From the intricacies of learning to shoot with a digital or film camera to exploring 19th century alternative photo processes, the Studio School has a photo class for everyone. Traditional photo darkroom enthusiasts can refine both technical and creative skills and learn about photo history and aesthetics.
Instructors Monica Ascamilla and Georgianne Stinnett teach most weekly classes.
Class Schedule
Intermediate Digital Photography [41]
Mon, Oct 23 - Nov 27, 10 am – 1 pm (6 sessions) | Studio School, 1st floor
MONICA ESCAMILLA
This class helps students refine both technical and creative photographic skills. Through discussions, class critiques, and weekly assignments, participants solve problems with exposure, low-light situations, and creative ennui, and learn time-saving methods for an effective digital workflow. A digital SLR to use in class is recommended but not required. Prerequisite: digital photography skills.
$175 (VMFA members $155)
Intermediate Digital Photography [42]
Mon, Oct 23 - Nov 27, 7–10 pm (6 sessions)| Studio School, 1st floor
MONICA ESCAMILLA
This class helps students refine both technical and creative photographic skills. Through discussions, class critiques, and weekly assignments, participants solve problems with exposure, low-light situations, and creative ennui, and learn time-saving methods for an effective digital workflow. A digital SLR to use in class is recommended but not required. Prerequisite: digital photography skills.
$175 (VMFA members $155)
Pinhole Photography Workshop NEW! [46]
Sat & Sun, Oct 21 & 22, 10 am–4 pm (2 session) | Studio School, 1st floor Conference Room
Tyger Belton
Learn to make your own pinhole camera and shoot and develop pinhole photo images in this fast–paced workshop. Students will build a simple pinhole camera using a light tight container and tiny pinhole that will project an image onto photo paper in the camera. There is no lens. After shooting images, students will process their negatives and print black and white photos that are dreamlike and unpredictable. A visit to the exhibition of Richmond artist Willie Anne Wright in VMFA’s Evans Court Gallery will also be scheduled. Materials are included.
$165 (VMFA members $150)