Digital BW, The Print

Barbara,

I just by luck saw your message.  Since I only read some of the messages, if
the subject line doesn't catch my eye, it gets deleted.  So, be sure to
change the subject line when responding.  Otherwise I might well
accidentally delete a message that I would have liked to respond to.

You wrote:


>>"training courses "  caught my eye in your recent post
>>regarding your recent work on the C-82 for non-photographers.

>Paul, I have been lurking on this list for about 6 months
>and have yet to drum up the courage to begin B&W printing
> ...

> Do you teach any workshops on B&W printing?

I have not recently been teaching workshops.  However, I will probably teach
a workshop at Anderson Ranch in Colorado this summer, and there is a
possibility that I'll get involved with groups that have special interests
in B&W old photo reproductions -- a subject that has fascinated me for some
time.

I spoke with a scrapbook store owner in Santa Barbara today who has similar
interests and has regular courses on a variety of subjects.  A venue like
that might be appropriate for quick and easy training that just gets the
people over the threshold or barrier that digital B&W printing still has.
Once the fear of the technology is overcome and there are positive results,
B&W digital printing is so self-rewarding that no further push is needed.
Lowering that threshold and getting people over it quickly is definitely
something I'm pursuing.

>Do you teach on an individual basis?

I have, but that is something that is very individual and needs to be
handled off list.

I'm encouraged that lurkers are responding to my recent efforts.  We'll get
top-notch, archival B&W to be cheap and easy yet.  I think the technology is
definitely there to do it.

Paul
http://www.PaulRoark.com