Photography & Digital Media

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Summer

HANDMADE PHOTO BOOK

Laurie Pruitt and Mary Whalen / Computer Lab
Fri 7/12-7/19
10am-4pm / Two Days
Prerequisite: A basic knowledge of Photoshop or Lightroom is helpful
$185 / Members: $165

Select, edit, print, and bind your photos into a handmade book while viewing and handling a selection of artist-made books to serve as inspiration for your own. The first day will be devoted to the editing, sequencing, and printing of images. The following session will be committed to folding, stitching, and binding into a hardcover book. Instructors will email instructions to enrollees for images to be used.

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CREATIVE FLOWER PHOTOGRAPHY

Mary Jo Asmus / Studio 4
Mon 6/17-7/22
6-8:30pm / 6 weeks
$200 / Members: $180

Learn to creatively photograph flowers using depth of field and lighting to capture the beauty of your subject matter. Discuss how composition, camera settings, and background choice can produce beautiful fine art photographs. Students will set-up and photograph indoors and will then move outdoors as weather permits. A DSLR or mirrorless camera with a macro lens and tripod are recommended, but not required. Camera phone users are welcome.

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PINHOLE PHOTOGRAPHY

Dan Selvidge / Darkroom and Computer lab
Sat 6/22-7/27
1-3pm / 6 weeks
$170 / Members: $150

Unlock the enchanting world of lens-free photography through a hands-on journey in our Pinhole Photography class! Dive into the most basic photography as you construct your very own cameras using nothing but cardboard and recycled materials. Discover the magic of capturing images with these homemade marvels, as you explore the art of photography without a lens. Join us and embark on a sustainable adventure, turning trash into treasure, one image at a time.

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THE NATURAL LIGHT PHOTOGRAPHIC PORTRAIT

Amelia Falk / Multi-Purpose Classroom
Mon 7/8-7/22
6:30-9pm / 3 weeks
Prerequisite: A camera capable of manual exposure and familiarity with the camera controls
$120 / Members: $100

Use natural light and learn how to make the most of it when making a portrait! In this class we will learn various techniques to simplify a portrait session while utilizing the beauty of natural light. Students will have hands-on experience in photographing various subjects.

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TRADITIONAL BLACK AND WHITE FILM AND PRINTING

Mary Whalen / Darkroom
(B) Tue 6/11-7/30
6:30-9pm / 8 weeks
$250 / Members: $230

Develop your black and white film and print! Through demonstrations and supervised printing sessions, participants will learn film and print development, how to control print contrast, and special darkroom techniques. This class is a perfect opportunity to print your special black and white negatives from the family archives. Students must provide their own film and paper for the class. Darkroom chemicals and equipment are provided.

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TRADITIONAL BLACK AND WHITE FILM AND PRINTING

Mary Whalen / Darkroom
(A) Tue 6/11-7/30
11am-1:30pm / 8 weeks
$250 / Members: $230

Develop your black and white film and print! Through demonstrations and supervised printing sessions, participants will learn film and print development, how to control print contrast, and special darkroom techniques. This class is a perfect opportunity to print your special black and white negatives from the family archives. Students must provide their own film and paper for the class. Darkroom chemicals and equipment are provided.

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LANDSCAPE PHOTOGRAPHY AT THE KALAMAZOO NATURE CENTER

Mary Whalen / KNC Members Room, Visitor Center / KIA Computer Lab
Sat 7/13–7/27
9-11am / 3 weeks
$145 / Members: $125

Join us for a photography class open to all experience levels! Learn to capture the beautiful landscapes, natural light, and ephemeral experiences of the Nature Center utilizing the camera of your choosing. During the first two sessions of this course, students will plan their adventures and explore scenic locations onsite. Examine options for both micro and macro compositions utilizing a range of techniques. Participants must be prepared to wear comfortable shoes and walk distances. Please plan to bring drinking water and your own camera, whether a DSLR or iPhone.

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ILLUSTRATE WITH PROCREATE

Rynita McGuire / Studio 4
Thu 6/13-8/1 *No class 7/4
5:30-8pm / 7 weeks
Prerequisite: iPad with Procreate and an iPencil or stylus
$215 / Members: $195

Discover the world of digital illustration with Procreate, a drawing, painting, and illustration app or the iPad. Learn how to use its tools and gestures as a fine art medium and explore the limitless techniques it has to offer.

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Fall

BEYOND THE BASICS WITH YOUR CAMERA AND FLASH

Amelia Falk / Multi-Purpose Classroom
Tue 10/22-11/12
6:30 - 9 pm / 4 weeks
Prerequisite: A camera capable of manual exposure
$140 / Members: $120

Once you have learned the basics, this next step class will take further steps for advancement; how light, color and composition can help move an image from “good” to “great”. We will cover the basics of lighting with a handheld flash unit, and how to use your pop up camera flash. Participants need to provide their own cameras that have user controls for shutter speed and lens opening. A tripod is recommended. Please bring your owner’s manual to the first class.

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PAINTING WITH LIGHT

Dan Selvidge / Computer lab
Thu 10/3-11/7
7-9pm / 6 weeks
Prerequisite: A camera capable of manual exposure
$165 / Members: $145

Unlock a magical world of photography in this eight week course. This hands-on class is designed for photographers of all levels who are eager to explore the artistic possibilities of combining long exposures with continuous and strobe light with ambient light to create remarkable new images.

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ENCAUSTICS TECHNIQUES: TRANSFERS & PAINTING

Laurie Pruitt / Studio 6
Sat 10/5-10/2
1-4pm / 4 weeks
$185 / Members: $165

The encaustic medium will be used in combination with photographs, photo transfers, and collage techniques. Learn various techniques for adding color. Through the layering of color with pigment sticks and the encaustic medium, you will create transparency and depth to your imagery. Equipment, paint, medium, panels, and brushes will be supplied. Additional panels available for purchase.

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ENCAUSTICS / OPEN STUDIO

Laurie Pruitt / Studio 6
Sat 11/2-11/23
1 – 4pm / 4 weeks
Prerequisite: Encaustic class at the KNAS or experience with encaustics
$185 / Members: $165

Perfect afternoon to work on an encaustic project, we’ll supply the equipment and encaustic medium. Panels of various sizes will be available for purchase.

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DAHLIAS

Mary Jo Asmus / Photography Studio
Sat 9/28-10/12
10am-12pm / 3 weeks
Prerequisite: A camera capable of manual exposure
$100 / Members: $80

Dahlias are exquisite flowers to photograph and going to the source on a sunny afternoon is a perfect opportunity to capture their beauty. Besides photographing a variety of dahlias in a local garden, we’ll also have cut flowers with various surface backgrounds for photographing in natural light. Bring your camera with manual settings, including at least a 40-60mm lens. A tripod and macro gear are optional, but recommended.

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ALTERNATIVE PHOTO PROCESS / GUM BI-CROMATE

Dave Jones / Darkroom and Computer lab
Thu 10/3-11/13
6:30 - 9 pm / 6 weeks
Prerequisite: basic knowledge of Photoshop is helpful
$215 / Members: $195

This class will combine Gum Bi-chromate, a 19th century color printing process with 21st century digital negatives. Film negatives or digital files can be used. Students will be taught the fundamentals of Photoshop to modify their digital images. The digital negatives can be used for most alternative printing processes, blending digital technology with historic photographic processes.

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CYANOTYPE PATCHES

Amelia Volwiler-Stanley / Computer lab & Darkroom
Wed 9/4 – 9/25
6 - 8:30pm / 4 weeks
Prerequisite: A basic knowledge of Photoshop is helpful
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The process of cyanotype, an analogue photo process that results in a beautiful blue image. You will learn to prepare fabric for best results and hand coat the prepared fabric with the light sensitive cyanotype chemistry. The objects, botanicals, and drawings you bring will culminate in your one-of-a-kind sunprinted patches.

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THE HAND PAINTED PHOTOGRAPH

Mary Whalen / Multi-Purpose Classroom
Sat 9/14-9/21
1 – 4pm / Two Days
$120 / Members: $100

Hand color a black and white photograph! You have the option to selectively color or color the entire image. We will start with a digital inkjet black and white photograph and prepare it so that it can be hand colored with various mediums, oil, color pencil pastels. An email will be sent to participants for submitting images to be digitally printed for the class.

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MACRO PHOTOGRAPHY

Mark Cassino / Multi-Purpose Classroom
Sat 10/12
10am-4pm / One Day
$100 / Members: $80

Explore the world of high magnification macro photography! This one day workshop will cover the basics of how to photograph tiny subjects at high magnifications. Topics will include techniques for achieving high magnification, managing depth of field, lighting subjects, and using focus stacking. Photographing small subjects both in the field and studio will be covered. Please bring a lunch.

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POLYMER PHOTOGRAVURE

Laurie Pruitt and Mary Whalen / Darkroom & Print Studio
Sun 10/6-11/10
1-4pm / 6 weeks
Prerequisite: Alternative Processes or Photoshop experience
$275 / Members: $255

Using a polymer-coated plate and a digital positive, you’ll create an intaglio-etched plate for high-quality images approaching those produced using traditional copperplate gravure. This photo-printmaking process produces a beautiful gradation of tones.

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LIGHTROOM: BASICS AND BEYOND

Kris Walker / Computer Lab
Mon 9/23-11/11
6-8:30pm / 8 weeks
Prerequisite: A laptop with Lightroom Classic & Photoshop installed
$250 / Members: $230

Learn the basic tools and features of Lightroom Classic to efficiently organize and edit your photos. Create keywords and ratings and use the basic photo adjustment tools to enhance your images. Leave this class knowing a logical workflow from import into Lightroom to export for the web, email, or print.

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PHOTOSHOP: STYLE AND CREATIVITY

Kris Walker / Computer Lab
Wed 10/2-11/20
6-8:30pm / 8 weeks
Prerequisite: A laptop with Lightroom Classic & Photoshop installed
$250 / Members: $230

Learn to use a variety of Photoshop tools to create new looks and add personal style to your photos. Gain a better understanding of layers, masks, and compositing imagery.

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IPHONE PHOTO POSSIBILITIES!

Mary Jo Asmus / Photography Studio
Thu 10/10-10/31
1-3pm / 4 weeks
$125 / Members: $105

Using the camera phone as your photographic tool, students will learn to effectively capture and edit with various apps. We will explore the creative possibilities of the iPhone as a camera! Please bring your iPhone fully charged to the first class.

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CAMERA BASICS: MOVING PAST AUTO MODE

Amelia Falk / Multi-Purpose Classroom
Tue 9/10-10/15
6:30-9pm / 6 weeks
Prerequisite: A camera capable of manual exposure
$190 / Members: $175

Taking your camera out of auto can be intimidating but full freedom from that mode is achievable. This technical course takes you through your camera's manual and teaches you the fundamentals of how ISO, shutter speed, and F-stop work together for understandable, predictable, and repeatable results. Participants need to provide their own cameras that have user controls for shutter speed and lens opening. Please bring your owner’s manual to the first class.

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Celebrate a century of art as the KIA turns 100! General admission to the museum is FREE throughout July, thanks to the generous support of Jim and Carol Carter, the Irving S. Gilmore Foundation, PNC Bank, The Santreece Foundation, and Warner Norcross + Judd LLP.

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