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Second Friday Tiny Portrait Darkroom Magic

February 04, 2019

Learn the magic of the darkroom through found materials prints, straight printing and paper negatives! You will leave this class with an understanding of how the darkroom chemistry works to make images appear as well as how to use a 35mm camera to create a tiny portrait without film!

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Oil Printing- New!

January 31, 2019

Explore oil printing, which is both a photographic and printmaking process. If you love photography, printmaking, and/or learning a bit of chemistry, you’ll love oil printing. This process dates back to the late 1800’s and it results in whimsical-soft images, which you bring to life by brushing ink onto a gelatin plate. Bring in digital […]

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Darkroom Photography (Ages 13–14)

January 28, 2019

Using 35mm cameras, 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 your […]

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Darkroom Photography (Ages 11–12)

January 28, 2019

Using 35mm cameras, 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 your […]

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Darkroom Photography (Ages 13–14)

January 28, 2019

Using 35mm cameras, 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 your […]

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Portrait Photography (Ages 11–12)

January 28, 2019

It’s easy to take a picture of a person, but not always as simple to capture that person’s character. We’ll tackle the question of what makes a compelling portrait and explore film photography. We’ll create portraits with studio lighting and take field trips to learn about natural light portraiture. Students will also print their photographs […]

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Portrait Photography (Ages 13–14)

January 28, 2019

It’s easy to take a picture of a person, but not always as simple to capture that person’s character. We’ll tackle the question of what makes a compelling portrait and explore film photography. We’ll create portraits with studio lighting and take field trips to learn about natural light portraiture. Students will also print their photographs […]

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Portrait Photography (Ages 13–14)

January 28, 2019

It’s easy to take a picture of a person, but not always as simple to capture that person’s character. We’ll tackle the question of what makes a compelling portrait and explore film photography. We’ll create portraits with studio lighting and take field trips to learn about natural light portraiture. Students will also print their photographs […]

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Shadowboxes (Ages 7–8)

January 28, 2019

Use reclaimed materials to make sculptures inspired by modern and contemporary artists. Make shadowboxes using found objects, play inventive games and use the power of the unexpected to try new ideas.

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Darkroom Photography (Ages 11–12)

January 28, 2019

Using 35mm cameras, 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 your […]

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Darkroom Photography (Ages 13–14)

January 28, 2019

Using 35mm cameras, 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 your […]

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Darkroom Photography (Ages 11–12)

January 28, 2019

Using 35mm cameras, 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 your […]

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Darkroom Photography (Ages 13–14)

January 28, 2019

Using 35mm cameras, 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 your […]

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Digital Photography (Ages 13–14)

January 27, 2019

Learn how a digital camera works, how to import photos to computers and how to use Photoshop to edit. Enjoy demonstrations, hands-on practice and detailed overviews on composition and creative decision making.

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Digital Photography (Ages 11–12)

January 27, 2019

Learn how a digital camera works, how to import photos to computers and how to use Photoshop to edit. Enjoy demonstrations, hands-on practice and detailed overviews on composition and creative decision making.

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Digital Photography (Ages 11–12)

January 27, 2019

Learn how a digital camera works, how to import photos to computers and how to use Photoshop to edit. Enjoy demonstrations, hands-on practice and detailed overviews on composition and creative decision making.

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Digital Photography (Ages 13–14)

January 27, 2019

Learn how a digital camera works, how to import photos to computers and how to use Photoshop to edit. Enjoy demonstrations, hands-on practice and detailed overviews on composition and creative decision making.

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Digital Photography (Ages 13–14)

January 27, 2019

Learn how a digital camera works, how to import photos to computers and how to use Photoshop to edit. Enjoy demonstrations, hands-on practice and detailed overviews on composition and creative decision making.

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Darkroom Photography (Ages 11–12)

January 27, 2019

Using 35mm cameras, 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 your […]

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Darkroom Photography (Ages 13–14)

January 25, 2019

Using 35mm cameras, 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 your […]

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Darkroom Photography (Ages 13–14)

January 25, 2019

Using 35mm cameras, 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 your […]

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Intermediate Digital Photography

January 15, 2019

Refine your digital photography aesthetic and technical skills. Learn how to process RAW images and create an effective workflow from capture to computer. We’ll discuss the work of master photographers and explore contemporary trends. Weekly assignments coupled with in–class discussions will help you troubleshoot problems, improve your composition and develop your personal vision.

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Intermediate Digital Photography

January 15, 2019

Refine your digital photography aesthetic and technical skills. Learn how to process RAW images and create an effective workflow from capture to computer. We’ll discuss the work of master photographers and explore contemporary trends. Weekly assignments coupled with in–class discussions will help you troubleshoot problems, improve your composition and develop your personal vision.

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Manipulating Daylight for Photography

January 15, 2019

Learn to manipulate daylight in your digital photographs by using everyday objects and materials to enhance available light. We’ll use white boards, blackout cloth, tissue paper, foil, and other materials to filter, reflect, amplify and reduce the light we have available to us.

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Tintype Photography

January 15, 2019

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 to […]

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