The Art of Minimalism: Black and White Photography (In-Person)

Sawtooth School of Visual Arts 251 N Spruce St,, Winston-Salem, NC, United States

In this class we will create contemplative black and white images that evoke a sense of intimacy and emotion. Participants will learn to skillfully blend stark simplicity with profound depth. By removing color, students will create images that allow the viewer to engage with the essential elements of composition, texture, pattern, space, and light, creating […]

Using Photography to Process Grief (In-Person)

Intergenerational Center for Arts and Wellness 114 30th street, Winston-Salem, NC, United States

Grief is a personal experience that’s often unique and intimate. What brings comfort to you in a time of grieving may differ from what helps someone else. Sometimes expressing your pain may help, and contemplative photography can be one way to do that. As a grief coping tool, photography can: provide a needed respite from […]

Photography and Storytelling (In-Person)

Sawtooth School of Visual Arts 251 N Spruce St,, Winston-Salem, NC, United States

Using storytelling in your photography is a powerful and rewarding technique that can make your images more engaging and compelling. Class participants will learn how to engage the present moment, evoke emotions, and convey narratives through their images. By exploring the principles of storytelling, participants will enhance their ability to communicate through their photographs. A […]

The Art and Practice of Contemplative Photography (In-Person)

Sawtooth School of Visual Arts 251 N Spruce St,, Winston-Salem, NC, United States

In Contemplative Photographer, the camera is viewed as an extension of a person’s heart and mind and the resulting photographs as a visual, and highly personal, diary of experience and creative expression. Where traditional photography focuses on subject and technique, Contemplative Photography teaches you to slow down, focus your attention and connect with the world […]