Dive into the fascinating world of darkroom printing, a traditional photographic process where images are developed by hand using chemical baths under red safelight conditions. This hands-on class starts with mastering darkroom equipment and learning how different filters and techniques like dodging and burning—a method to lighten or darken specific areas of a print—affect your images. You’ll also discover how these techniques can dramatically shape the mood and detail of your photographs. We’ll even build our own cameras, exploring the basic principles that led to the creation of photography. Exciting field trips to local galleries and colleges will show professional darkrooms in action. By the end of the course, you’ll not only understand the magic of transforming a blank piece of paper into a stunning photographic print but also develop your own beautiful artworks. Ready to watch your photos come to life in the darkroom?