Potomac’s Return to the Darkroom
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Potomac’s Return to the Darkroom
A few years ago, COVID safety concerns prompted photography teacher Lise Metzger to close access to the darkroom, which led to a curricular shift that focused on digital photography. Once Ms. Metzger assessed the safety of returning students to a small, enclosed space, she decided to reopen the Upper School darkroom for the 2022-23 academic year, adding airflow machines for added measure. Currently, the Upper School photography curriculum consists of four classes that progress through the concentration. Taught by Ms. Metzger, courses are part art, part tech, part chemistry, and part patience. Learn more about the darkroom experience on our website, and be sure to visit the US Art Show, which runs through May 16.