Keystone College Professional Development Institute

03/24/2026

UPDATED DATE- Register Today!
Step Into the Darkroom!

Discover the art of black & white analog photography in our 6-week Darkroom Workshop at Keystone College!

-Learn from experienced photographer Michael LaMaster
-Shoot, develop, and print your own film
- Hands-on darkroom experience
- Saturdays starting May 30 (10 AM)
- $325 per student
*** All materials included!***

Whether you're a beginner or looking to refine your skills, this workshop is the perfect creative outlet.

Register today using the QR code or link below:
https://keystonecollege.wufoo.com/forms/sgiscjt8s3gls/

Questions? Contact John Gorel at 570-945-8622 or [email protected]

Discover the art of film photography in this hands-on six-week workshop that takes you from camera to darkroom. You’ll learn to shoot in full manual mode, develop your own film, create contact sheets, and select your strongest images for printing. As the course progresses, you’ll enlarge your ne...

03/04/2026

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INTRODUCTION TO B&W ANALOG DARKROOM WORKSHOP

Have you ever wanted to learn how to shoot and develop black & white film photography the traditional way?

Join instructor Michael LaMaster for a 6-week hands-on darkroom workshop at Keystone College’s Professional Development Institute.

Workshop Dates (Saturdays at 10 AM):
• March 21
• March 28
• ❌ No session April 4
• April 11
• April 18
• April 25
• May 2

💵 Cost: $325 per student

Students will learn:
✔ Camera basics and shooting film
✔ Film development techniques
✔ Creating contact sheets
✔ Enlarging negatives to prints
✔ Darkroom editing techniques like burning and dodging

🔗 Register here:
https://keystonecollege.wufoo.com/forms/sgiscjt18s3gls/

📞 Questions?
Contact John Gorel
570-945-8622
[email protected]

02/20/2026

Hi, everyone, there was an issue with the original link. It is fixed and updated on the original post as well. Here is a working link:
https://keystonecollege.wufoo.com/forms/sgiscjt18s3gls/

02/18/2026

🎞️ INTRODUCTION TO B&W ANALOG DARKROOM – 6 Week Workshop

Step away from digital and experience photography the way it was meant to be — in the darkroom.

Join instructor Michael LaMaster for a hands-on journey into black-and-white film photography at Keystone College.

✨ Learn to:
• Shoot manual 35mm film
• Develop your own negatives
• Create contact sheets
• Enlarge prints up to 8x10
• Master burning & dodging techniques
• Leave with finished prints you created yourself

Saturdays from 10AM to 1PM
March 14, 21, 28
(No session April 4)
April 11, 18, 25

💵 $325 – All materials included (film, chemistry, paper & equipment). Cameras are suggested, and or can be rented.
Register using the QR code or link below
https://keystonecollege.wufoo.com/forms/sgiscjt18s3gls/

02/06/2026

🍞 Keystone College Sourdough Bread Making Workshop 🍞
📅 February 23 | ⏰ 5:30 PM
$35 | Beginner to Intermediate | Limited to 10 participants

Ready to learn the art and science of sourdough bread making?

Join us for this hands-on workshop where you’ll learn:
✔️ The basics of sourdough fermentation
✔️ How to create and maintain your own starter
✔️ Mixing, shaping, proofing & scoring techniques
✔️ How to bake for that perfect crust & airy crumb
✔️ Troubleshooting common sourdough issues

✨ What’s included:
• All ingredients & baking tools
• Active sourdough starter to take home
• Freshly baked bread

By the end of the evening, you’ll have the confidence to bake your own sourdough from scratch and maintain a healthy starter for future baking adventures.

Spots are limited — register today!

Scan the QR code or register here:
https://keystonecollege.wufoo.com/forms/s19055a90fc3feq/

Questions? Contact John Gorel at 570-945-8622 or [email protected]

12/13/2025

🎄 Make Your Own Glass-Blown Holiday Ornament — Now Open for Registration! 🎄
Keystone College’s Professional Development Institute is excited to announce that our glass shop is back up and running after early-season technical difficulties—and we’re ready to welcome you for this year’s holiday glass-blowing experience!
We will be offering two sessions of our popular Make Your Own Glass-Blown Holiday Ornament workshop:
Session Dates & Times
• Friday, December 19
3:00 PM – 8:00 PM
• Sunday, December 21
9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Each participant will enjoy a one-hour, hands-on session working directly with our skilled glass artist to create a unique, handcrafted ornament perfect for gift-giving or holiday decorating.
Cost
• $60.00 per person
Registration
Participants must register for a specific time slot via the provided link, and payment is required at the time of registration.
Due to high demand, we are unable to hold time slots without completed registration and payment.
LINK TO REGISTER AND PAY
https://keystonecollege.wufoo.com/forms/s1yzrr7p1jt0fue/

10/10/2025

This weekend is the annual Glass Pumpkin Patch and Sale at Keystone College. Check out all of the information in the picture below. Come out and see all of the great glass art created at Keystone College's Glass Blowing Studio. All items will be available for sale and support the art department at Keystone.


Keystone College

10/09/2025

I’m excited to share a new professional development opportunity from the Keystone College Professional Development Institute: our Grant Writing Skills Certificate.
This two-course, self-paced, fully online program is designed to help nonprofit professionals and others build essential grant writing skills:
• Introduction to Grant Writing: Learn the fundamentals of grant writing, explore its connection to an organization’s fundraising strategy, review the six stages of the grant process, and discover proven best practices.
• Advanced Grant Writing: Take your skills further by applying advanced techniques to strengthen proposals. You’ll learn how to use logic models to improve planning, evaluation, and budgeting—elevating your proposals from good to exceptional.
Program highlights:
• 100% online and self-paced for maximum flexibility
• Practical, real-world skills to secure funding from foundations, government agencies, corporations, or individuals
• Earn both a certificate and a digital badge upon completion
• Affordable tuition: $269
For details and registration, please visit:
Keystone College | Grant Writing Skills Suite Courses

Keystone College, located in Northeastern PA, offers more than 40 undergraduate and graduate degree options in liberal arts and science-based programs.

10/09/2025

There is still time to apply for the Fall Semester! If you have any questions, feel free to email me anytime at [email protected]
Click on the link to apply!
https://apply.keystone.edu/

10/02/2025

🎃✨ Make Your Own Glass Pumpkin! ✨🎃
Join Keystone College’s Glass Pumpkin Workshop and create a one-of-a-kind blown glass pumpkin. No experience needed—just fun, creativity, and fall vibes! 🍂🔥

📅 Oct. 18 & 25 | ⏰ Starting 9 AM | 💲 $60
👉 Limited spots—scan the QR or click on the link below to register!
https://keystonecollege.wufoo.com/forms/sfcr87o1e61tfv/

09/24/2025

📢 New Online Certificate: Grant Writing Skills
Strengthen your nonprofit’s funding strategy with Keystone College’s Grant Writing Skills Certificate!

✅ 100% online & self-paced
✅ Learn the essentials + advanced strategies
✅ Earn a certificate and digital badge
✅ Just $269

Get the skills to write winning proposals and secure funding.
https://catalog.mindedge.com/keystonecollege/suites/41351/grant-writing-skills-suite