We offer a wide range of classes, for beginner, intermediate and advanced shooters. See which ones look the most fun and useful to you, and give us a call if you want to sign up, or if you have any questions!

 

 

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Demystifying Your Digital Point & Shoot

 

Ever looked through your point and shoot camera manual and been totally mystified about how much explaining a tiny little camera needs? Browsed through the camera menus and found enough features to confuse anyone? This is the class for you!

 

Whether you just purchased your camera and need a beginner’s crash course or you’ve had it for a while and need help delving into some of the more advanced features, our instructor has you covered.

 

In this class, we’ll show you how to get the most out of your digital point and shoot. Get tips for specific shooting situations and learn how to adjust for different lighting, control file sizes, deal with shutter lag, and how to manage and print your pictures.

 

Instructor Tom Borello hails from the Bay Area photographic community. He has years of involvement in the photographic industry, including teaching experience and previous camera store ownership, and the patience to see you though all your Point and Shoot questions.

 

Be sure to bring your camera to class!

 

Instructor: Tom Borello

Price: $69

Dates: TBA

 

 

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Getting the Most from Your DSLR 101 

 

If you want to reveal the power of your DSLR, this is the class for you.

 

In this informal setting, you’ll learn how to unlock the creative potential and features hidden in your camera. Mike, Looking Glass’ buyer and manager, makes it fun and easy.

Topics include: advanced exposure and focus modes, on-camera flash, using the right lens to get final results, controlling white balance, saturation, sharpness, and noise reduction, shooting JPEG vs RAW, and how to back up and store your files.

 

With a class of 8 students or less, you have plenty of opportunity to address your own curiosities or concerns…bring your questions! (And bring your camera.)

 

This class is great for beginners with their own cropped or full frame DSLR. Advanced customers, stay tuned for our upcoming DSLR 201 class!

 

Instructor: Mike Reed

Price: $100

Dates: Saturday, February 18th, 10am-12noon

Class Repeats: Saturday, March 17th, 10am-12noon

 

 

 

 

 

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Intro to B&W Film Developing

Film is alive and well at Looking Glass! If you’ve never developed your own film or want to get back into it after an absence, this is your class.

 

LG staffer Brian Marçais will teach you the basics of the black & white film chemical process and developing techniques. With a lifetime of personal darkroom experience, he’ll be able to field any questions you might have and fill your head with interesting facts in the process!

 

You will learn how to properly mix and handle chemistry, how to load your film onto developing reels, proper agitation, rinsing, and drying techniques.

 

You will also create an 8x10 contact sheet of your negatives to take home with you. In addition, you will learn how to properly store & archive your negatives.

 

*Please come to class with at least one roll of exposed, undeveloped black and white film.

 

*After taking the B&W classes, stop by the Looking Glass darkroom anytime to develop or print on your own! Our darkroom is open every day we are, closing 30 minutes before the store. We provide all the chemistry and most of the equipment. Rates are affordable, the environment is friendly, and you can leave the clean-up to us!

 

Instructor: Brian Marçais

Price: $75

Dates: Saturday March 24th 10am-2pm

 

 

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Intro to B&W Darkroom Printing 

In this class you'll learn the basics of B&W darkroom printing techniques. The instructor will explain how to properly mix chemistry and how to ensure correct exposure, contrast, and tone.

 

You will select your own negatives for printing, create test strips, and create a final print to be proud of. Looking Glass will provide RC paper in a variety of surface types for you to choose from.

 

This class is great as a follow-up to the B&W Film Developing class or as a stand-alone.

 

Our instructor Brian Marçais is an excellent darkroom printer, however this class is geared to beginners. If you want more advanced instruction, sign up for one-on-one sessions with Brian or any of our other darkroom specialists.

 

*Looking Glass will supply your paper in addition to chemistry. Be sure to bring a roll of DEVELOPED film for printing.

 

*After taking the B&W classes, stop by the Looking Glass darkroom anytime to develop or print on your own! Our darkroom is open every day we are, closing 30 minutes before the store. We provide all the chemistry and most of the equipment. Rates are affordable, the environment is friendly, and you can leave the clean-up to us!

 

Instructor: Brian Marçais

Price: $150

Dates: Saturday March 24th 3pm-5:30pm AND Sunday March 25th 11am-1:30pm (2 day class!)

 

 

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Advanced B&W Darkroom Printing

 

In this class students will explore more advanced printing techniques. The class includes a demonstration followed by hands-on supervised darkroom time.

In the demo the instructor will introduce the concepts of: printing on fiber paper for more longevity, split filtration for better contrast control, and techniques for finer burning and dodging.

In the second half of class, the instructor will be on hand to answer questions and provide guidance as you work independently. Each print will be evaluated to create a more refined final image.

This class is great as a stand-alone for new photographers seeking additional darkroom challenges or as a follow up to our Intro to B&W Darkroom Printing class.

*Looking Glass will supply chemistry. Be sure to bring a roll of DEVELOPED film for printing. Bring a contact sheet for that roll. Each student will need a box of 8x10 fiber-based darkroom paper and blotter book. (Both of which are sold by Looking Glass.)

 

Instructor: Flee Kieselhorst

Price: $175

Date: Sunday, February 26th 11am-4pm

 

 

 

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 Flash Photography

Looking for classier, more successful photos? More sophisticated lighting may be the answer.

Learn how to best use your built-in flash and larger attachable flashes for everything from indoor/outdoor, portraiture, and close-up photography.

You will learn how to easily and quickly control your flash to create professional looking photos. Mike will explain how to use flash modifiers as well as how to move the flash off camera and adjust settings for more control.

The first hour of this 2-hour intensive class will be spent in the classroom, learning the ins and outs of your flash or one of the flashes provided by Looking Glass. The second half of the class will be hands-on, shooting in the area around the store, applying the techniques learned in the lecture.

This class is great for customers who own or are thinking of purchasing an external flash or for shooters dissatisfied with their camera’s built-in flash performance.

*Please bring your camera and flash (if you have one) to class.

 

Instructor: Mike Reed

Price: $79

Dates: Saturday, February 11th 10am-12noon 

Class repeats:  Saturday, March 10th 10am-12noon

 

 

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Close-Up Photography

 

If you enjoy the smaller things in life, if the truth is in the details, this is the class for you!

Whether you are using a DSLR with a macro lens or a Point and Shoot with a macro mode, this class will help you out. You’ll learn tips and tricks to creating crisp and interesting close-up photos in this two-part seminar.

 

The first half of the class will give you an overview of close-up photography principles and different methods of obtaining the perfect macro shot. Looking Glass gear will be on hand to illustrate the shooting options out there.

In the last part of class, you’ll venture out and about near Looking Glass to apply what you’ve learned and ask questions as you test your new skills in the field.

This class is great for customers who own or are thinking of purchasing a macro lens or for shooters wanting to better utilize their camera’s close-up capabilities.

*Please bring your camera and macro lens (if you have one) to class.

Instructor: Mike Reed

Price: $79

Dates: TBA

 

 

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Matting and Preservation Workshop

 

This is an introductory workshop covering the basics of window matting and archival preservation/presentation techniques. Learn how to choose matte board and supplies to ensure the highest quality and greatest longevity.

 

 

This short class discusses the different materials available and the benefits of each before a matte cutting demo and a demo on pulling all the pieces together to create a finished, ready to hang piece.

 

Instructor: Flee Kieselhorst

Price: $69

Date: Wednesday, March 28th 6:00-7:30pm

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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Holga Workshop

 

Carol and Flee team up to bring you what we hope will be the first of many toy camera workshops. To kick things off, a class on everything Holga!

 

The class will be divided into an hour of talk and demo and an hour of hands on shooting. During the lecture, we’ll give a brief history of toy cameras and the Holga, give a run down on getting a successful exposure, and introduce you to some cool techniques to achieve lomo effects. The second hour of class will be spent out and about getting on-the-spot pointers from Carol and Flee as you put our tips into action.

 

This class is geared for Holga shooters. If you have another toy camera, let us know and stay tuned for an upcoming class. If you don’t own a Holga, borrow one of our basic model Holgas for the class or get one of your own at a screaming class discount!

 

Students must bring at least one roll of film to class.

 

 

Instructors: Carol Stevens & Flee Kieselhorst

Price: $69

Date: Saturday, March 3rd 11am-1pm