Black & White Printing Basics (August Session) - Summer 2026

FACULTY Annie Reierson DATE / TIME August 2, 2026 | Sunday 12:30-5:30pm TUITION $145 + tax Payment & Refund Policy Scholarship Opportunities FORMAT In-person, enrollment is limited to 10 students. LEVEL Foundation PREREQS None; students must have black and white negatives that are developed and ready to use for printing. This is a one-day workshop designed for beginners in the black and white darkroom, but it can also serve as a refresher for anyone who is rekindling a relationship with the darkroom. Bring negatives that you've processed (or had processed through a lab) and come explore the fun part: making prints! We’ll cover everything from the basic printing steps, to more advanced printing techniques like dodging, burning, and using filters. Most importantly you’ll have a chance to print in the black and white darkroom alongside a seasoned pro who can lend personalized advice – every print is different, and requires special attention! You can become a better darkroom printer in hours with the assistance and feedback of one of our instructors. Topics covered include: Printing and evaluating a contact sheet Creating the best possible print from a negative, with correct exposure, contrast, and tone Using different filter techniques, like split filter printing Localized exposure control through dodging and burning Print evaluation techniques Darkroom workflow Printing in a community darkroom, and much more! Take this workshop in tandem with our Black & White Film Photography Basics workshop for a perfect two–day introduction or refresher to the beauty of black and white photography. NOTES Students must bring black and white negatives that are processed and ready for printing, and a box or folder to take home completed prints PCNW will provide 8x10 size RC black and white paper for darkroom printing during the workshop Workshop includes hands-on demonstration of darkroom printing, which will require long periods of standing. If you require accommodations, please e-mail registrar@pcnw.org. Image credit: Lilly Everett