Get a hands-on introduction to the technical and creative foundations of black-and-white photography. Using a pinhole camera, 35mm camera, and large-format 4×5 camera, you’ll learn how to control exposure through aperture, shutter speed, and ISO. You’ll shoot on black-and-white film, process it by hand using traditional chemical methods, and produce gelatin silver prints in the darkroom. Along the way, you’ll develop a working knowledge of light metering, depth of field, and contrast control.
*This is a Junior Artists program and will follow those guidelines outlined in our FAQ section.
Instructor: Nīa MacKnight (Anishinaabe/Lakhóta/Scottish) This class will explore visual narrative techniques through alternative, experimental photography processes while drawing inspiration from the local ecologies of Idyllwild.
Instructor: James Johnson (Tlingit) This workshop will introduce you to and get you started on your journey to make a Northwest Coast inspired rowing paddle utilizing methods, techniques and philosophies rooted in Tlingit culture. This intensive learning experience will highlight wood carving techniques and Northwest Coast line-drawing traditions.
This two-week program builds English proficiency through creative work and collaborative projects. Students strengthen their language skills in small classes with individualized attention, opportunities for self-expression, and general connection through the arts. Mornings focus on English in use; afternoons invite students to apply their knowledge through visual and performing arts, discussion and reflection. *This is a Teen program and will follow those guidelines outlined in our FAQ section.
