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Darkroom Basics and Basics PLUS June Session

Basics: This class will cover development proofing and printing of 35mm black and white film. This part of the class will take place from 11:45-4pm.

What’s the PLUS? A shooting trip from 9-10:45am before the class. If you need some inspiration, a new location, or lack the ability or equipment to shoot film, we’ve got you covered! We will be meeting at the at a variety of locations not far from CSU’s darkroom.

6/6 (photowalk @ Railroad Preservation Society

7/18 (photowalk @ Westside Market / Ohio City)

8/15 (photowalk @ Edgewater / Wendy Park

Manipulations Intensive (July Series)

Join us on thursdays 5-9pm in June to learn different creative techniques can be applied to your images in the darkroom and/or after the print is finished. This workshop series provides in depth sessions for students to explore each technique. Link in bio for more information.

Session 1: 7/9 Photograph/Photogram, Printing with Textures, Image Layering

Sessiong 2: 7/16 Solarization

Session 3: 7/23 Chromoskedasik Printing

Session 4: 7/30 Toning & Hand Coloring

Members: $80 Non Members: $90

Project Snapshot ~

This is an 18 week black and white photography program that will teach students the fundamentals of analog film photography, beginning in November. Students will utilize these traditional photographic methods to portray their own visual interpretations of the world around them. Link in bio

Tuesday, September 15 - Tuesday, May 11, 2027 4:30-6:30 pm

#cpr #printroom #clevelandphoto

Portraits from our workshop at @clefilmfest’s, ‘Our Mr. Matsura’, with @annytakesphotos behind the lens #ciff50

Interested in where your favorite photo filters originated? Learn more about our upcoming Holga class with @retro_active13 Link in bio

#clevelandprintroom #bw #holga

Interested in where your favorite photo filters originated? Learn more about our upcoming Holga class with @retro_active13 Link in bio

Camp is in session! Well, almost... Join us in the Cuyahoga Valley National Park from August 3-7 where students grades 6-8 will learn to experiment with processes such as cyanotypes, anthotypes, and lumens, using natural objects and found textures. Come explore CVNP with us! Lunch and transportation provided. For more information and registration - link in bio.

Fromour Autumn imaging of Lexington Ave with @alison.scarpulla
#projectlexington #cleveland #clevelandphoto

As a community partner for ‘Our Mr. Matsura’ at this year’s @clefilmfest - following the Thursday, April 16 screening at Playhouse Square, CPR presents a free portrait session in the Allen Theatre Lobby — extending this exploration into contemporary, participatory image-making, and inviting audiences to step into the frame themselves. Ticket link in bio. Use ‘CPR’ at checkout for $1 off admission.
Photo by Frank Matsura

Improper Frames
February 14 - May 10, 2026 @transformerstation
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Michael Indriolo (b. 1997)
Hemoga, 2025-2026 Digital photographs on archival
paper; graphite and wall drawing

Improper Frames
February 14 - May 10, 2026 @transformerstation
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Jon Gott (b. 1984)

Spider House, 2023-2026 Dollhouse, digital projection, electrical cords, spotlights, antique Chinese rug, and found and collected materials

Improper Frames
February 14 - May 10, 2026 @transformerstation
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Amber Ford (b. 1994)

Sunday, 2025-2026 Photographic pattern on vinyl wallpaper; digital photographs on archival paper