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BEGINNING DARKROOM  | TWO-DAY WORKSHOP

Instructor: Dan Fenner 

Date: 11:00AM - 3:00PM, Sat & Sun June 3rd & 4th 2023 SOLD OUT FOR JUNE

Date: 11:00AM - 3:00PM, Sat & Sun August 5th & 6th 2023

(Light Snacks & Beverages Provided)

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Introduction to the Darkroom is designed for newcomers to analogue photography who wish to learn basic darkroom techniques, including black & white film development, making contact sheets and printing with an enlarger. Previous darkroom experience is not necessary, and a basic understanding of exposure, although useful, is not essential.

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Special Promotion!
All Darkroom Workshop participants will receive a special deal on Praxis Access Membership.  Click link for more info.

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EXHIBITION PREPARATION WORKSHOP | WEEKLY ON GOING WORKSHOP

Instructor: Alan Shefland

Date: Thursdays 6:30-8:30PM - June 1ST, 8TH, 15TH, 22ND, 29TH & July 6TH 2023​

Getting Ready to Show your Work!
 

This class will help the interested photographer learn what’s needed to present your Images from a body of work for a portfolio, website, or a Gallery Show. We’ll work on telling a stronger story by organizing, sequencing, editing, and narrowing down selections, and the importance of consistent image quality. So that the images ultimately play off each other, within a Theme. Students will continuously work on a selected collection of photographs for presentation and discussion during classes – with the goal of editing a body of work down to a cohesive group of 5 images for exhibition at Praxis Gallery.

 

The end game for us is to have a class Gallery Show at Praxis!!

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BEGINNING DIGITAL PHOTOGRAPHY | TWO PART WORKSHOP

Instructor: Curtis Juliber 
 

Date: Saturday & Sunday June 24th & 25th 11:00am - 3:00pm
(Light Snacks & Beverages Served)

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This course is for the true beginner. Bring your digital camera to class and discover the knobs, buttons, dials and menus on your camera that you’ll need to know to create great images. At the end of this one-day class you will have the confidence and skills to make beautiful photographs! Key topics covered include: Camera Modes, Focus, ISO, Focus Area, Focus Mode, Exposure Mode, Flash (Fill), Composition, Tripod, Memory cards, Quality Light

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HOW TO WRITE AN ARTIST STATEMENT | TWO PART VIRTUAL WORKSHOP

Instructor: Cat Simmons 
Dates:  PART ONE: Thursday July 13th 7-9PM CST 
PART TWO: Thursday July 20th 7-9PM CST OR Friday July 21st 10am-12pm CST​

 

The artist statement is a key component to connecting an artist’s work with their audience. This two-part workshop is designed to equip artists with the knowledge and tools to construct a compelling and informative artist statement through a combination of Zoom presentation, short writing exercises, and statement critiques. If you consider yourself to be an artist, but feel you lack the necessary writing skills to draft an equally successful artist statement, this class is for you. 

 

Session one will cover pertinent information regarding the writing of an artist statement. Session two is for those who attended session one and wish to write and receive feedback on an artist statement of their own as well as contribute towards group critique of other's statements in the class. 
 

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INTRODUCTION TO COMPOSITION | ONE DAY WORKSHOP

Instructor: Curtis Juliber 
 

Date: Saturday, July 29TH, 2023 Time: 11:00AM -3:00PM
(Light Snacks & Beverages Served)
 

​Learn to understand how to use visual language to create compositions that work to engage emotions, and tell a compelling visual story as an essential means to create impactful photographs.  
 

Why are diagonals dramatic? Why are curves calming? Why does red feel hot and blue feel cold? Understanding the fundamental elements of composition is first step to mastering your photos. While many photographers are preoccupied with technique, few continue to search the world around them to find new and find interesting compositions that bring their pictures to life. Understanding how the language of visual composition works to engage the emotions, and tell compelling visual stories is essential to creating impactful photography. Join Curtis Juliber for this engaging class that will expand your visual category and give you the knowledge to assemble your own visual kit of compositional tools to create compelling visual stories.

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MASTERING EXPOSURE | TWO PART VIRTUAL WORKSHOP

Instructor: Cat Simmons 
Dates:  PART ONE: Tuesday August 1st 6-9PM CST 
PART TWO: Tuesday Aug 8th 7-9PM CST OR  Saturday Aug 12th 10am-12pm CST​

 

If you “sort of understand” manual exposure, or if you “forgot” how the exposure triangle works, this class is for you. This two-part workshop series is geared towards helping participants lock in a solid understanding of the exposure triangle (aperture, shutter speed, and ISO) so that they can take charge of their images. Cat presents the elements of manual exposure: aperture, shutter speed, and ISO, in a variety of ways utilizing various learning styles to everyone can grasp this often-confusing process within photography. Information is focused on when to emphasize the use of aperture, shutter speed, and ISO as a light setting versus its use as a creative technique. This is a comprehensive class that will leave you feeling confident in your ability to shoot in manual mode.​​

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INTRODUCTION TO MACRO PHOTOGRAPHY  | ONE DAY WORKSHOP

Instructor: Curtis Juliber 

Date: 11:00AM - 3:00PM Saturday, August 26TH, 2023

​(Light Snacks & Beverages Provided)
 

Macro Photography is a popular form of photography and with good reason. It offers something for just about any level of photographer from the professional to the beginner. If you have ever wanted to make your photography subject larger than life, this macro photography class is perfect for you. Beginning Macro Photography Workshop, taught Curtis Juliber, is ideal for those who have a basic understanding of photography and want to explore a new photographic challenge.

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INTRODUCTION TO DYE SUBLIMATION | ONE DAY HANDS-ON WORKSHOP

Instructor: Dan Fenner - NEW DATES ANNOUNCED SOON!
Join waitlist below for notification when new dates are announced.

Date: Saturday 2023 11:00AM - 3:00PM
(Light Snacks & Beverages Served)
 

Learn how to create metal prints, puzzles and photo gifts in this Hands-On workshop.

 

Have you ever wondered how they make things like metal prints, mugs, puzzles, coasters and more?  Learn how you can do it at home with a fairly inexpensive investment.

 

Dye sublimation is unique in the sense that it takes a special type of ink, in gas form, and through the heat process transforms it into a solid. Skipping over the liquid phase allows the gases to penetrate the material. This creates a more durable product because it is creating a permanent color bond between the “ink” and the surface being printed on. 

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ADOBE LIGHTROOM CLASSIC - DATA STORAGE & POST PROCESSING | TWO-PART WORKSHOP 

Instructor: Sarah Weiss

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Dates: This workshop will return after the instructor's sabbatical.
Join waitlist below for notification when new dates are announced.

Part 1 - 6:30PM - 9:00PM.

Part 2 - 6:30PM - 9:00PM. 

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Learn the Potential of this Powerful Program and Bring Your Lightroom Skills to the Next Level!

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Stop struggling to organize and edit hundreds (or even thousands) of images from your latest photoshoot! Adobe Lightroom is a mainstay for professional and amateur photographers alike and can greatly enhance your love of photography (and profit potential). Learn this valuable and essential software program in a lively, and fast-paced class. We’ll teach you all of the basics and even some advanced features, and you’ll leave feeling confident and inspired.

CYANOTYPES | ALTERNATIVE PROCESSES | ONE DAY WORKSHOP

Instructor: Sarah Weiss 
This workshop will return after the instructor's sabbatical.
Join waitlist below for notification when new dates are announced.
Date: 11:00AM - 4:00PM

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This fun and easy one-day alternative process workshop introduces the wonders and possibilities of printing your negatives or creating silhouette collages on blue colored Cyanotypes using many paper types and fabric.  Cyanotypes can be printed onto any 2D surface and use UV light to create a print. Use your imagination to open up a world of creative possibilities in this traditional alternative photographic process workshop.
 

PRINTING ON FABRIC | ALTERNATIVE PROCESSES | ONE DAY WORKSHOP

Instructor: Sarah Weiss 

Date: This workshop will return after the instructor's sabbatical. Join waitlist below for notification when new dates are announced.

11:00AM - 4:00PM 

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This one-day alternative substrate printing workshop introduces the wonders and possibilities of printing your digital images with non-traditional papers and fabric. InkAid can be painted onto any 2D surface and printed like a traditional photographic print using an inkjet printer.
Opening a world of creative possibilities using non-traditional printing surfaces: it allows you to print photographs onto anything and everything using standard inkjet printing procedures. You can print on watercolor paper, fabric, even other photographs. ​

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FREE WORKSHOP DEMONSTRATION VIDEO | PRINT ON FABRIC PROCESS

This demo video introduces the wonders and possibilities of printing your digital images with non-traditional papers and fabric. InkAid can be painted onto any 2D surface and printed like a traditional photographic print using an inkjet printer. Opening a world of creative possibilities using non-traditional printing surfaces.

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Praxis received a Creative Support for Organizations grant from Minnesota State Arts Board to provide access to free photographic process demonstration videos.

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Links for printing on fabric supplies.

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FREE WORKSHOP DEMONSTRATION VIDEO | CYANOTYPE PROCESS

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This fun and easy alternative process demo video introduces the wonders and possibilities of creating silhouette collages on blue colored Cyanotypes using many paper types and fabric.  Cyanotypes can be printed onto any 2D surface and use UV light to create a print. Use your imagination to open up a world of creative possibilities in this adventures in photography video. 

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Praxis received a Creative Support for Organizations grant from Minnesota State Arts Board to provide access to free photographic process demonstration videos.

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Links for cyanotype supplies.

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