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Discover a wide range of photography classes in NYC that will help you master the art of capturing stunning images. From beginner workshops to advanced courses, learn essential techniques, unleash your creativity, and take your photography skills to the next level.

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Documentary Photography & The Power of Visual Storytelling

Penumbra Foundation @ 36 E 30th St, New York, NY

Discover the hidden corners of contemporary life and learn how to capture them through the lens of documentary photography. Join this workshop led by an established artist and gain inspiration from your peers as you develop your own body of work. Unleash the power of visual storytelling and become part of the historical record.

(8) All levels 18 and older
No upcoming schedules
$840

6 sessions

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Cyanotype: Beyond the Basics

Penumbra Foundation @ 36 E 30th St, New York, NY

Discover the fascinating world of cyanotype photography and elevate your skills beyond the basics. Unleash your creativity as you learn to mix chemistry, apply it to various materials, and print unique cyanotypes using inkjet negatives and a UV Exposure unit. Immerse yourself in a detail-oriented approach that goes beyond the fundamentals, and create stunning prints of your own.

(8) All levels 18 and older
No upcoming schedules
$770

2 sessions

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Stereo Wet Plate

Penumbra Foundation @ 36 E 30th St, New York, NY

Immerse yourself in the fascinating realm of stereoscopy and bring your images to life in 3D with this two-day workshop. Explore the principles of stereoscopic imaging and learn how to create stunning stereo images using the wet plate collodion process. Discover the magic of depth and dimension in photography at Penumbra Foundation.

(8) All levels 18 and older
No upcoming schedules
$750

2 sessions

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Cyanotype Photograms and Pigment Suspension

Penumbra Foundation @ 36 E 30th St, New York, NY

Uniquely experience the art of cyanotype as you delve into the intricate process of bonding chemistry with pigments. Unleash your creativity and explore the possibilities of layered light sensitivity with organic materials in this hands-on workshop. Discover a personal style while mastering the control of results.

(8) All levels 18 and older
No upcoming schedules
$675

4 sessions

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Salt Printing

Penumbra Foundation @ 36 E 30th St, New York, NY

Experience the art and history of a centuries-old photographic process in this hands-on workshop at SUNY New Paltz. Explore the captivating world of salt printing and learn how to create unique prints from digital negatives. Unleash your creativity and discover the beauty of this timeless technique.

(8) All levels 18 and older
No upcoming schedules
$925

2 sessions

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Eight Weeks of Inkjet Layering

Penumbra Foundation @ 36 E 30th St, New York, NY

Discover the blend of traditional and digital printing techniques in this workshop, where you'll learn how to layer colors from digital images using the platinum palladium and cyanotype processes. Unleash your creativity and master the art of combining monochrome tones with vibrant digital colors. Join us at the Penumbra Foundation to embark on this immersive journey of self-expression.

(8) All levels 18 and older
No upcoming schedules
$1,300

8 sessions

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Gum Over Platinum

Penumbra Foundation @ 36 E 30th St, New York, NY

Discover the art of layering platinum palladium prints with gum bichromate watercolor pigments in this immersive workshop. Dive into the process of creating digital negatives and learn the techniques of coating, exposing, and developing prints. Unleash your creativity and add depth and tone to your work with color gum bichromate pigments for stunning final prints.

(8) All levels 18 and older
No upcoming schedules
$950

2 sessions

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Developing a Research Based Photo Practice

Penumbra Foundation @ 36 E 30th St, New York, NY

Discover how to elevate your photographic practice by incorporating research techniques in this weekend workshop. Explore the power of research to deepen project development and enhance intentionality in your work. Whether you're a beginner or advanced, this class will equip you with essential research and workflow skills for future projects.

(8) All levels 18 and older
No upcoming schedules
$700

2 sessions

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Daguerreotype

Penumbra Foundation @ 36 E 30th St, New York, NY

Learn the techniques perfected by 1850s daguerreotypists from modern master Mike Robinson in this hands-on workshop. Discover advanced concepts in contrast control and alternative fuming techniques to create exquisite, gilded images. Limited to six participants, no experience required.

(8) All levels 18 and older
No upcoming schedules
$2,750

3 sessions

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Photographs as a Sculptural Form

Penumbra Foundation @ 36 E 30th St, New York, NY

Unlock the transformative potential of photography as sculptural art at Penumbra Foundation. From photo transfer techniques to installation considerations, explore the fusion of image and form in this dynamic workshop. Dive into experimentation and creative exploration, guided by technical demonstrations and collaborative discussions, and unleash the boundless possibilities of photographs as sculptural mediums.

(8) All levels 18 and older
No upcoming schedules
$850

2 sessions

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Kallitype in the Hudson Valley

Penumbra Foundation @ 36 E 30th St, New York, NY

Unleash the artistic possibilities of the Kallitype process at Penumbra Foundation's workshop. Delve into this historical photographic technique, exploring its subtle tonal variations and creative potential through demonstrations and hands-on learning. Whether novice or experienced, join us to experiment with this cost-effective alternative to platinum printing and discover the unique variations it offers.

(8) All levels 18 and older
No upcoming schedules
$650

2 sessions

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Jewelry Photography

Jewelry Arts @ 22 E 49th St., New York, NY

Learn to take professional quality photos of your jewelry without the full professional studio set up. We will teach you how to utilize every object and light source to showcase your jewelry in the best possible way. Required Material: Bring your own DSRL camera equipment.

(66) All levels 18 and older
No upcoming schedules
$190
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Color and Light

Penumbra Foundation @ 36 E 30th St, New York, NY

In this workshop we will place the language of color in a historical and philosophical context. Examining such disparate forms as cinema, painting, photography and sculpture, as well as various philosophical and theoretical ideas, this course will look at ways to create subjective and informed color in one’s own practice. Akin to world-building in science fiction, color becomes a concrete element in current photographic practice, both in the studio...

(8) All levels 18 and older
No upcoming schedules
$495

2 sessions

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New York Blueprint

Penumbra Foundation @ 36 E 30th St, New York, NY

Come explore surrounding New York City landmarks with instructor Robert Schaefer. In this 2 day workshop, students will explore striking elements of city architecture and produce digital negatives from their raw captures. Participants will visit the Flatiron Building, Empire State Building, Grand Central Station and the Chrysler Building among others.  Students take their raw captures shot in camera that day and print them on transparency...

(8) All levels 18 and older
No upcoming schedules
$495

2 sessions

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Introduction to Wet Plate

Penumbra Foundation @ 36 E 30th St, New York, NY

In this workshop, Lisa will teach students how to create glass negatives, tintypes and ambrotypes in camera. Students will learn the techniques of preparing the plate, pouring collodion, exposing, developing, fixing and varnishing as well as chemical mixing and safety. Workshop participants will be using 4x5” wood reproduction wet plate cameras all equipped with antique brass lenses. The cameras, chemicals and materials will be supplied.

(8) Beginner 18 and older
No upcoming schedules
$495

2 sessions

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Bromoil

Penumbra Foundation @ 36 E 30th St, New York, NY

The versatile and painterly bromoil process is a printing method that combines the arts of photography, printmaking, and painting. In this workshop, students will learn the process from start to finish. The Bromoil process begins by bleaching a black and white silver gelatin print to remove the silver. Lithographic ink is then applied with a brush or roller to replace the silver in the print. Any color or combination of colors can be used. Each...

(8) All levels 18 and older
No upcoming schedules
$495

2 sessions

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Photography as Art

New York School of the Arts @ 315 E 62nd St, New York, NY

This class will explore the use of photography as a way of expression in contemporary art. A series of weekly assignments will encourage students to explore and expand their creative vision. The class will cover technical issues such as how to use a camera, exposure, light sources, managing color, and the use of the computer programs Photoshop and Lightroom to manage and adjust your images. Through weekly presentations, students will become familiar...

(74) All levels 18 and older
No upcoming schedules
$400

8 sessions

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Alternative Photographic Processes

New York School of the Arts @ 315 E 62nd St, New York, NY

Create images rather than capture them. Expressive possibilities in historic photographic processes offer a compelling alternative to modern digital prints. Fine art papers, hand applied archival emulsions, and the mercurial effects of chemistry and changing light provide surprises and opportunities for the adventurous image maker. Topics will include cyanotypes, Van Dyke brown, bleaching, toning, paper selection, photograms, and the history of...

(74) All levels 18 and older
No upcoming schedules
$460

8 sessions

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Lensless Photography: Exploring Zone Plate

Penumbra Foundation @ 36 E 30th St, New York, NY

This one day workshop introduces students to a simple yet beautiful lensless imaging technique: zone plate. A zone plate creates an image without an optical lens, giving an almost mystical glow to its subjects, resulting in romantic and ethereal soft focus imagery.  Through lecture and hands-on learning, students will draw inspiration from photographers who have used zone plates and pinhole imagery and explore how various subjects are transformed...

(8) Beginner 18 and older
No upcoming schedules
$400
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Xerox (Electrophotography)

Penumbra Foundation @ 36 E 30th St, New York, NY

Discover the intriguing world of electrophotography at Penumbra Foundation. Explore the unique Xerox flat plate process, allowing you to create striking carbon-based photographic images. Experiment with image manipulation, multiple transfers, and even color, all in a light-filled environment.

(8) Beginner 18 and older
No upcoming schedules
$458
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