Going Polaroid with Jari Poulin (in-person)

@ About Creative freedom, analog film, instant results! Polaroid cameras and instant film hold an allure and magic that cannot be found in any other medium. From Polaroid’s incredible history with Edwin Land’s invention of a camera and film that could develop before your eyes without the aid of darkroom to the most current Polaroid cameras that that have the added benefit of a Smartphone app that connects to your camera by Bluetooth, you now have more options than ever to make one of a kind images on Polaroid’s unique signature film. In this five‑day workshop, photographer Jari Poulin invites participants into the expansive world of instant film. Whether you’re new to Polaroid or looking to push your practice further, this workshop offers a deep dive into a medium defined by curiosity, play, and personal vision. You’ll also join a growing global community of instant‑film artists who share work, techniques, and inspiration daily. This workshop is an opportunity to contribute your own voice to that vibrant ecosystem and discover how Polaroid can expand your creative possibilities. Topics Instructor Details Enroll Now © Jari Poulin (details) Topics Over five intensive days, participants will explore Polaroid as both a technical process and an artistic language. Through structured assignments and demonstrations, you will: Experiment with Still Life, Portrait, Landscape, Multiple Exposure, and ICM techniques Learn the creative features of the Polaroid NOW+ and Polaroid i2 cameras Use the Polaroid app for remote shooting, long exposures, and enhanced control Practice emulsion lifts, hand‑coloring, and other analog interventions Explore writing prompts and creativity exercises to spark new ideas Develop a personal project and consider exhibition formats such as grids, diptychs, triptychs, text‑based work, and 3D installations Along the way, you’ll gain historical context for Polaroid’s evolution, see inspiring examples from contemporary instant‑film artists, and learn how to translate your experiments into cohesive, expressive bodies of work. Who Should Attend: Anyone interested in Polaroid — all skill levels welcome. Requirements: A Polaroid NOW+ (not the NOW) or Polaroid i2 camera, tripod, and at least five packs each of I‑Type B&W and Color film. © Jari Poulin (details) © Jari Poulin © Jari Poulin © Jari Poulin © Jari Poulin © Jari Poulin © Jari Poulin © Jari Poulin Details Dates: July 20–24, 2026 (Monday–Friday) Time: 9:30 AM–3:30 PM (with a lunch break) Format: In‑person at the Griffin Museum of Photography Location: 67 Shore Rd., Winchester, MA 01890 Participants: Limited to 10 Course Fee: $925 (members) / $995 (non‑members) Level: Open to All Membership: Non‑member registration includes a one‑year Griffin Museum membership. Learn more about membership benefits. © Jari Poulin (details) Instructor Jari Poulin is an artist and printmaker using photography as the main expression of her practice. She shar...