Intro to Lith Printing with David Chui

This hands-on workshop introduces photographers to the distinctive world of Lith printing—an alternative darkroom process known for its dramatic tonal range: soft, glowing highlights and gritty, contrasty shadows. While Lith printing shares some similarities with traditional silver gelatin printing, key differences in exposure and development give it a completely unique look and feel.

Led by photographer David Chui, the workshop provides a solid foundation in the Lith process through guided, hands-on experience in the darkroom. Participants will learn how to begin experimenting with developer dilutions, A/B ratios, and paper choices to achieve a variety of expressive results.

Toward the end of the session, David will demonstrate a modified Lith/silver hybrid process he developed in his own practice, offering insight into how the technique can be adapted and expanded.

Experience with traditional black-and-white darkroom printing is required.

When: Saturday, August 16th, 1 - 4 pm

Where: The Seattle Light Room, 5040 Wilson Ave. S., Seattle, WA 98118

Cost: $200

Instructor: David Chui

Format: In-person, hands on

Max Enrollment: 6 students