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.
Lens-Based Open Studio
When: Thursday 3/6, 6-8pm
Where: Light Work, 316 Waverly Avenue, Syracuse, NY 13210 located in the Robert B. Menschel Media Center
Cost: FREE
REGISTRATION CLOSED
Open to members and non-members!
Come hang with us in the lab! Bring your photos or other lens-based projects and check out what others are working on. Show us your working prints, book dummy, portfolio, collage pieces, etc.! In-progress and finished projects are welcome at this open studio. Whether you’re a seasoned photographer or just starting out, this is the perfect opportunity to share your work and receive feedback.
Photoshop Crash Course: Masking
When: Wednesdays 3/12, 3/19 from 10am-12pm
Where: Light Work, 316 Waverly Avenue, Syracuse, NY 13210 located in the Robert B. Menschel Media Center
Cost: $100
REGISTRATION CLOSED
Open to members and non-members!
This two-week intermediate level class with Becky and Koz will cover how to isolate specific areas of a photograph for adjustment in Photoshop. Ranging from basic to complex masking methods, we will discuss dodging and burning, making localized color tweaks, selecting intricate details, and more! Each class will be one hour of instruction followed by a work period for practice. At the end of the two weeks, participants will leave with a written guide on the course material.
Compensation for participants who cancel will not be available.
B&W Non-Toxic Developing Workshop
When: Wednesday 4/23, 6-9pm
Where: Light Work, 316 Waverly Avenue, Syracuse, NY 13210 located in the Robert B. Menschel Media Center
Cost: $130 All materials included, except film
REGISTRATION CLOSED
Open to members and non-members!
Spend an evening with Cali and learn how to develop your black and white film using coffee! For black and white non-toxic processing, there are many formulas that allow you to experiment with different looks and feels to your work. Caffenol (coffee-based) processing dates back to 1995, created by Dr. Scott Williams at the Rochester Institute of Technology. Participants will learn how to mix their own negative processing chemistry using a combination of items from the grocery store, and then develop their roll of film.
Please note: this is a DIY and very experimental process. There may be some inconsistencies during processing, so we suggest not using your most precious film.
All materials are provided EXCEPT film – bring one roll of your own EXPOSED black & white film*. We will also have film dryers and light tables.
*Super 8mm, 16mm, 35mm, Medium Format, etc. ALL FORMATS WELCOME!
*Includes a DIY flatbed scanning certificate to come back and scan your processed film! (Still images only.)
Compensation for participants who cancel will not be available.