Darkroom Rental
We accommodate 35mm format. All film processing and printing supplies (chemicals, enlarger, easel, trays, etc.) provided. Renters must provide their own paper, film, and negative sleeves. Rental includes access to film processing room and 1 enlarger in a 6-enlarger room. Short orientation required for new renters. Camera rental available; contact us for more info.
Cost: $5 / hr or $75 monthly pass, plus a one-time $25 orientation fee Sign up!
Contact: Lex Ebbink-Alemania, lex@riekes.org, (650) 298-3416
Private Instruction
Our instructors help students learn the fundamentals of digital or black and white photography. We also provide consultations for students interested in conceiving and completing creative projects.Topics Include:
- - 35mm and digital camera use
- Darkroom: film processing and printing
- Matting and framing
- Photography fundamentals (composition, exposure, etc)
- Project conceptualization
- Digital photo editing using Adobe Photoshop
Cost: $40 per lesson Sign up!
Contact: Lex Ebbink-Alemania, lex@riekes.org, (650) 298-3416
Small Group Workshops
We also periodically offer short small group workshops - Click here to find out what we’re currently offering!
Financial Aid
The Riekes Center is a non-profit organization and we offer financial aid for all of our programs. To apply for financial aid, click here to download the application or contact Ali at atyson@riekes.org or (650) 364-2509.








