Penumbra Foundation

This beginner-level photography course guides participants through the artistic technique known as cliché-verre. Participants will gain an understanding of the necessary equipment and materials, as well as helpful techniques like paper coating, exposure, and development. By the end of the course, they will be able to produce high-quality prints and successfully deploy the cliche-verre technique in their photographic work.

This course provides a comprehensive introduction to the fundamental concepts of wet plate photography. Participants will have the opportunity to learn the basics of the process in a hands-on environment, as well as understand the historical context that makes wet plate photography so unique. They'll create stunning images in-camera using the wet plate collodion process.

In this Intro to B&W Portraiture and the Darkroom course, participants will get a comprehensive overview of the techniques needed to capture portrait photos, including exposure, composition, film development, and darkroom printing. Through live instruction and hands-on practice, students will learn to craft professional-quality results with confidence.

This photography class provides students with an overview of alternative, non-digital processes in photography such as anthotypes and other organic processes. Students will learn the creative and artistic possibilities of these processes with lots of resources for guidance and exploration of the techniques and materials required to produce successful prints.

This online photography class explores the wonderful world of anthotypes and other organic processes. Participants will learn a variety of technical skills including exposure and development, as well as the creative applications of these processes. Through a series of lectures and hands-on activities, students will gain an in-depth understanding of these techniques.

This digital photography class has something for everyone, from beginners to experienced photographers. Participants will learn how to create digital negatives and use them to create black-and-white prints. This comprehensive course will also explain the process of capturing digital negatives, scanning techniques, and the fundamentals of black-and-white printing.

This Lumen Printing course teaches photography enthusiasts the basics of creating beautiful darkroom images without the use of a camera. Participants will learn how to create stunning photographic images using paper negatives and simple chemistry, creating a unique and artistic final image. This course is perfect for those interested in a low-tech, hands-on approach to photography and art.

This course offers a hands-on experience of printing with the unique chemistry of Caffenol. Participants will learn how to handle equipment used in non-silver photography, prepare results for presentation, and create prints from digital negatives. This is a great class for those interested in alternative processes and non-silver photography!

This course covers the fundamentals of still-life styling and photography. Through detailed instruction and step-by-step demonstrations, participants will learn the basics of framing a set, elements of composition, use of light and colour, styling a scene, and image editing. Skills developed in this class will help photographers to create beautiful and eye-catching still-life shots.

In this online course, students will gain a comprehensive understanding of the photobook, from its origin to its present-day popularity. Participants will explore the relationship between photobooks and photojournalism, and the different formats and technologies that have been used to produce photobooks. They will also learn how to identify the key components of successful photobooks and gain valuable insight into this field.