LEARN TRADITIONAL FILM MAKING WITH MONO NO AWARE

MONO NO AWARE is now offering PUBLIC COMMUNITY WORKSHOPS at our learning lab in downtown Brooklyn. These classes are made affordable and accessible thanks to the support of the New York State Council for the Arts (NYSCA) individual donors and patrons like yourself.

PUBLIC WORKSHOPS IN PERSON 2025

MONO NO AWARE has re-opened the doors for community-led workshops. We’re proud to offer traditional film making workshops here in Brooklyn, NY. Offerings are all ages, open to the public for a hands-on learning experience. Instructors are locally-based, practicing filmmakers and artists looking to share their years of knowledge and experience.  All related workshop materials; film stock, chemical processing, cameras, editing and projection equipment are included.  At the end of each workshop session we organize a FREE public screening open to you and your friends!  Each session, MONO NO AWARE partners with local and international film festivals to offer entry waivers to all our participants.  To assist you in entering your work, MONO NO AWARE will digitally scan and host your finished film on our Vimeo+ channel. Please read our list of workshop policies below before registering (below).  These workshops would not be possible without the support of NYSCA ; New York State Council on the Arts with the support of the New York State Legislature . We are proud to have partnerships with KODAK, CINELAB, COLORLAB, and to work with THE GOWANUS DARKROOM. SEE PARTICIPANT WORKS AT OUR VIMEO PAGE.

* NOVEMBER

+ LIGHTING AND EXPOSURE FOR FILM : VISION3 500T COLOR NEGATIVE FILM ** CAPTURE ON THE AATON LTR CAMERA **
Learn lighting basics and work in real time with 16MM film to set up a variety of lighting conditions to explore the possibilities of capturing light on film. SATURDAY session will work with Kodak’s VISION3 COLOR NEGATIVE FILM which MONO will develop and scan for you overnight so that you can see the results at the beginning of the SUNDAY session, which will expand upon that knowledge with a series of complex lighting set ups and environments. A comprehensive dive into lighting and exposure IN FULL COLOR!
SATURDAY & SUNDAY NOV 1ST & 2ND FROM 10 AM - 4 PM **
REGISTRATION OPEN NOW * ALL AGES * ALL INCLUSIVE * FILM STOCKS, DEVELOPING, PRINTING STUDIO AND SCANNING

+ PRODUCING FUNDAMENTALS FOR FILMMAKERS **
Gain the skills to creatively support film production. Focusing on the low budget end of the spectrum, this class will define the role of producer and provide tools and resources to facilitate holistic, dexterous, and sustainable production practices from development to distribution.
TUESDAYS NOVEMBER 4TH , 11TH and 18TH from 7-9:30 PM
REGISTRATION NOW LIVE * THREE SESSIONS * SLIDING SCALE * DETAILS HERE *

+ PROJECTION BASICS FOR 16MM FILM : TABLE TOP MODEL EIKI SSL-O **
Learn to thread, operate, maintain, and exhibit your 16mm film using the EIKI-SSL-O table top projector and other models.
WEDNESDAY NOVEMBER 12TH from 7:00-9:30 PM + INCLUDES A CREDIT FOR ONE DAY RENTAL ($55 VALUE)
ONE NIGHT SESSION * * DURATIONAL, SINGLE CHANNEL, MULTI-CHANNEL & LOOPING *

+ INTRO TO 16MM MACRO CINEMATOGRAPHY ON EKTACHROME! : CAPTURE IN EXTREME CLOSE UP WITH THE BOLEX & MACRO LENSES **
Capture moving images in extreme close up onto Kodak’s 16MM EKTACHROME film stock. With the use of extension tubes you’ll delve into tiny worlds and see the images projected 30’ wide in full color. Flowers, Insects, Teeth, Tongues, bring your small objects and textures!
SATURDAY NOVEMBER 15TH from 10 AM - 3 PM + FREE CAMERA KIT RENTAL WITH PRIMES & TUBES FOR A LATER DATE!
REGISTRATION OPEN NOW * RAIN OR SHINE @ MONO NO AWARE * DOWNTOWN BROOKLYN

+ BLOW UPS 16MM FRAMES TO 120 MEDIUM FORMAT TO CREATE HIGH RESOLUTION SLIDES FROM POSITIVE ORIGINALS **
Ever wanted to single out ONE frame from your motion picture film and create a beautiful high resolution image? During this workshop you will learn how to optically enlarge a single frame of 16MM positive film to 120 Slide film and develop with E6 for a STUNNING positive slide image for direct viewing, print or scan. Workshop is all inclusive, 120 slide film, chemistry, safety materials and archival sleeves.
SATURDAY NOVEMBER 15TH from 4 - 9 PM ** INCLUDES 120 SLIDE FILM STOCK, CHEMISTRY SLEEVING AND SCAN !

+ TEST IT YOURSELF * SUPER 8MM EDITION * CAMERA TESTING WORKSHOP **
Have a new camera? Buy used online? Gift from a friend? Or just haven’t used yours in a while? Bring it by and we’ll show you how it works, point out the pros and cons of your model, walk through how to clean, maintain and operate. We’ll test everyone’s camera, develop the film on site so that you can leave with confidence knowing that your camera is in working condition!
SUNDAY NOVEMBER 16TH From 10 AM - 4 PM @ MONO NO AWARE LEARNING LAB ** 
REGISTRATION NOW LIVE * ALL AGES * OPEN TO THE PUBLIC * ALL INCLUSIVE ! * SLIDING SCALE STARTS AT $25!

+ MOTION PICTURE TITLES ON 16MM FILM * DEVELOPED, PRINTED & PROJECTION READY *
Learn to create, expose properly, full color motion picture on a 16mm animation stand for the projection of titles and credits! You’ll learn to conduct and develop an exposure test, set proper framing and capture to time the length of each title. Capture from digital image or rendering!
SUNDAY NOVEMBER 16TH From 5 - 9 PM + ALL INCLUSIVE + FILM STOCK + CHEMISTRY + DEV & SCAN!
REGISTRATION OPEN TO THE PUBLIC, ALL AGES - SLIDING SCALE * OXBERRY ANIMATION STAND * PROJECTABLE PRINT! *

+ MOVING IMAGE FILM LIGHT BOX : LEARN TO BUILD AND DISPLAY YOUR MOVING IMAGE FILM IN A BACKLIT FRAME ** NEW OFFERING!
Positive film prints can make a great display as a static object, learn to build and mount your S8 16 and 35mm film clippings into a drop frame that is back lit for display. Use them for exhibition, create them from the scraps on the cutting room floor, give them as gifts.
WEDNESDAY NOVEMBER 19TH from 7 - 10 PM @ MONO NO AWARE LEARNING LAB ** 
REGISTRATION NOW LIVE * ALL AGES * OPEN TO THE PUBLIC * ALL INCLUSIVE ! * SLIDING SCALE STARTS AT $25!

PRIVATE OFFERINGS ** YEAR ROUND **

PRIVATE ONE ON ONE WORKSHOPS on a number of topics. Reserve an instructor for 2 or more hours at a time to be guided safely through any topic of your choosing. These include access to all equipment at the MONO NO AWARE center of operations, chemistry, editing stations and scanner. In some cases we can even come to you, meeting you in the closest public park to socially distance and guide you through the experience. Each private workshop is fully customized to your interest. Contact us for more details. CLICK HERE TO COORDINATE WITH US, PLEASE SPECIFY WHICH SUBJECT YOU ARE INTERESTED IN. PRIVATE WORKSHOPS ARE AVAILABLE ON ANY TOPIC FOR ANY DURATION, SIMPLY CONTACT US FOR MORE DETAILS.

WORKSHOP POLICIES
Workshop Registration:  Participants must register in advance for MONO NO AWARE workshops. Registration is possible via: PayPal with any major credit card, with check by mail, or you can get in contact if you would like to register in person with cash.  MONO will provide masks and gloves to everyone who asks, hand sanitizer will be provided, all surfaces and equipment will be cleaned before and after sessions. Participation fee must be paid in full at time of registration. Registration is not confirmed until payment has been received in full. MONO NO AWARE workshops are non-transferable. No refunds, transfers or make-ups are allowed for any missed sessions for any reason. Double check your schedule before registering. Workshops are subject to schedule and instructor changes or cancellation at the discretion of MONO NO AWARE. All registered participants will be notified of such changes in a timely fashion. MONO NO AWARE reserves the right to use participant work created in MONO NO AWARE workshops for promotional materials including, but not limited to, workshop trailers, preview stills, grant applications and printed flyers. Participants have the option to notify us if they wish their work to be withheld from being included in such materials, this must happen before the class session begins. Participants also have the option, if they do not wish for their photographic likeness to be used on MONO NO AWARE'S website, social media, and/or any other promotional efforts. All such requests must be made at the time of registration. Audio and video recording of MONO NO AWARE workshops is not permitted.  Workshop Facilities:  Each workshop location will be noted in the course description.  Cancellation Policy: Cancellations received via email only. Participants must cancel fourteen (14) full business days prior to the date of the workshop to receive an 50% refund. No compensation is available for cancellations less than fourteen (14) full business days prior to workshop start time. No compensation is available for non-attendance, INSANE AMOUNTS of fun and knowledge is available for attendance. We hope to see you there!