Pre-teen Academy: Light-sensitive Alchemy

Experience the art of alternative printing with this weeklong experimental analog class for pre-teens ages 11-13! Dive into creating one-of-a-kind handmade prints using a myriad of different photographic processes in and out of the darkroom including cyanotypes, Chlorophyll printing and anthotypes which use plant-based pigments found right at home! Dive into the history of early photographic techniques and print making using the world around you. How light changes and interacts with different substances while using images, favorite memorabilia, special fabrics, and more to create a story in physical art. This program is open to all beginners and intermediate artists looking to create!

Need-based scholarships are available for all Teen Academy classes. To apply, please visit: https://www.icp.org/school/teen-academy.

Course Level/Prerequisite: Open to all skill levels. No prior photography experience is needed for these foundation courses.

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Program Description: ICP’s Teen Academy program welcomes teenagers ages 14–19 from across the country and around the world to develop their skills as leaders and visual storytellers in a range of in-person and online classes. All curricula are youth-centered and include: photographic and writing assignments, open lab time, visual presentations, discussions, critiques, a guest artist visit, a field trip, and a culminating presentation for family and friends celebrating the students’ achievements.

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