WOPHA Workshop: Master Handcoloring Techniques with Silvia Lizama

Join us for an immersive four-hour, specialized workshop on photographic handcoloring led by master artist Silvia Lizama.

Long before the advent of artificial intelligence, Instagram filters, Adobe Photoshop, and color film, colorists, particularly women, hand-painted black-and-white photographs. This practice responded to clients’ desires for realism while also serving as a powerful form of creative expression, transforming photographs into singular objects through interpretation and touch.

Building on this tradition, join us for a specialized workshop focused on photographic handcoloring, led by master artist and educator Silvia Lizama, who brings 48 years of dedicated experience to this technique.

This four-hour workshop begins with a presentation exploring the history of handcoloring in photography, situating the practice within its artistic and historical context and highlighting Lizama’s long-standing engagement with the medium. Participants will then receive a detailed demonstration of materials and techniques, with a focus on using Marshall’s Photo Oils on silver gelatin fiber prints.

Following the demonstration, participants will apply these techniques to their own black-and-white prints. Individual guidance and feedback will be provided throughout the session, supporting both technical learning and creative exploration.

Participants will leave with a finished hand-colored print and a deeper understanding of how color can transform the meaning and expression of photography.

Come learn, experiment, and leave with a finished piece that reflects your own creative voice!