Print Your Vision: A Hands-On Inkjet Printing Workshop (Feb 4)
Print Your Vision: A Hands-On Inkjet Printing Workshop (Feb 4)
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Description
Description
A Four-Hour Workshop with Reid Thaler in 2026
Schedule: Wednesday, February 4, 2026 — 10:30am to 3:30pm (with a 45-minute break)
Location: Looking Glass Photo Classroom
Enrollment: Limited small-group format (6 students)
Tuition: $249
Transform Your Digital Images into Beautiful, Archival Prints
There’s nothing quite like holding a photograph you created — the texture of the paper, the richness of the tones, the sense of presence that no screen can match. Printing is where your images truly come to life, and in this hands-on workshop, you’ll learn how to turn your digital files into expressive, gallery-quality prints you’ll be proud to share, frame, or exhibit.
Guided by longtime instructor and master printer Reid Thaler, you’ll learn a complete, repeatable workflow for inkjet printing using Lightroom Classic and the Canon Pro-1000 printer. From color management and paper choices to file preparation and evaluation, you’ll understand each step that leads to a successful print — and you’ll walk away with a 13"×19" print of your own image.
Whether you’re new to printing or ready to refine your technique, this class will give you the clarity, confidence, and hands-on experience needed to bring your vision to paper with intention.
What You’ll Learn
Printing Foundations
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The basics of inkjet printing and how modern printers create archival-quality results
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Overview of printer types and brands, and what matters when printing at home
Color & Image Preparation
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How to manage color for accurate, consistent results
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Understanding color spaces, calibration, and profiles
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How to prepare images specifically for print: sharpening, resolution, tonal adjustments
Paper Choices & Creative Impact
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How different papers affect mood, contrast, and texture
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When to use matte, glossy, baryta, or fine art papers
Hands-On Printing
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Operating the Canon Pro-1000: settings, media handling, workflow
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How to troubleshoot common printing issues
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How to evaluate your print for sharpness, accuracy, and expression
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Best practices for maintaining consistency with presets in Lightroom Classic
You’ll end the day with a beautifully printed 13"×19" photograph and a clear path forward to continue printing confidently on your own.
What to Bring
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A laptop with Lightroom Classic installed
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A working knowledge of basic Lightroom functions (this is not a Lightroom fundamentals class)
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A USB drive with one image you’d like to print
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Lunch or a plan to grab something nearby (the classroom is open for eating)
Course Format
This workshop blends classroom instruction, live demonstrations, hands-on practice, and print evaluation. You’ll have access to all printing equipment and materials needed for the class.
Who This Class Is For
Photographers of all experience levels who want to:
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Create archival, gallery-quality prints
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Understand why their prints don’t match their screens
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Learn a reliable workflow for printing at home
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Bring their digital images into the physical world
About Your Instructor
Reid Thaler has been printing photographs since 1974 — first in the darkroom and now with modern inkjet technology. His work spans traditional photographic papers, fine art materials, and canvas designed for inkjet printing. As an educator throughout the Bay Area, Reid brings clarity, patience, and decades of experience to every printing workshop.
Cancellation Policy
Full refunds are available with at least 72 hours’ notice prior to the workshop.
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Why people choose Looking Glass
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