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Instant Film Emulsion Lifts & Creative Manipulation

Discover the art of transforming Polaroid images through emulsion lifts and creative transfers. Capture original photos on a guided walk, then experiment in the darkroom by transferring images onto watercolor paper and unconventional surfaces like wood and leaves. Explore texture, color shifts, and distortion while incorporating personal touches with paints, inks, or stitching for truly one-of-a-kind creations.

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  • 36 E 30th St, New York, NY
  • 8 hours

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This workshop introduces participants to the process of emulsion lifts and transfers using Polaroid film. Emulsion—the light-sensitive layer within film—can be separated and transferred onto new surfaces when wet, creating unique textures, color shifts, and image distortions.

The workshop begins with a photo walk, where participants will capture images using Polaroid cameras provided by Brooklyn Film Camera. During the walk, participants will be encouraged to collect organic materials such as leaves, rocks, and wood to experiment with as transfer surfaces. In the darkroom, they will first learn to transfer images onto watercolor paper before exploring alternative surfaces. Emphasis will be placed on experimentation and creative play throughout the process.

Each participant will receive one box of Polaroid film. Participants are encouraged to bring additional film* to shoot during class, Polaroid images shot at least 24 hours in advance (to compare the effects of transferring dried versus fresh emulsions), and any materials for further manipulation, such as paints, inks, stickers, thread, needles, or alternative surfaces for transfers.

*Please note that any additional film brought in must be Polaroid brand - other brands such as Instax will not work. Polaroid i-type, Polaroid Go, 600 color, 600 black and white, SX-70 color, and SX-70 black and white film are all suitable for this process.

Tuition includes a $30 materials fee.

Refund Policy

  • In the event a student must cancel their registration for a workshop, they may do so any time before and up to 15 business days prior to the workshop start date, and will receive an 85% refund.
  • In the event a student must cancel attendance from a workshop within 15 business days prior to the start of the workshop this will be considered a withdrawal and the student will receive a 50% refund.
  • A withdrawal made within 4 business days of a class will NOT be entitled to any refund.

Please provide us with as much advance notice as possible for consideration. Beyond this, we cannot be held responsible for any cancellations outside of our control.

Unless otherwise stated, classes need a minimum of three students to run. In the off chance that a class is cancelled due to low enrollment, you will be refunded 100% of your tuition. Tuition costs for cancelled workshops can also be transferred to other classes or workshops.

We are not responsible for any non-refundable travel costs (such as airfare, train tickets or accommodation costs). If you are traveling long distances or from out of state, we advise you to consider purchasing travel insurance as workshops may be cancelled or postponed due to low registration or other unforeseen circumstances.

Due to the intensive nature of our workshops, we cannot offer makeup sessions outside of workshop time or in future workshops. Instructors are not required to bring students up to date during scheduled workshop time for missed days or lateness.

Refunds will not be given for absences or no shows. *This includes any illness or absence related to Covid 19.

In any event where a customer wants to cancel their enrollment and is eligible for a full refund, a 5% processing fee will be deducted from the refund amount.

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Penumbra Foundation

The Penumbra Foundation is a non-profit photographic arts organization whose mission is to bring workshops and greater education, lectures, and events to a diverse and evolving international photographic community. Our scope spans photography from its 19th century invention to the present age.

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