The Last Holga Workshop

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The Holga (also it's cousin, the Diana camera) is one of the most compelling cultural phenomena in the last twenty years. It's gone from fad to cult to nearly a serious discipline on it's own over the course of this time - it's anything but easy to ignore! This course is a practical guide to getting to know your Holga on an intimate basis. The course is mostly practical but has a fascinating theoretical component. During the course of this one day workshop, we will be making a small shooting expedition, developing our own film and making our own prints - yes -the old-fashioned way! In a darkroom (experience not necessary but appreciated where applicable). We will show you all the ropes to making your own super compelling Holga images as soon as you leave. Please inquire if you have further questions.

photo credit: Student R Colchero

Topics covered in the workshop are:

• Holga Aesthetics 101: A crash course in what makes the Holga image so compelling and great subject matter (in depth)
• how to make your Holga camera even uglier! (making the Holga light-tight and NOT light tight)
• technical rundown: what to do, what not to do with a Holga and why
• Film and Darkroom 101: Film handling and development and printing for Holga usage
• Getting the best results from the Holga lens and your  film
• The Frankenholga: successful and not-so-successful modifications - how to push the envelope
• summary and Q&A period.

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The workshop fee is $180 and $125 for members. Groups also welcome by prior arrangement. Fee includes handouts summarizing topics included in each section of the workshop. Individual instruction is also available upon inquiry.  All workshops must be paid for (or else a deposit left) before 72 hours (three days) from the start of a workshop or else a penalty fee of $50 will apply. Payment may be made online in advance (see below) at a discounted rate.

	Discounts: Please see our membership page for additional huge discounts on all workshops and merchandise as well as other goodies.  Students of accredited educational institutions and LACE or MOCA members are also eligible to receive a 15% discount on all workshops. Please inquire about multiple workshop discounts too.

	Payment: Payment may also be taken by telephone, fax or in person, or online below.  All workshops must be paid for (or else a deposit left) before 72 hours (three days) from the start of a workshop or else a penalty fee of $50 will apply. Payment may be made online in advance (see below) at a discounted rate. We accept all major credit cards, cash or cheque. to reserve space by telephone, call: Next Available Workshop: (click on drop-down menu for availability) "Holga Workshop: Sunday June 19, 12-6" $180.00 "Holga Workshop: Sunday July 3, 12-6" $180.00 "Holga Workshop: Sunday July 17, 12-6" $180.00

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