Classes
ONSITE: Intermediate Darkroom Photography (Only offered a few times a year!)
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 more finishing techniques based on student interest.
Special Notes
- This is primarily a darkroom printing class. Any film that students print from will need to be shot outside of class. Feel free to bring in old film to work with or to process new rolls. Students supply their own film, camera and paper.
Classes are confirmed one week prior to the start date. In order to help us confirm classes, please register as early as possible.
This is an On-site course. Students must follow current Covid-19 protocols, as outlined on our website. For more info visit visarts.org. On-site courses do not come with studio access outside of class time. Paid open studio access is available through our Studio Access Program: if interested please visit visarts.org.
About the Instructor
Evie Metz
Evie Metz is an educator and interdisciplinary artist centered in sculpture, photography, and puppet stop-motion animation. Her work explores empowerment of otherness and the relationship between humans, animals, and nature. She was selected as a Trawick Prize Finalist in 2022 and received the Young Artist Award. Her work has been featured online with RVA Mag, NoBudge, and Girls in Film. Recent solo and group exhibitions include Rhizome in Washington DC and Nitehawk Cinema in Williamsburg, NY. Her films have shown nationally and internationally at festivals including the Maryland Film Fest, Chicago International Film Festival, and Glasgow Short Film Festival. On behalf of a photography fellowship, she studied at the Anderson Ranch Arts Center. Evie received a BFA from the Maryland Institute College of Art and an MFA from Virginia Commonwealth University.
Website: www.eviemetz.com
Instagram: @eviemetz