WILLOW BELLE | Polaroid Emulsion Lifts | A Center On Four Workshop
WILLOW BELLE | Polaroid Emulsion Lifts | A Center On Four Workshop
Date: Saturday, October 24th, 2026
Time: 1pm to 5pm (light refreshments will be served)
Capacity: 15 students
Held at The Center On Four, 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.
Full details, FAQ and cancellation policy here.



