Handmade Film / Cameraless Film Workshop

Working Directly on Film as Material

This hands-on workshop explores cameraless filmmaking — treating film as a tactile surface to work on directly.

Participants will experiment with hand-working techniques on film, including scratching, collaging, tinting, and other material interventions. Using found footage, along with black and clear film leaders, the workshop opens up a playful and experimental approach to moving images, focusing on texture, rhythm, and chance rather than representation.

No cameras, no lenses — just film, light, and physical interaction.

About the CPB Community Darkroom

We are at a pivotal moment in photographic history.
With the rise of AI-generated imagery, the sanctity and materiality of the photograph are being redefined. In response, the CPB Community Darkroom was established as a hub for the practice, research, and revival of analogue photography in all its forms.

The darkroom supports a wide range of interests — from traditional film printing to alternative processes — and welcomes artists, students, and enthusiasts alike.

Our initiatives include:

• Regular introductory and guided instruction on contact printing and enlargement techniques

• Research and experimentation in analogue processes.

• Photographic paper and printing chemistry provided for practice prints
  

• Use of enlargers, timers, and necessary darkroom tools

• One final set of fine prints to take home

• Participation in an impromptu group exhibition on the final day

Cancellation Policy

• Full Refund (100%): For cancellations made at least 14 days (2 weeks) before the event.

• 50% Refund or 100% Store Credit: For cancellations made 7–13 days before the event.

• No Refund: For cancellations made less than 7 days prior to the event.

Event Cancellation/Rescheduling

If CPB Darkroom must cancel or reschedule due to weather or other unforeseen circumstances, you will receive a full refund.