UPCOMING WORKSHOPS

Explore the transformative potential of Polaroid photography with emulsion lifts - a tactile technique where a film image softens, separates from its original backing, and takes on a new form. Learn the chemistry and history behind the process, create one-of-a-kind image transfers, and gain the confidence to incorporate Polaroid manipulation into creative practices. Through live demonstrations and examples—including Willow Belle’s and other contemporary artist’s work—see how this process transforms instant photographs into layered, ethereal art objects.

Everything is provided in this hands-on, guided workshop. Take home at least two ready-to-hang physical art images, and connect with the local creative community over light refreshments. Participants are encouraged, but not required, to bring their own Polaroid cameras or materials to transfer on.

No prior photography experience is necessary.

Slow down, embrace the unpredictable, and reimagine Polaroid as a delicate, translucent skin, allowing water, touch, and time to reshape the image.

Date: Saturday, October 24th

Time: 1pm to 5pm (light refreshments will be served)

Capacity: 15

Price: $115

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Bio

Willow Belle (b. 1998) is an American lens-based artist in Los Angeles whose practice lives at the boundary between analog photography and fine art. While navigating permanence in subject, material, and technique, she uses unconventional methods and matter, relinquishing control to the unorthodox, and allowing light and chemistry to become her collaborators. Throughout themes of nostalgia, identity, loss, and isolation, her work appears untethered to physical existence, yet manifests from the tangible. 

By incorporating alternative printing techniques and unreliable methods of manipulation, each photograph functions as a kind of thin veil, draped over something deeper—secrets suspended in emulsion, waiting to be lifted. By pushing the boundaries of her body and her medium, she lets go of the expectations of what a photograph is supposed to be.

Her most recent solo exhibition, Ninety One, highlights her work with SX-70 Polaroid film. She teaches Polaroid Emulsion Lift workshops throughout LA, encouraging the exploration of alternative processes and film manipulation. 

  • Yes, individuals must be 18 or older for this workshop. 

  • There will be a 90% refund (10% service fee) for refunds 14 days before workshop. 

    50% refund on cancelations 7 days before workshop, and 0% refund less than 7 days before workshop. 

  • Refreshments and lunch will be provided for attendees. If you have severe food allergies, we recommend bringing something to eat. 

    We will do our best to provide for all. 

  • There is a parking lot just south of the building and an additional one east of the building. Parking is $15 (sometimes $25 if there is another event). 

    Please read street signs if you park on the street. 

  • The workshop is located in the Art Space on the 4th floor on the back side of the Center on Four. Please see map attached to locate space. 

FAQ:

CANCELLATION POLICY

The Center on Four workshops are intentionally limited in size to ensure meaningful creative exchange. Please review the following cancellation policy before registering.

Full tuition is due at the time of registration.

Participant Cancellations

  • More than 60 days before the experience: Full refund.

  • 30–60 days before the experience: 50% refund.

  • Less than 30 days before the experience: No refund.

Workshop Cancellation

Should The Center on Four cancel a workshop due to force majeure, artist illness, insufficient enrollment, or other unforeseen circumstances beyond our reasonable control, participants will receive a full refund of all fees paid to The Center on 4. The Center on 4 is not responsible for airfare, accommodations, travel insurance, or any other expenses incurred outside of the workshop fee.

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Registration & Payment

Registration is confirmed upon receipt of full payment unless otherwise stated. Enrollment is limited and spaces are reserved on a first-come, first-served basis.

Participant Responsibility

Participants are responsible for ensuring they are physically able to participate in the workshop and for arriving with the appropriate equipment, documentation, and travel arrangements.

Participants are expected to conduct themselves with professionalism, respect, and consideration for fellow participants, artists, hosts, staff, and local communities. The Center on Four reserves the right to remove any participant whose conduct is disruptive, unsafe, or inappropriate. No refund will be issued in such cases.

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To the fullest extent permitted by applicable law, The Center on Four, its artists, employees, contractors, partners, hosts, and venues shall not be liable for any injury, illness, accident, theft, loss, damage to personal property, travel delays, cancellations, or other expenses arising from participation in a workshop.

Governing Law

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