Adult & Teen Visual Arts & Music PHOTOGRAPHY

Focus: Nothing to Wear? Drape It! $350

Donnamaria R. Jones

Class: Su, Oct 1-Nov 5, 12-2pm, Photoworks Studio and Offsite

Students will learn the art of draping clients with various fabrics and textiles to create visually appealing photographs. Properties of different fabrics and use of accessories such as belts, scarves, and jewelry to add depth and texture will be discussed. Final class is a 4-hour intensive at the photographer’s studio. More info: drjones@verizon.net

Minimum age 18. 6 sessions.

Focus: Sequence is Key - $350 Storytelling with Photographs

Sebastian Hesse

Class: Tu, Oct 3-Nov 7, 7-10pm, Photoworks Studio

Taking meaningful photographs is one thing. Sequencing photographs to create a meaningful story is another. We will develop a story and create a book proposal. Included is a video conference with one of Germany‘s leading photobook designers and publishers. Bring a body of work or create one in this class. More info: shesse@ard-usa.com. Minimum age 21. 6 sessions.

Focus: Studio Lighting

Christopher Gumm

Class: Tu, Oct 10-31, 6-9:30pm, Photoworks Studio

$200

An open studio workshop to expand on your studio lighting skills and expand your portfolio. The class structure will have individual prompts, but this is an open time after work to come and let your creativity flow in a collaborative space. More info: christopher.gumm.photography@gmail.com

Minimum age 18. 4 sessions.

Focus: Photographing Artwork like a Pro $300

Frank Van Riper

Class: Sa, Oct 21-Nov 11, 10am-1pm, Photoworks Studio

Don’t spoil your chances for exhibition or publication with mediocre images of your gorgeous artwork. Lighting guru Frank Van Riper will teach you how to show off two-and three-dimensional pieces to best advantage using easy-tomaster techniques and lighting that he will provide. More info: GVR@GVRphoto.com. Minimum age 18. 4 sessions.

Focus: The Art of Photography

Richard Batch

$300

Class: Tu, Nov 7-Dec 19, 9:30am-12pm, Photoworks Studio

Discussion and instruction/help on both aesthetic and technical issues regarding both digital and film photography, depending on the interest of the class. The idea is, how do we advance our photography to the highest level possible? We’ll discuss photos brought to class. Also, a review of trends in photography. More info: rabatch@comcast.net. Minimum age 16. 7 sessions.

Focus: Not Your Average Flower Pix $300

Frank Van Riper

Class: Tu, Nov 7-Dec 5; No Class Nov 21, 7-9:30pm, Photoworks Studio

Frank hated closeups of flowers (where the flower, not the photographer, did all the work.) In this hand-on workshop, you will learn how to treat flowers as portrait subjects and create dramatic lighting in the studio to produce spectacular floral images. All lighting supplied by the instructor. More info: GVR@GVRphoto.com. Minimum age 18. 4 sessions.