Polaroid Emulsion Lift Workshop with Cruz

Join us for a creative 3-hour workshop where you'll explore the captivating process of Polaroid emulsion lifts—a technique that transforms instant photographs into delicate, painterly works of art. Learn how to carefully lift and transfer the emulsion layer from a Polaroid photo onto textured watercolour paper, creating dreamy, one-of-a-kind compositions.

Each participant may receive Polaroid prints, a darkroom tray, two sheets of 7” x 10” watercolour paper, a pair of brushes, and a take-home envelope for your finished artwork.

The session begins with a guided introduction and live demo of the technique, followed by hands-on experimentation. You'll have the opportunity to create up to two unique pieces, with time and group size in mind. Once your prints have dried, personalize your creations with drawing, painting, or mixed media embellishments.

Please register with Susan Jama at susanjama@ocadu.ca

About Cruz

Cruz is a first-generation Filipino lens-based artist based in Toronto. Her work merges analog and digital photography with poetry and mixed media, exploring themes of vulnerability, connection, and self-discovery. Through experimental processes, she challenges traditional image-making, reshaping memory and emotion in new forms. Cruz exhibited in both solo and group shows, published several zines, and facilitates workshops that foster creative expression as a tool for healing. Whether through personal projects or community-driven initiatives, their practice is rooted in forging deep, introspective connections through art.