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Specialized in alternative process, silver gelatin, and experimental photography. Located in the San Francisco Bay Area but available to travel. Send a workshop inquiry here.

Alternative Process Photography Workshops

CHEMIGRAM WORKSHOP [3 HOURS] Fundamentals of Chemigram Printing and In-Depth Exploration of the Process: History, Chemicals, Photograms, BYO(R)esist lab, Finsihing, and Digital Archiving. No Experience Required 

CHEMIGRAM WORKSHOP [3 HOURS] Fundamentals of Chemigram Printing and In-Depth Exploration of the Process: History, Chemicals, Photograms, BYO(R)esist lab, Finsihing, and Digital Archiving. No Experience Required 

CYANOTYPE WORKSHOP [4 HOURS] Fundamentals of Cyanotype and In-Depth Exploration of the Process: History, Chemicals and Application, Photograms, Photographs using Digital Negatives, Toning and Manipulation. No Experience Required 

CYANOTYPE WORKSHOP [4 HOURS] Fundamentals of Cyanotype and In-Depth Exploration of the Process: History, Chemicals and Application, Photograms, Photographs using Digital Negatives, Toning and Manipulation. No Experience Required 

LUMEN WORKSHOP [3 HOURS] Fundamentals of Lumen Printing and In-Depth Exploration of the Process: History, Chemicals, Photograms, Photo based collage using appropriated materials, and Digital Archiving. No Experience Required 

LUMEN WORKSHOP [3 HOURS] Fundamentals of Lumen Printing and In-Depth Exploration of the Process: History, Chemicals, Photograms, Photo based collage using appropriated materials, and Digital Archiving. No Experience Required 

QUICK CYANOTYPE WORKSHOP [2 HOURS] Fundamentals of Cyanotype: History, Chemicals and Application, Photograms with Natural Objects. No Experience Required 

QUICK CYANOTYPE WORKSHOP [2 HOURS] Fundamentals of Cyanotype: History, Chemicals and Application, Photograms with Natural Objects. No Experience Required 

QUICK LUMEN WORKSHOP [2 HOURS] Fundamentals of Lumen Printing: History, Chemicals, Photograms, and Digital Archiving. No Experience Required 

QUICK LUMEN WORKSHOP [2 HOURS] Fundamentals of Lumen Printing: History, Chemicals, Photograms, and Digital Archiving. No Experience Required 

Black & White Darkroom Photography Workshops

DARKROOM FUNDAMENTALS COURSE [8 HOURS in 4 SESSIONS] Fundamentals of Darkroom Processing & Printing Techniques: Chemicals, Film Processing, Contact Sheet Printing & Enlargement Printing. Must be able to shoot a roll of 35mm film independently or take

DARKROOM FUNDAMENTALS COURSE [8 HOURS in 4 SESSIONS] Fundamentals of Darkroom Processing & Printing Techniques: Chemicals, Film Processing, Contact Sheet Printing & Enlargement Printing. Must be able to shoot a roll of 35mm film independently or take 35mm Film Camera Basics First. 

DARKROOM BOTANICAL PRINTING WORKSHOP [2 HOURS] Fundamentals of Contact Printing and In-Depth Exploration of the Process: History, Chemicals, Foraging, & Botanical Photogram Printing. No Experience Required 

DARKROOM BOTANICAL PRINTING WORKSHOP [2 HOURS] Fundamentals of Contact Printing and In-Depth Exploration of the Process: History, Chemicals, Foraging, & Botanical Photogram Printing. No Experience Required 

DARKROOM REFRESHER WORKSHOP [4 HOURS] A One-day intensive refresher for those with previous darkroom experience. Review Film Processing, Contact Sheet Printing & Enlargement Printing hands-on. Must be able to shoot a roll of 35mm film independently o

DARKROOM REFRESHER WORKSHOP [4 HOURS] A One-day intensive refresher for those with previous darkroom experience. Review Film Processing, Contact Sheet Printing & Enlargement Printing hands-on. Must be able to shoot a roll of 35mm film independently or take 35mm Film Camera Basics First. 

EXPERIMENTAL DARKROOM PRINTING COURSE [8 HOURS in 4 SESSION] Fundamentals of Contact Printing and In-Depth Exploration of the Process: History, Chemicals, Photograms, Chemigrams, Printing on Alternative Substrates, & more. No Experience Required.

EXPERIMENTAL DARKROOM PRINTING COURSE [8 HOURS in 4 SESSION] Fundamentals of Contact Printing and In-Depth Exploration of the Process: History, Chemicals, Photograms, Chemigrams, Printing on Alternative Substrates, & more. No Experience Required.

Other Workshops

HANDS-ON HISTORY OF PHOTOGRAPHY [8-10 HOURS] A 4-6 week course on the history of photography with an emphasis on the processes and practitioners that have been historically excluded. Each meeting is one-half lecture and one-half hands-on with photogr

HANDS-ON HISTORY OF PHOTOGRAPHY [8-10 HOURS] A 4-6 week course on the history of photography with an emphasis on the processes and practitioners that have been historically excluded. Each meeting is one-half lecture and one-half hands-on with photographic projects inspired by the material covered that day. No experience required.

ANALOG MEETS DIGITAL: EXPERIMENTAL PHOTOBOOK / ZINE WORKSHOP [4+ HOURS]* Fundamental Concepts of Self-Made PhotoBooks & Zines: Lay-Out Fundamentals, Digital Assembly, Experimental Printing of Zines with Cyanotype *Previous Experience Required! Take t

ANALOG MEETS DIGITAL: EXPERIMENTAL PHOTOBOOK / ZINE WORKSHOP [4+ HOURS]* Fundamental Concepts of Self-Made PhotoBooks & Zines: Lay-Out Fundamentals, Digital Assembly, Experimental Printing of Zines with Cyanotype *Previous Experience Required! Take the 'Full Cyanotype Workshop' or Have Prior Experience with Cyanotype.

BASIC BOOK BINDING WORKSHOP [2 HOURS]* An Introduction to Basic Book Binding Techniques: Create  Hand-Sewn Journals. No Experience Required. *Can be taken alone or in combination with an alternative process or darkroom printing workshop for a Journal

BASIC BOOK BINDING WORKSHOP [2 HOURS]* An Introduction to Basic Book Binding Techniques: Create  Hand-Sewn Journals. No Experience Required. *Can be taken alone or in combination with an alternative process or darkroom printing workshop for a Journal with a printed cover. No experience required.

Support for Emerging Artists

PORTFOLIO DEVELOPMENT WORKSHOP [8-10 HOURS] In this 4-6 week hands-on course, we'll work together to reflect on the concepts, visual characteristics, and experiences, both personal and professional, that drive our art practices. Participants will eme

PORTFOLIO DEVELOPMENT WORKSHOP [8-10 HOURS] In this 4-6 week hands-on course, we'll work together to reflect on the concepts, visual characteristics, and experiences, both personal and professional, that drive our art practices. Participants will emerge from the class with an artist resume, artist statement, biography, and a basic visual portfolio to begin seeking professional opportunities and gallery exhibitions.

WEB DESIGN FOR ARTISTS & PHOTOGRAPHERS [10 HOURS] In this 6 week hands-on course, we'll work together to photographically document our artwork and build a basic website to showcase it. Students will emerge from the class with a live artist website th

WEB DESIGN FOR ARTISTS & PHOTOGRAPHERS [10 HOURS] In this 6 week hands-on course, we'll work together to photographically document our artwork and build a basic website to showcase it. Students will emerge from the class with a live artist website that includes home, about, and image gallery pages. No photography or coding experience required. All skill levels and backgrounds are welcome. *Completion of Portfolio Development Workshop is encouraged, but not required.

The listings on this page reflect some of my most popular workshops, but I am always interested in teaching other techniques and formats. Send a workshop inquiry to discuss and coordinate a workshop or private lesson with me. All workshops are available with instruction in English and many in Spanish.