Penumbra Foundation

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 eight-week alternative process photography course provides participants with the opportunity to gain an in-depth understanding of the basics of photography. Students will explore different techniques, including hand printing, toning, and level manipulation, to create unique and impactful works of art. After the course, participants will have a better understanding of the creative process and be able to put into practice an array of manual photographic processes.

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.

This course will introduce participants to the structure of photobooks, exploring the history and design elements necessary for success. Covering topics like design theory, sequencing, pacing, textual composition, and choosing the right paper type, participants will understand how to make a dynamic and attractive photo book.

This online course aims to empower and educate individuals interested in photography by exploring and celebrating the works of female artists across a variety of mediums. Participants will learn composition techniques, essential lighting, and darkroom skills, as well as the evolving history of women in the field. The course will provide a more powerful and thoughtful approach to creating stunning works of art.

This online course provides participants with the essential skills and techniques they need to write for competitions, residencies, and grants. They will explore how to create documents and submissions that focus on increasing their chances to be selected by potential beneficiaries of their work. They will develop their critical thinking, research skills, and confidence for making successful applications.

This course allows participants to explore the world of cyanotype photograms, a traditional photographic printing process that produces a cyan-blue print. Participants will learn about the history of the process, mix their own chemicals, and create their own unique cyanotype prints. This hands-on studio session is perfect for individuals interested in gaining a deeper understanding and experience of antique printing methods in the heart of New York City.

This course delves into the fascinating world of photographic liquid emulsion, an essential alternative process in art photography. Participants will learn how to create their own liquid light prints, coating objects with the emulsion and exposing them to light. Practical sessions introduce students to preparation, application, exposure, and development.

This course provides participants a valuable opportunity to learn the intricacies of kallitype, an iron-based photographic printing process. It covers the fundamentals of kallitype printing, including preparation of chemicals, coating, exposure, development, and toning. Designed for beginners and intermediate learners, this hands-on classroom experience combines demonstrations and individual practice to develop skills and understanding.