Lab / Education

As a Light Work Lab member, we want you to get the most from our facility and staff. We are proud to offer a variety of classes and workshops. Our goal is to give you the opportunity to go deeper with your photography, learn from professionals in the field, and meet fellow members.

Zine Making Course

When: Tuesdays 6/4, 6/11, 6/18 from 6-8pm

Where: Light Work, 316 Waverly Avenue, Syracuse, NY 13210 located in the Robert B. Menschel Media Center.

Cost: $75 (materials included)

Open to members and non-members!

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Join the zine revolution on Tuesdays with Cali and Koz! Learn the ropes of DIY publishing in this three-week course open to people of all skill levels. We’re cutting & pasting, we’re xeroxing, we’re collaging. You will leave with both a personal and collaborative class zine as part of the anti-capitalist underground publishing movement! All materials will be provided.

Photobook Course

When: Tuesdays 7/9, 7/16, 7/23 from 6-8pm

Where: Light Work, 316 Waverly Avenue, Syracuse, NY 13210 located in the Robert B. Menschel Media Center.

Cost: $120 (materials included)

Open to members and non-members!

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Construct a book with Cali and Becky! This three-week course will cover a full bookmaking workflow and is open to photographers of all skill levels. Learn image-sequencing principles, InDesign basics, bookbinding methods, and tips for pre-press file prep. You will leave with a completed photobook bound on Light Work’s Perfect Binder. All materials will be provided.

Photobook Night

When: 8/27 from 6-8pm

Where: Light Work, 316 Waverly Avenue, Syracuse, NY 13210 located in the Robert B. Menschel Media Center.

Cost: FREE

Open to members and non-members!

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The lab hangout is back! Bring your own photobook projects or favs from your collection to pass around and share. This event is open to members and non-members. We’ll have pizza and hope to see you there!