements: Participants must bring a laptop to class, and will be asked to email some images they wish to print in the workshop to the instructor in advance. All other materials are provided by EBPCO! No previous experience required.

ENROLLMENT FEE: $50* | MATERIALS FEE: $15

Sold Out - Join Waitlist ‍ ‍

*Current EBPCO members may receive enrollment fee discounts with valid code entered at checkout

Advanced Cyanotype: Textiles & Botanicals
Sep 27
Advanced Cyanotype: Textiles & Botanicals

WITH CHRISSY HUHN AT THE EBPCO DARKROOM

This one-day advanced workshop is for those who’ve got the basics of cyanotype down and want to dive deeper into the process by making prints on fabric and shifting print tones. Participants bring their own negatives and prints and choose from provided fabric and a selection of botanical toners to experiment with.

Requirements: Participants must bring their own digital negatives and some previously made cyanotypes on paper to work with in class. All other materials are provided by EBPCO! Previous cyanotype printing experience OR completion of Intro to Cyanotype workshop is required.

ENROLLMENT FEE: $70* | MATERIALS FEE: $15

Sold Out - Join Waitlist ‍ ‍

*Current EBPCO members may receive enrollment fee discounts with valid code entered at checkout

SUMMER CRITIQUE SESSION ‍

Featured
Group Critique Session
Sep 8
Group Critique Session

WITH GUEST LEADER JAN WATTEN AND FACILITATOR BOB SHONKOFF AT OAKLAND PHOTO WORKSHOP

Join us at Oakland Photo Workshop for an in-person critique session where photographers share printed images, works in progress, and developing projects. Guided by experienced EBPCO leaders, participants receive thoughtful feedback and fresh perspectives while engaging in meaningful discussion about photographic art. The session offers a supportive space to speak about your work, gain insight from peers, and refine ideas. Workshop participants are especially encouraged to attend and share what they are creating. This session is open to EBPCO members only. If you don’t have a membership, you can start one HERE.

Register Here Starting August 1st

This is a FREE event, but advance registration is required.

Fall Workshops Preview

OCTOBER Registration Opens September 1st

Featured
Printing with Liquid Emulsion
Oct 3
Printing with Liquid Emulsion

WITH BRENNA HANSEN AT THE EBPCO DARKROOM

Liquid Emulsion is a bottled version of the light sensitive coating normally found on darkroom paper. It can be applied to wood, fabric, ceramic, and more, allowing silver gelatin prints to be made on the surface of just about any object. Participants learn the basics, printing from film negatives onto a variety of materials.

Requirements: Participants must bring their own 35mm black & white negatives to print from. All other materials are provided by EBPCO! Previous darkroom printing experience OR completion of Intro to Darkroom workshop is required.

ENROLLMENT FEE: $85* | MATERIALS FEE: $25

Register Here Starting September 1st - Sign Up for a Reminder Email

*Current EBPCO members may receive enrollment fee discounts with valid code entered at checkout

Intro to Darkroom (5-Week)
Oct 7
Intro to Darkroom (5-Week)

AT THE EBPCO DARKROOM

This five-week course (10/7 - 11/4) is for those who are comfortable shooting 35mm film but have no previous experience in a black & white darkroom. Throughout the course, participants are guided through the basics of darkroom processes, including processing black & white film, contact printing, enlargement printing, print finishing, and negative scanning.

Requirements: Participants must bring two exposed but unprocessed rolls of 35mm black & white film to work with for the first class. All other materials are provided by EBPCO! Previous experience shooting 35mm film OR completion of our Intro to 35mm Film Photography workshop is required.

ENROLLMENT FEE: $280* | MATERIALS FEE: $30

Register Here Starting September 1st - Sign Up for a Reminder Email

*Current EBPCO members may receive enrollment fee discounts with valid code entered at checkout

Book Binding for Photographers
Oct 11
Book Binding for Photographers

WITH JULIAYN COLEMAN AT OAKLAND PHOTO WORKSHOP

This one-day workshop introduces 4 different bookbinding structures, including one-sheet, pamphlet, accordion, and stab binding. Participants get to make all 4 structures, a wrap to house them all, and discuss ways these structures can be adapted to include images and photographs.

Requirements: Participants are invited to bring some of their own paper, though a set of materials will be provided. All materials are provided by EBPCO! No previous experience required.

ENROLLMENT FEE: $60* | MATERIALS FEE: $15

Register Here Starting September 1st - Sign Up for a Reminder Email

*Current EBPCO members may receive enrollment fee discounts with valid code entered at checkout

Darkroom Refresher
Oct 18
Darkroom Refresher

AT THE EBPCO DARKROOM

This one-day workshop is for those with some previous black & white darkroom experience who’ve been away from it for some time. Participants go through the process of black & white film processing and darkroom printing with an instructor as a brief hands-on refresher to these foundational techniques.

Requirements: 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! Some previous experience with black & white film processing and printing is required.

ENROLLMENT FEE: $125* | MATERIALS FEE: $15

Register Here Starting September 1st - Sign Up for a Reminder Email

*Current EBPCO members may receive enrollment fee discounts with valid code entered at checkout

Intro to Darkroom (5-Week)
Oct 20
Intro to Darkroom (5-Week)

AT THE EBPCO DARKROOM

This five-week course (10/20 - 11/17) is for those who are comfortable shooting 35mm film but have no previous experience in a black & white darkroom. Throughout the course, participants are guided through the basics of darkroom processes, including processing black & white film, contact printing, enlargement printing, print finishing, and negative scanning.

Requirements: Participants must bring two exposed but unprocessed rolls of 35mm black & white film to work with for the first class. All other materials are provided by EBPCO! Previous experience shooting 35mm film OR completion of our Intro to 35mm Film Photography workshop is required.

ENROLLMENT FEE: $280* | MATERIALS FEE: $30

Register Here Starting September 1st - Sign Up for a Reminder Email

*Current EBPCO members may receive enrollment fee discounts with valid code entered at checkout

We’ve got even more workshops planned for you in October! Our full schedule will be posted soon.

NOVEMBER Registration Opens September 1st

Featured
Wet Plate Collodion
Nov 7
Wet Plate Collodion

WITH JENNY SAMPSON AT THE EBPCO DARKROOM

Wet Plate Collodion involves hand-coating a metal or glass plate with collodion then submerging it in silver nitrate. While still wet, the sensitized plate is put in a camera, exposed, and processed immediately following exposure. Participants learn the basics of this historical process, using metal plates to create tintypes.

Requirements: All materials are provided by EBPCO! Some previous experience with large format photography and view camera operation is required.

ENROLLMENT FEE: $180* | MATERIALS FEE: $30

Register Here Starting September 1st - Sign Up for a Reminder Email

*Current EBPCO members may receive enrollment fee discounts with valid code entered at checkout

Intro to 35mm Film Photography
Nov 8
Intro to 35mm Film Photography

AT THE EBPCO DARKROOM

This one-day workshop is for those who are new to shooting film and looking to get started. Participants shoot a roll of black & white 35mm film and learn about all the basics, including ISO, aperture, shutter speed, light metering, focus, and more. A great class to take on its own or to prepare for enrollment in Intro to Darkroom.

Requirements: Participants must bring their own 35mm SLR camera. All other materials are provided by EBPCO! No previous experience is required, but if you’re unsure if your camera is working or the right kind, we recommend signing up for our Dr. Philm Camera Repair workshop to have it checked before class.

ENROLLMENT FEE: $50* | MATERIALS FEE: $15

Register Here Starting September 1st - Sign Up for a Reminder Email

*Current EBPCO members may receive enrollment fee discounts with valid code entered at checkout

Phone Photography
Nov 8
Phone Photography

WITH JOP BAYLON AT OAKLAND PHOTO WORKSHOP

This one-day workshop helps participants work with their phone camera settings beyond auto to capture images with more control. Participants learn more about their phone camera and editing apps, as well as the basic concepts of exposure, composition, light, and subject. A selection of images will be printed in class.

Requirements: Participants must bring their phone camera and charger. All other materials are provided by EBPCO! No previous experience required.

ENROLLMENT FEE: $60* | MATERIALS FEE: $5

Register Here Starting September 1st - Sign Up for a Reminder Email

*Current EBPCO members may receive enrollment fee discounts with valid code entered at checkout

Darkroom Refresher
Nov 14
Darkroom Refresher

AT THE EBPCO DARKROOM

This one-day workshop is for those with some previous black & white darkroom experience who’ve been away from it for some time. Participants go through the process of black & white film processing and darkroom printing with an instructor as a brief hands-on refresher to these foundational techniques.

Requirements: 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! Some previous experience with black & white film processing and printing is required.

ENROLLMENT FEE: $125* | MATERIALS FEE: $15

Register Here Starting September 1st - Sign Up for a Reminder Email

*Current EBPCO members may receive enrollment fee discounts with valid code entered at checkout

We’ve got even more workshops planned for you in November! Our full schedule will be posted soon.

Want to give the gift of an EBPCO workshop?

You can now purchase gift certificates for EBPCO workshops in the amount of $25, $50, $100, or $200! These are valid only on EBPCO Workshops. Certificate, redemption codes, and instructions will be emailed within two business days. Gift certificates must be redeemed before 12/31/2026. No refunds or exchanges. Other restrictions may apply.

PURCHASE A WORKSHOP GIFT CERTIFICATE

Workshop Policies

  • - Participation in EBPCO workshops is currently limited to adults 18+ unless otherwise specified. 

    - EBPCO memberships are NOT required for workshop participation unless specifically noted.

    - Current EBPCO members may receive discounts on enrollment fees with valid code entered at checkout. Some restrictions apply.

    - Advanced registration is required for participation in all workshops unless otherwise specified. Registration is not confirmed until payment has been received in full. 

    - Registration for workshops opens online in the morning on the 1st of each month from the calendar below.

    - Please direct any and all registration questions to workshops@ebpco.org

  • - Participants who cancel their registration more than seven (7) business days prior to a workshop are eligible for a partial refund with a $10 cancelation fee withheld.*

    * Effective December 2025 the cancellation fee withheld will be 20% of the enrollment fee. *

    - Participants who cancel less than seven (7) business days prior to a workshop date are not eligible for a refund of any kind. 

    - Enrollment fees cannot be held or transferred from one workshop to another.

    - EBPCO reserves the right to cancel any workshop due to low enrollment. In such cases, all registered participants will be notified and refunded in a timely fashion. 

    - Cancellations requests must be made via email to workshops@ebpco.orgonly.

  • - NO make-up sessions are available for any missed sessions for any reason.

    - NO compensation is available for late or non-attendance of workshops.

    - EBPCO workshops are non-transferable.

    - EBPCO reserves the right to use photographs of work created in our workshops and/or the photographic likeness of participants for promotional materials including, but not limited to, our website, social media, printed flyers, and/or any other promotional efforts. 

    - Participants may notify us if they wish their work and/or photographic likeness be withheld from being included in such materials. All such requests should be made before the workshop begins by notifying the instructor and/or any EBPCO staff or volunteers present.

    - Please direct any questions to workshops@ebpco.org

Interested in Teaching a Workshop with EBPCO? 

We're accepting proposals for photo related workshops for upcoming terms in 2026. Submit your proposal via the form linked below for consideration. 

PROPOSE A WORKSHOP FOR 2026

Workshops Supply Wishlist

We’ve created a wishlist of supplies and materials used by participants in our workshops. Purchases made from this registry are sent to us and help supplement materials costs for our workshops, helping us keep fees affordable and accessible to those who want to learn! If you want to support EBPCO’s workshops program, please check out the list and consider donating an item.

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View the education wishlist

Submit Your Workshop Creations

If you’ve taken an EBPCO workshop and you'd like to share some of the work you made in class, you can submit it here for a chance to be featured! We'll share these images with your instructor as well as on our social media (with your permission and credit to you, of course!)

SUBMIT FOR A FEATURE HERE