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DIY C41 Development
$85.00 – $100.00
A 1-Day Workshop
Saturday, April 26th
12:30 PM – 4:00 PM
Ages 16+
A Photography Workshop for Ages 16+
Darkroom legend and Caffenol aficionado, Charlie Stiffler is back at CEPA to teach the basics for developing C41 film at home. C41 is generally a lab process, but with care and attention it is possible to do at home in a daylight tank using available pre-made kits or by purchasing the stock chemistry. The class will cover the entire process from start to finish, as well as go into some of the chemistry involved in development and theory for creating your own DIY C41 kit from scratch.
All supplies included! Students will expose a test roll, load a daylight tank/reel, and develop their own color negative film.
Workshop Location
CEPA Gallery Learning Center
Limited Availability
This workshop is limited to 8 participants.
Dates & Times
Saturday, April 26th
1:30 PM – 4:00 PM
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| Workshop Price: | Individual: $100.00, CEPA Member: $85.00 |
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Meet the Teaching Artist
Meet the Teaching Artist
Once described by Buffalo photographer and businessman George Campos as “weaned on Dektol”, Charlie Stiffler got his first camera at the age of eight, and built his first darkroom 2 years later. Over the last 50+ years, he has explored countless facets of photographic imaging from pinholes to customized film chemistry. Since starting this research in the spring of 2018, all of his work from 35mm to 8×10 large format has used these developers from easily available common household ingredients. His knowledge base looks back through centuries of imaging.
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Membership
$25.00 – $2,500.00Join CEPA Gallery and Big Orbit today and become a member of one of the most dynamic and important arts organizations in Western New York.
Membership is the best way to stay informed about upcoming exhibits, special events, classes, and other activities at CEPA Gallery and Big Orbit. It’s also the best way to support our mission and the amazing work we do for the Greater Buffalo community!
Join today and enjoy a number of member benefits, including:
- Inclusion in mailing list (email newsletter and mailings)
- Opportunity to participate in the Annual Members’ Exhibits and win an annual solo Exhibition Award.
- Access to the CEPA photography archive and reference library
Membership Levels
Sponsor a Student | Add a $25 Donation to Any Membership Level
Join us in supporting the newest members of the arts community in Buffalo by providing a passionate high school or college student a year of access to CEPA’s nationally recognized facilities, resources, and mentorship to help set them up for success in the arts.- After you add a Membership to your cart, go to Donate to CEPA and add a $25 donation to sponsor a student
Student Membership | $25
High school, college, and graduate students are eligible for this membership level. Includes invitations to exclusive workshops hosted by CEPA for individuals who are looking at going into a creative field. Topics include: resume building, grant writing, and more!- Free access to CEPA’s facilities, labs, resources, and staff support
- Free portfolio review with CEPA staff
- Discounts on workshops
Individual Membership | $40
- Free portfolio review with CEPA staff
- Discounts on workshops
- Discounted rates for darkroom, digital lab and photo studio
Family Membership | $100
- Individual membership for up to four members of the same household
- 50% off one workshop or summer camp for an individual in the household
- Discounts on workshops
- Discounted rates for darkroom, digital lab and photo studio
Lab Membership | $75
- 12 Hours of free Lab (Darkroom/Digital) time.
- One free hour of instruction.
- Discounts on workshops.
- Discounted rates for darkroom, digital lab and photo studio.
Arts Professional Membership | $150
- 24 Hours of free Lab (Darkroom/Digital) time
- 10% Discount at Delaware Camera
- One free hour of instruction or free portfolio review.
- Discounts on workshops
- Discounted rates for darkroom, digital lab and photo studio
Collector Membership | $250
Whether you’re a photographer or a passionate viewer, this tier provides exclusive access to everything CEPA has to offer! Collectors receive all benefits of the Arts Professional level, as well as the following:- Private curator tour for up to 2 exhibits per year
- Free print of your choice from CEPA’s Visions of Greater Buffalo Collection
- 24 Hours of free Lab (Darkroom/Digital) time
- 10% Discount at Delaware Camera
- One free hour of instruction or free portfolio review.
- Discounts on workshops
- Discounted rates for darkroom, digital lab and photo studio
Patron of the Arts | $2,500
Be recognized publicly as a Patron of the Arts on our Sponsors webpage and in all our newsletter for a year!
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Experimental Photography: Chemigram
$75.00 – $95.00A 1-Day Class
Friday, June 20th
6:00 – 8:30pm
Ages 13+A Photography Class for Ages 13+
Discover the fascinating intersection of art and science in this hands-on Chemigram Workshop! Participants will explore the unique photographic process of creating chemigrams—stunning, abstract images produced by combining photographic paper, light, and chemical reactions.
Several techniques for camera-less photography will be explored, allowing for a wide range of different effects. Unlike a lot of traditional photography processes, there is no right or wrong way, it’s all about trying out different things and letting the process unfold naturally.
No prior photography or chemistry experience is necessary—this workshop is perfect for beginners and seasoned artists alike. Leave with your own one-of-a-kind prints and a deeper appreciation for experimental photography.
Join us to unleash your creativity and experiment with the unpredictable beauty of chemigrams!
Supplies are included.
Please call or email info@cepagallery.org if you have questions.
Workshop Location
CEPA Learning Center
Limited Availability
This class is limited to 8 participants.
Dates & Times
Friday, June 20th
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How to Document Your Art
$90.00 – $120.00A 1-Day Class
Saturday, March 8th
10:30 AM – 1:30 PMAges 16+
Whether you’re a painter, sculptor, or mixed media artist, documenting your artwork is essential for promoting your work and creating a professional portfolio. In this studio class, you will learn:
Camera Basics: How to make high-quality images of your artwork.
Lighting Techniques: How to use natural, artificial, and other lighting techniques.
Framing and Composition: How to ensure your work is centered, straight, and level.
By the end of this class, you will have a basic understanding of how to document your artwork, and you will be able to produce quality images for your portfolio, website, and social media channels.
Workshop Location
CEPA Gallery
Limited Availability
This workshop is limited to 8 students
Dates & Times
Saturday, March 8th
10:30 – 1:30 PMJoin CEPA Today and Save!
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Intro to Digital Photography and Camera RAW
$120.00 – $150.00A 2-Day Class
Saturday, June 7th and 14th10:30am – 1:30pm
Ages 16+A Photography Class for Ages 16+
This course serves as an introduction to the basics of digital photography. Over the two day workshop, students will learn how to set up and use their digital cameras, the basic methods for properly exposing photographs, and tips for creating compelling images with your camera. This class will also cover the workflow for uploading and editing images in Adobe Camera Raw. It is required that you have a digital camera to participate in this course.
Participants must have a digital camera with the capability to shoot in RAW. CEPA has limited cameras available to rent. Please call or email info@cepagallery.org to arrange a camera rental.
Workshop Location
CEPA Learning Center
Limited Availability
This class is limited to 8 participants.
Dates & Times
Saturday, June 7th and 14th
10:30am – 1:30pm
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Membership starts as low as $40/year for individuals—and even lower for students at only $25/year!
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