February 2010 Archives

That's right friends of the photographic arts. Spring is right around the corner, and what better time to boost your photo knowledge and prepare for all the picturesque glory the springtime has in store. Want to capture the beauty of the outdoors in a new-old-fashioned way? Sign up for an one of our Antique Printing Workshops. Inspired by the panoramic glory of a post-daylight savings sunset? Perhaps the next Large Format class is for you. Or, maybe you're making some vacation plans and need a refresher course on your digital camera to make sure you get those perfect travel pics. We've got you covered there too, with monthly Digital Camera Workshops. And we still have our solid line-up of intro-level 35mm and Darkroom courses running all through the spring, so make sure you snag your spot before it's too late! Take a gander at the list below, then sign up here!

MARCH
6th 3pm-6pm: Digital Camera Workshop
16th & 23rd 7pm-10pm: Intro to the 35mm Camera
20th & 27th 1pm-4pm: Lasercut a Pinhole Camera
31st 7pm-10pm: Antique Printing Class-Cyanotype

APRIL
3rd 3pm-6pm: Digital Camera Workshop
8th, 15th & 23rd 7pm-10pm: Intro to the Black and White Darkroom
17th & 24th 10am-2pm, 21st 7pm-10pm: Large Format Photography
28th 7pm-10pm: Antique Printing Class-Van Dyke Brown

MAY
1st 3pm-6pm: Digital Camera Workshop
4th, 11th, 18th & 25th 7pm-10pm: Intermediate Black and White Printing
12th 7pm-10pm: Antique Printing Class: Gum Bichromate

Questions, Comments, Class Ideas? Contact krystal@as220.org
See you in the Darkroom!

I hope you weren't planning on resting up this weekend, because there is so very much to see and do this weekend with two exhibits opening, featuring the work of our very own Darkroom members!
First up, Saturday night presents the opening of the one night only "Rethinking Landscape: New Approaches to a Tradition" curated by Danny Floyd. Check it out!

Then, on Sunday, roll out of bed by 5:30 and head to White Electric for a cup of coffee and take a look at the visual myth created by Scott Alario and Marguerite Keyes. "Our Winter Fable" is the story of a fictional culture and their celebration of the winter solstice. Pretty magical, eh? Check this out!

Come see some art and support the work of your fellow photo comrades!

Forgot about Valentine's Day...again? Supposed to have something super sweet and extra fun planned? Well we've got you covered oh lovelorn friends of AS220. You've got approximately 2 hours to get down to 115 Empire Street to absolve all your Valentine's Day woes at our fabulous Portrait Studio! Show up with your sweetie and smile for the camera, then make a second date in the darkroom to learn how to develop your very own, extra special, sublimely sweet 8x10 portrait! Just $20 for two totally awesome dates....It might even make up for last year. Or, if you put in your time already, for $30 we'll ship your print right to your door. The choice is yours, but make sure you get here between 1pm and 4pm, while the Valentine's Magic is in full effect. Hope to see you there!!

Valentines Day Portrait Studio!

Feb.14 marks the return of the Valentines Day Portrait Studio! Always wanted a reason to drag your significant other out for a quality portrait, but dread the standard Sears backdrops and same-old-same-old mannequin poses? Of course you do! So make your way to AS220 this Valentines Day for the perfect mix of classy photos and cutesy props. Shots are $20 each, and you can come back to the darkroom and develop them with loving guidance from our hopelessly devoted volunteer members. Or, if you want that hand made quality and care delivered straight to your door (minus the cupid costume and the singing telegram), it's a mere $30 a shot. That's 1-4pm folks, in the performance space at 115 Empire Street.

But maybe all that hearts and flowers stuff isn't for you. If you prefer straight up science and the stark solidarity of the darkroom, maybe you'd prefer to sign up for a class instead. Master the 35mm camera or head straight to print in one of our ever popular Intro classes. Time is running out on these ones kids, so sign up now at www.as220.org/shop. Intro to the 35mm camera starts NEXT WEEK!! Go on, sign up already! I promise, those pesky heart shaped arrows cannot penetrate the walls of the Paul Krot Community Darkroom, so if you're looking for a place to hide, take comfort in the warm red glow of photo safe-lights. Truly something for everyone, so grab your camera and show that Cupid character who's got the goods this Valentine's Day! See you in the Darkroom...