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Introduction to Digital Photography + Editing (A)

October 30, 2025

Learn what all the buttons on your digital camera actually do. You’ll learn about things like white balance, resolution and megapixels. We’ll discuss how to capture an image, ensure proper exposure and create an effective composition. Weekly assignments coupled with in-class discussions will help you troubleshoot problems and develop a creative eye.

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Introduction to Black + White Darkroom Photography (A)

October 30, 2025

Learn to take black and white photographs using 35mm film, process the film, and print photographs in a darkroom. Enjoy lots of technical guidance and aesthetic feedback, whether you’re just getting started or expanding your portfolio and skill set.

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Family Studio: Family Photographic Portraits

October 30, 2025

Make art side-by-side as a family! Together you will explore a new medium each week and create a beautiful project. Join us for a heartwarming workshop experience where you and your child will take turns being photographer and model! Tailored for both kids and parents, this interactive workshop will guide you and your child to […]

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Intermediate Black + White Darkroom Photography (A)

October 30, 2025

For students with previous experience in the darkroom, this is an opportunity to explore more in-depth darkroom printing processes and gain new tools for experimentations and creativity. Students will cover a variety of skills, from how to fine-tune contrast in printing, mastering multiple exposure techniques, solarization, and more. Option to learn print toning, spotting, and […]

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Intermediate Digital Photography

October 30, 2025

Take your photographs to the next level! You know how to use your digital camera, but have creative ennui. In this class, students are encouraged to discover their personal style with weekly assignments. We will discuss portraiture, night photography, still life and documenting daily trivia (at home). Students have the opportunity to share and discuss […]

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Portrait Photography Workshop

October 30, 2025

Elevate your portrait photography skills through hands-on practice and guidance. Explore advanced techniques in composition, lighting, posing, and storytelling, as well as DSLR camera basics. Learn how to guide and direct models with confidence to capture authenticity. Perfect for beginner photographers seeking to refine their craft and create beautiful portraits they are proud of!

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ONLINE: Editing the Digital Photograph in Adobe Photoshop

October 30, 2025

Adobe Photoshop is one of the leading editing programs for photographers. In this course, we will dive into both editing basics in Camera Raw and applying tools. In this four-week class, students will learn how to import images, navigate folders and collections, filter and rate photos, fix exposure and color casts, export images for various […]

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ONLINE: Introduction to Digital Photography

October 30, 2025

Learn how to effectively and creatively use your digital camera and leave the auto button behind! You’ll learn the fundaments of photography and image capture, including aperture, shutter speed, ISO, white balance, and composition. We'll also cover tips and tricks like choosing the right lens for your image. Weekly assignments, critiques and discussions will help […]

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Capturing Authenticity: Portrait Photo Basics – New!

October 30, 2025

Dive into the art of photographing people in a way that reflects their true essence. Through hands-on practice, you’ll explore techniques for building trust and directing with confidence. We’ll cover everything from pre-session planning to in-the-moment connection, so you can help your subjects feel relaxed and seen, resulting in images that are both beautiful and […]

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Introduction to Digital Photography + Editing (B)

October 30, 2025

Learn what all the buttons on your digital camera actually do. You’ll learn about things like white balance, resolution and megapixels. We’ll discuss how to capture an image, ensure proper exposure and create an effective composition. Weekly assignments coupled with in-class discussions will help you troubleshoot problems and develop a creative eye.

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Intermediate Black + White Darkroom Photography (B)

October 30, 2025

For students with previous experience in the darkroom, this is an opportunity to explore more in-depth darkroom printing processes and gain new tools for experimentations and creativity. Students will cover a variety of skills, from how to fine-tune contrast in printing, mastering multiple exposure techniques, solarization, and more. Option to learn print toning, spotting, and […]

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ONLINE: Introduction to Digital Photography Workshop

October 30, 2025

Learn how to effectively and creatively use your digital camera and leave the auto button behind! You’ll learn the fundaments of photography and image capture, including aperture, shutter speed, ISO, white balance, and composition. We'll also cover tips and tricks like choosing the right lens for your image. Weekly assignments, critiques and discussions will help […]

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Introduction to Black + White Darkroom Photography (C)

October 30, 2025

Learn to take black and white photographs using 35mm film, process the film, and print photographs in a darkroom. Enjoy lots of technical guidance and aesthetic feedback, whether you’re just getting started or expanding your portfolio and skill set.

read more

Introduction to Black + White Darkroom Photography (B)

October 30, 2025

Learn to take black and white photographs using 35mm film, process the film, and print photographs in a darkroom. Enjoy lots of technical guidance and aesthetic feedback, whether you’re just getting started or expanding your portfolio and skill set.

read more

Introduction to Digital Photography

October 30, 2025

Learn what all the buttons on your digital camera actually do. You’ll learn about things like white balance, resolution and megapixels. We’ll discuss how to capture an image, ensure proper exposure and create an effective composition. Weekly assignments coupled with in-class discussions will help you troubleshoot problems and develop a creative eye.

read more

Portrait Photography Workshop

July 06, 2025

Elevate your portrait photography skills through hands-on practice and guidance. Explore advanced techniques in composition, lighting, posing, and storytelling, as well as DSLR camera basics. Learn how to guide and direct models with confidence to capture authenticity. Perfect for beginner photographers seeking to refine their craft and create beautiful portraits they are proud of!

read more

Intermediate Digital Photography (A)

July 06, 2025

Take your photographs to the next level! You know how to use your digital camera, but have creative ennui. In this class, students are encouraged to discover their personal style with weekly assignments. We will discuss portraiture, night photography, still life and documenting daily trivia (at home). Students have the opportunity to share and discuss […]

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The Art of Lighting for Photography

July 06, 2025

Explore a diverse array of lighting setups and techniques, from studio configurations to the nuances of natural light. Through hands-on demonstrations and interactive sessions, you'll learn to sculpt light to accentuate the unique features and emotions of your subjects, transforming ordinary portraits into extraordinary works of art. Discover the power of light modifiers, such as […]

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Digital Photography: Composition + Lighting (Limited Offering) – New!

July 06, 2025

Dive deeper into lighting and composition, and how to make better pictures with newfound technical understanding. On Saturday, we'll look at examples of bodies of work, by both students and professionals, and go our for a walk around VisArts looking for pictures. On Sunday, we'll have a mini-critique of the work made on Saturday and […]

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Black + White Darkroom Photography (Ages 15 – 18)

July 06, 2025

Using 35mm film camera, learn the fundamentals of black and white photography. Take field trips and use the darkroom to print your own photographs. Lessons include camera operation, composition, lighting, subject matter, and other principles. If time allows, we may also experiment with pinhole photography by making our own cameras out of recycled materials. Bring […]

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Photographing Your Artwork (Limited Offering)

July 06, 2025

This class is perfect for artists looking to document their artwork. You'll learn how to make better photographs of your artwork for prints, web, social media, or anywhere else you want to share them. We will discuss lighting, composition, common mistakes in photographing artworks, and best practices for documentation.

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Introduction to Adobe Lightroom (Limited Offering)

July 06, 2025

Adobe Lightroom is a powerful program that allows you to catalog and enhance your digital photographs. We will cover its most useful features like importing, making collections, fix exposure and color, applying local adjustments, using graduated filters, creating fun presets and converting images to black and white. This class covers both 'LR Classic' (desktop version) […]

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Introduction to Digital Photography (B)

July 06, 2025

Learn what all the buttons on your digital camera actually do. You’ll learn about things like white balance, resolution and megapixels. We’ll discuss how to capture an image, ensure proper exposure and create an effective composition. Weekly assignments coupled with in-class discussions will help you troubleshoot problems and develop a creative eye.

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Tintype Photography

July 06, 2025

Use one of the earliest forms of photography to create tintypes, which are direct positives printed on an aluminum sheet using large format cameras. Learn the basics of this 19th century process, including how to pour and sensitize collodion, properly expose and develop plates, and apply a protective varnish. Plan to walk away with two […]

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