Upcoming Workshops Calendar
Spring Workshops - 2024
APRIL WORKSHOPS
PROCESSING FILM WITH PLANT BASED DEVELOPER - SUNDAY, APRIL 14TH - 12-4PM - HELD AT EBPCO DARKROOM BY BEATRICE THORNTON
Discover the time-honored technique of developing film negatives, not with conventional chemicals, but with the power of plants! This unique workshop will immerse you in the magic of alternative photography where art, science, and nature converge. In this hands-on workshop, Participants will work with developer brews made from California native and non-native plants, and are asked to bring 1-4 rolls of exposed black and white film for developing.
ENROLLMENT FEE: $60 | EBPCO Members Receive 20% Off | REGISTER HERE (SOLD OUT)
DARKROOM PHOTOGRAPHY BASICS - 4 WEEK - TUESDAYS, APRIL 2ND-23RD - 6-8pm - HELD AT EBPCO DARKROOM BY BRENNA HANSEN
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, while focusing on your goals within the medium. Topics covered include 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! Includes a one month limited membership to the EBPCO Darkroom.
ENROLLMENT FEE: $200 | MATERIALS FEE: $30 | EBPCO Members Receive 20% Off | REGISTER HERE (SOLD OUT!)
BLACK & WHITE DARKROOM REFRESHER - SUNDAY, APRIL 28th - 2-6PM - AT EBPCO DARKROOM BY VINCE DONOVAN
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 available through EBPCO!
ENROLLMENT FEE: $100 | MATERIALS FEE: $15 | EBPCO Members Receive 20% Off | REGISTER HERE (SOLD OUT)
MAY WORKSHOPS
DR. PHILM CAMERA REPAIR - SATURDAY, MAY 4TH - 11AM-1PM - HELD AT OAKLAND PHOTO WORKSHOP BY PHILP KRAYNA
Do you have a film camera sitting in your closet or collecting dust in an attic, inherited from a relative or borrowed from a friend, or recently purchased at a yard sale or on eBay? Bring your cameras and question 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.
This is a FREE Workshop, but advance registration is suggested. | REGISTER HERE
VIDEO FOR DIGITAL PHOTOGRAPHERS - SUNDAY, MAY 19TH - TIME 3-6PM - HELD AT OAKLAND PHOTO WORKSHOP BY KEITH BATTLE
Finding the transition from still photography to video downright daunting? This hands-on workshop will demystify some of the settings, tools and techniques that are fundamental to capturing video. You'll have to unlearn some things and abandon some tried and true photography tricks but you'll have fun and start shooting better footage right away! Participants must bring their video-enabled camera and 1 or 2 of their favorite lenses. Participants are strongly encouraged to familiarize themselves with putting their camera into full manual video mode prior to the workshop.
ENROLLMENT FEE: $50 | EBPCO Members Receive 20% Off | REGISTER HERE
PRINTING WITH PLANT BASED DEVELOPER - SUNDAY MAY 5th - 12-4PM - HELD AT EBPCO DARKROOM BY BEATRICE THORNTON
Delve deeper into the world of sustainable gelatin silver developing with plants by making darkroom prints using plant-based developers. In this workshop participants will have the opportunity to make prints from their negatives. They will have the option of bringing their own plant brews and/or choosing from a selection. Participants will also learn to mix chemistry and observe how their negatives respond to different developers.
ENROLLMENT FEE: $60 | MATERIALS FEE: $15 | EBPCO Members Receive 20% Off
DARKROOM PHOTOGRAPHY BASICS - 2 DAY INTENSIVE - TUESDAY, MAY 14th + THURSDAY, MAY 16th - 6-9:30pm - HELD AT EBPCO DARKROOM BY JYOTI LIGGIN
This 2 day intensive 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, while focusing on your goals within the medium. Topics covered include 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 available through EBPCO!
ENROLLMENT FEE: $150 | MATERIALS FEE: $15 | EBPCO Members Receive 20% Off | REGISTER HERE (SOLD OUT)
BLACK & WHITE DARKROOM REFRESHER - SATURDAY, MAY 18th - 12-4pm - AT EBPCO DARKROOM BY NGÂN VU
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 available through EBPCO!
ENROLLMENT FEE: $100 | MATERIALS FEE: $15 | EBPCO Members Receive 20% Off | REGISTER HERE
JUNE WORKSHOPS - Registration Opens May 1st!
ZINE MAKING - JUNE, 9TH - 3PM-6PM - HELD AT OAKLAND PHOTO WORKSHOP BY JAYA BHAT
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. Participants are invited to bring a variety of their own printed images that they are interested in putting into a zine. All other materials for this workshop are provided by EBPCO.
ENROLLMENT FEE: $50 | MATERIALS FEE: $5 | EBPCO Members Receive 20% Off | REGISTER HERE - Open May 1st
CYANOTYPE PRINTING - SATURDAY, JUNE 22nd - 12-4pm - HELD AT EBPCO DARKROOM BY BRENNA HANSEN
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 the following works in cyanotype: 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.
ENROLLMENT FEE: $60 | MATERIALS FEE: $5 | EBPCO Members Receive 20% Off | REGISTER HERE - Open May 1st
DARKROOM PHOTOGRAPHY BASICS - 2 DAY INTENSIVE - MONDAY, JUNE 10th + WEDNESDAY, JUNE 12th - 6-9:30 pm - HELD AT EBPCO DARKROOM BY BRENNA HANSEN
This 2 day intensive 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, while focusing on your goals within the medium. Topics covered include 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 available through EBPCO!
ENROLLMENT FEE: $150 | MATERIALS FEE: $15 | EBPCO Members Receive 20% Off | REGISTER HERE - Open MAY 1st
35MM MANUAL CAMERA BASICS - SATURDAY, JUNE 29th - 3-6pm - HELD AT EBPCO DARKROOM BY NAJEE TOBIN
For those who own a 35mm camera and want to learn how to get the most out of it. 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.
ENROLLMENT FEE: $50 | MATERIALS FEE: $10 | EBPCO Members Receive 20% Off | REGISTER HERE - Open May 1st
Our Summer Workshops Schedule is Coming 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 48 hours. Gift certificates must be redeemed before 12/31/2024. No refunds or exchanges. Other restrictions may apply.
Workshop Policies
East Bay Photo Collective reserves the right to cancel any workshop due to low enrollment. If a workshop is canceled, participants will be notified immediately and will receive a complete refund of all workshop fees.
Participants may cancel their registration up to 7 days prior to the workshop date for a full refund; participants canceling with fewer than 7 day’s notice are not entitled to a refund. Email us at workshops@ebpco.org to cancel a workshop.
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Interested in Hosting a Workshop with EBPCO?
We're accepting proposals for photo related workshops in Alt-Process, Experimental, Digital, and MUCH more for upcoming terms in 2024 and 2025. Submit your proposal online via the form linked below.