Adult & Teen Visual Arts & Music

Foundation: Large Format Photography

Mac Cosgrove-Davies

$300

Workshop: Sa, Su, Nov 4-5, 12-4pm, Photoworks Studio

Working with 4x5 field/view cameras this class covers the fundamentals of large format photography. We will explore the construction and function of view cameras including lenses, film holders, camera movements (tilt, rise, shift,) focusing, depth of field, and related gear. All equipment and materials included. More info: gummist@gmail.com. Minimum age 16. 2 sessions.

Foundation: East Wing Photo Field

$150 Trip Workshop

Frank Van Riper

Workshop: Su, Oct 22, 11am-4pm, Off-site

Photograph on a relaxed Sunday in I.M. Pei’s gloriously refurbished East Wing of the National Gallery of Art. Myriad possibilities for available light abstract, landscape and people shooting. No tripods or monopods--and no flash, please. An always-popular excursion–and parking is plentiful on Sunday mornings. Open to all levels. More info: GVR@GVRphoto.com. Minimum age 18. 1 session.

Foundation: The Oil Printing Process

Mac Cosgrove-Davies

Class: W, Nov 1-Dec 6; No Class Nov 22, 7-10pm, Photoworks Studio

$275

Starting with instructor-supplied paper, gelatin, sensitizer, lithographic ink, medium/large format negatives, and simple equipment, students will learn to make striking and unique photographic images using the ‘oil’ printing process, which is based on the disaffinity of oil and water. Digital negatives can be made if needed. More info: gummist@gmail.com. Minimum age 18. 5 sessions.

Foundation: iPhone Landscape $175

Sue Bloom

Class: M, Th, Nov 6-16, 7-9pm, Online

Landscapes have been the subject matter of art for centuries. Why are we drawn to the landscape? How can we express kinship with the land? We will explore using the iPhone, using various modes, techniques and apps. The camera in your pocket is ready to make gallery-worthy images. More info: sue@suebloom.com. Minimum age 16. 4 sessions.