Have you ever wanted to see what film can do when you break all the rules? In this 4 week class we will be experimenting with a variety of photographic, development and darkroom techniques that push (and pull) the limits of what is possible in film photography. Learn about cross-processing, redscaling, film soup, alternative darkroom chemistry, using expired film, double exposure, camera hacking, and more! This class is open to everyone from beginners and seasoned pros; cameras and film will be provided, but students are welcome to bring their own materials.

Learn to build and shoot your own camera! In this course we will cover the basics of DIY cameras. The first half of the class will be in the woodshop, where Mike Scully will teach you to assemble your own pinhole camera, and in the second half we will will move to the darkroom, where Colin Graybuck will teach you how to shoot, develop, and print large format film!

Have you ever seen an old camera that looked like it was part accordion? Have you ever wondered what old-timey photographers are doing under their shroud? Have you heard the terms “large format photography,” “view cameras,” or “sheet film” and wanted to know more? This is the class for you!Over 4 weeks we will learn the basics of using the view camera, composing shots, developing sheet film and even enlarging 4x5 inch negatives. Large format photographs have been made for over 150 years, it is the oldest form of photography as an art form, and is still done today by professionals and enthusiasts all over the world.A variety of large format cameras will be provided by the Craft School, as well as film and paper, but students are also free to bring their own equipment.