Traditional Darkroom Printing with Richard S. Chow (In-Person Learning – Four Session)
- Monday
July 15, 2024
7:00 pm - 10:00 pm - Monday
August 12, 2024
7:00 pm - 10:00 pm - Monday
September 23, 2024
7:00 pm - 10:00 pm - Monday
October 28, 2024
7:00 pm - 10:00 pm
Students will learn proper printing practices, from the developer to the stop bath to the fixer, as well as how to burn and dodge, add or subtract contrast, and how to mix chemicals. Lectures will include information about various paper choices and sizes, archival methods, and how to flatten and retouch fiber base prints.
Four Sessions (plus one, 2-hour private lesson)
Tuition: $765 + darkroom lab fees payable separately to The Makery (Become a Member today and received up to 20% off!)
Limited to 10 Students
© Photo by Richard Chow
About
In-Person Learning
This will be the first darkroom class in LACP’s new space. The class will meet four times in the classroom over a four-month time period. During the first month, each student will receive one two-hour private lesson in the darkroom with Richard S. Chow. During the next three months, students can book as many hours as needed in the darkroom.
Students will learn proper printing practices, from the developer to the stop bath to the fixer, as well as how to burn and dodge, add or subtract contrast, and how to mix chemicals. Lectures will include information about various paper choices and sizes, archival methods, and how to flatten and retouch fiber base prints.
On the last evening, each student will show all the prints they made during this class. If time permits, Richard S. Chow will discuss more advanced printing techniques.
All classroom sessions will be held at the Los Angeles Center of Photography, 252 S. Los Angeles St., Los Angeles, CA 90012. All darkroom lab sessions will be held directly next door at The Makery. Please note that all darkroom lab sessions will be paid for separately and is NOT included in the class tuition. This includes the two-hour private lesson.
Richard S. Chow is a photographic artist in Los Angeles whose work is recognized in fine art, documentary, analog, and original photo-based objects. He has shown solo at the Museum of Art and History Lancaster; Orange Coast College; Neutra Museum & Gallery; and Metro 417 Gallery. His work are in the permanent collection at the American Hotel in LA, and at the Los Angeles Central Library, among other private collections. He has widely shown in group shows across the U.S., recent notable venues with photo-based art include the Griffin Museum of Photography, Floria Museum of Photographic Arts (FMoPA), bG Gallery, Gallery 825, Open Mind Art Space, and the Los Angeles Art Show at the LA Convention Center.
His work was published and featured in the monograph LACMA Jazz 25th Anniversary by the LA County Museum of Arts; Shadow and Light Magazine and Eye of Photography. Richard has independently published two limited edition photo books, both received awards from Month of Photography LA by the Lucie Foundation.
Richard conducts alternative photography workshops in his studio. He has led photography composition workshop at MOAH Museum of Arts and History Lancaster. He is curator & co-producer for Open Show LA whose mission is to provide a platform for visual artists to share & dialog. Since 2021, he serves as Grant Review panelist for the California Art Council at Sacramento.
Richard is represented by UPAG United Photographic Artists Gallery in Tampa FL, and Gallery 825 in West Hollywood, CA.
Details
- Four Sessions (plus one, 2-hour private lesson)
- Date: Mondays, 7-10 pm; July 15; August 12; September 23; October 28
- Enrollment Limit: 10 students
- Skill/Experience Level: Students should have a working knowledge of their film/analog camera
- Tuition: $765 + darkroom lab fees payable separately to The Makery (Become a Member today and received up to 20% off!)
- Location: 252 South Los Angeles Street, Third Level, Los Angeles, California, 90012