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October 7, 2008 |
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Created and Maintained by: The Photoimaging Information Council |
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Working With Artists |
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 Letter from the Director To look at the history of photography is to look at the future. Let's look at a crazy cool revolutionary time in photographic history... In the midst of the first World War Marcel Duchamp said that if all of western civilization's fantastic feats in the realms of science, politics and religion all culminate in war- then said civilization can be defined as "stupid". The startling fact that our entire history as a society could result in an apparently infectious desire to kill one another seemed so preposterous- so absurd to Duchamp- that the only thing he could think of to do was to try and create art that was just as absurd. He then went on to form the New York chapter of the Dada movement with Man Ray and Francis Picabia. Dada art (actually anti-art) rejected all preceding concepts of art and aesthetics. Dada was a movement whose intent was to offend. They rejected all logic- citing the war as proof that our society (based on logic) had become illogical.  © 1936 Hannah Hoch Simply put, we as human beings were killing one another at a rate hitherto unheard of in the history of the human race- and nobody really knew why we were doing it. There was no cause for it that anyone at the time understood, but in four years 40 million people would die. So, Duchamp gave up painting and entered a urinal into the first annual exhibition of the Society of Independent Artists in New York. What else is there to do? The Dada movement became a reaction to the world around it- a voice of confusion answering the call of a confused world. Dada artists (and other revolutionary artists inspired by Dada artists) who used photography as their medium began questioning the idea of what a photograph was, and what photography was for. Photography was a powerful tool in the hands of these artists (and future artists) for the simple reason that the images being produced were of this world. That is, they depict a reality that the viewer will recognize as a supposed truth- a truth that the artist can subvert into there own message. What photographers began to realize was how important the concepts behind the images were. The ideas were more important than the aesthetics. Revolutionary! Many photographers were inspired by the grossness of western civilization and began fearlessly reflecting their disgust through their art and changing our concepts of photography along the way; Hannah Hoch invented the photo collage with pieces like "Cut with the Dada Kitchen Knife through the Last Weimar Beer-Belly Cultural Epoch in Germany", Raoul Hausman (Hannah's partner) also did a number of collage pieces, John Heartfield who subverted Nazi propaganda with his own anti-Nazi photo illustrations, Maurice Tabard (from the surrealists) created work heavily drenched in Freudian sexual inuendos, Raoul Ubac with his bizarre surrealist bodyscapes, Hans Bellmer and his creepy doll collections, and of course Man Ray. Man Ray disregarded the idea that art was something precious. He put forth the idea that to be creative one had to have a healthy disregard for the materials, that is- one must destroy to create. It is important to look back and see the truly revolutionary things being done in photography 80-90 years ago, a time when current photographers tend to think everyone was making landscapes and static portraits. Look back, explore, investigate! When you find something interesting come in and lets talk about it, remember teatime is everyday at 4:00pm. See you then! Greg Cradick P.S. We are going to adding some Photo Art History classes to our collection of classes at WWA! So, if peering into the past to find something new is of interest to you, let us know! We are also creating a new exciting lecture series on Contemporary Issues in Photography- more info on this series soon. -g ___________________________________________________________________________ MAY: Special Workshops and Classes SUMMER KIDS CLASSES ARE NOW ONLINE!
Coming up: Junkyard Dogs: Found Abstractions with Barbara Carpenter happens May 2 - 3. Join BarbaraBarbara Carpenter for an evening in our studio learning to see abstract compositions in places you would never guess, and pick Barbara's brain for special technical secrets.Be prepared on Saturday to spend the day wandering through a fantastic junkyard in SW Metro Denver. Apply your basic photography skills (digital or film) while you experiment with specific ideas for where to look; play with unusual exposure guidelines and techniques; practice with changing light, angles, area of focus and reflections. Make your photograph more than just a nice shot of a funky old bumper or the obvious shot of a rusty piece of metal. You'll find that our workshop reveals new discoveries, offering you a chance to create images with fascinating abstractions of vibrant line, texture and color - from sources you'd never anticipate before working with Barbara. A couple of weeks later, get together to view the final photographs, get feedback from Barbara and your fellow participants, and share in the fun of trying an intriguing approach to photographing junk! Price is $245/220.50 Members. Hours are Friday 6-9p, Saturday 8a - 4p.  © Barbara Carpenter
NEW 6 WEEK PORTRAIT CLASS! Portrait Intensive with Dave Gaslin Dave GaslinWork with Dave Gaslin, talented portrait photographer, who is able to use the most basic to most advanced equipment to make professional images. In this in-depth, 6 week workshop you will learn the art of photographing people. The relationship between subject and photographer involves an exchange of trust, a giving and sharing to capturing that essential moment. You will learn methods of engaging your subjects to achieve the best from them and you will understand when to let your models work for you. Explore viewing fine art portraiture in different ways and tackle lighting that will create the ideal mood for the moment.You will work with models and with each other to create dynamic portraits by using a variety of lighting techniques. Assignments and critique will be given to ensure your comprehension of material. You will need some sort of lighting equipment to get the most out of this class. Familiarity with your camera and experience using manual/[M] settings are required. Workshop is six Tuesdays from 6-9p, starting May 6. Class price is $345.  © Dave Gaslin
SPACE LIMITED! Defining a Personal Vision II - Show Combine your intent as a fine artist with your best technical effort to participate in a public gallery show at FLASH Gallery. Instructor Grant Leighton will help you take a serious look at your vision and how it relates to exhibiting that work. Whether you are creating a new body of work, adding to your existing portfolio or editing an older set of images you'll discuss the best way to edit it for a cohesive show. Critique from Grant and other participants will enhance and empower your focus. Discuss concepts in gallery presentation including printing techniques, size of work and framing options. We encourage exploration of alternative processes, including installations (3D) and mixed media. Participation in the show requires class approval. Class starts May 7 and runs for six Wednesdays from 6-9p. Show date will be several months out so you can prepare your work with plenty of time. Cost is $350. Class size limited to 8. *Pre-req is completion of Defining a Personal Vision | Book class  © Grant Leighton Art and Science of Color with Celene Bridgford Work with esteemed photographer and color expert Celene Bridgford and learn about the expressiveness of color. Get ready to delve into the new color technologies at play in the ever changing field of digital imaging. In this class you will study color balance and temperature, filtration, RGB and CMYK profiles, printer setups, color spaces, Photoshop color settings, and more! This hands on class includes studio time, homework assignments, and computer lab work. Class runs four Thursdays 6pm-9pm starting May 8th. Class price is $245/220.50 Members Illuminating Adobe Lightroom with Celene Bridgford Designed by and for digital photographers, Lightroom provides a powerful set of tools for managing and processing large volumes of digital images. Lightroom can be used as a standalone program (with or without other Photoshop programs) or can be integrated with Photoshop to form a complete, professional workflow. This class will give you a full working knowledge of Lightroom and will teach you how to integrate Lightroom into your digital photo workflow. You will learn fundamental techniques for processing photos in and out of Lightroom, using metadata to manage your image library, and presenting your work in a variety of ways. Saturday, May 10th, 10a-4pm Class Price $125 ONLY A FEW SPACES LEFT! CALL NOW! Studio Lighting and Portraiture with Grant Leighton Exceptional portraiture is not purely technical, it demands that the photographer connect with the subject and express that connection in the final photograph. In this second level studio workshop you will take the next step toward interpretive portraits. Studio Lighting & Portraiture I or basic lighting experience and basic knowledge of your camera settings are pre-requisites for this class. Photograph multiple models who are challenging subjects, and who will invite a creative approach as well as requiring the use of your technical expertise. Work with many techniques using professional lighting, backdrops and props in our Block 7 studio. Class limit 8 May 10th & 11th 10am-4pm Class price is 245/220.50 Members  © Steve Magnotta (from Studio Lighiting and Portraiture class) Capturing Your Creativity IV with Teri O'Neill: Leading Change: Aligning Yourself with the World Now that you have defined your style and found your creative voice, it is time to align yourself with the world. How do professionals make their way in such a complex and saturated environment? How can you make a difference for yourself, your profession, and others? In this four week course you will learn and apply the following: Branding your Identity, Creating Universally Identifiable Logos, Identify Trends, Picturing an Exhibition, Share Your Vision, Making a Difference, Charting New and Unique Territory, and more. 4 week DAY class starts Wednesday, May 14th, 9a-12noon. 4 week NIGHT class starts Thursday, May 15th, 6-9p. Class price is $245. NEW CLASS The Urban Nude with Owen O'Meara & Dave Gaslin Photograph the female form with esteemed photographer Owen O'Meara and lighting designer Dave Gaslin. This indepth workshop is geared toward fine art photographers who wish to learn the intricacies of working with the figure in simple and complex lighting situations. Class discussion, an overview of the nude in art history, and shoots on site in an urban environment will encourage the development of your personal stlye. Weekend Class May 17-18th, 10a-4p. Class price $295 and includes model fees  © Owen O'Meara Intimate Landscape with Greg Cradick Unlock hidden secrets as we explore, chronicle and capture intimate landscapes that reveal spirit and harmony in nature. See beyond the obvious to find powerful visuals unnoticed in our surroundings. We'll cover logistics of shooting on location, equipment, and best use of available light. Greg will demonstrate large format photography and share many creative and practical tips, tricks, and tools for all formats. Bring your digital or film camera to begin the journey Friday night in our studio with a brief orientation, followed by a wandering shoot at adjacent Belmar Park to catch the evening light. Saturday morning join us for breakfast above timberline on Guanella Pass, then capture the morning light on tundra, peaks and streams. Friday Intro May 23, 6p-9p | Saturday May 24 8a-4p Class price $195/175.50 members Toying with your Creativity with Mark Sink Photography is fun! Plastic cameras can free your mind up a little so you can push the envelope and explore. We will check out plenty of techniques from vignetting, to multiple exposures, to panoramas, close-ups, movement, night photography, flare, flash, color and more. There is a certain look you get from a plastic camera- romantic, quirky, nostalgic. Come join the fun. Saturday May 24th 10a-4p. Class price is $125.  © Mark Sink Architectural Photography with Greg Cradick Workshop dates: May 31- June 1 This workshop will be a blend of technical and creative including a demo of Photoshop editing techniques specific to architectural photography. Practice shooting in Belmar the first day and at a special location TBA on day two. All camera formats are welcome. There will be 4x5 demo, and the 4x5 camera can be used on loan if requested. Digital tilt shift lens demo will also be given. Price is $245/220.50 Members. Hours are 10a - 4p Friday and Saturday. ___________________________________ WWA is now on FLICKR~!
Are you? Add us a friend! And add your photos taken during classes here to the WWA group! http://flickr.com/photos/workingwithartists/ http://flickr.com/groups/wwa/ ___________________________________ Beginning & Continuing Classes: Digital Photography & Adobe Photoshop Bringing you the techniques you have always yearned to learn WWA offers beginning digital, darkroom and Adobe Photoshop classes starting nearly every month! If you need to start with camera and Photoshop basics this is the place to look. Beginning Creative Digital is a great place to start learning the basics of your digital camera. Whether you've shot film for twenty years, or you're trying to figure our that new digitalGreg Cradick Hawaii camera you got for Christmas, this class is for you. Instructor, Greg Cradick, discusses how to get the most out of your manual settings, reveals the secrets of a pixel, and gives you assignments to confirm your knowledge. We have both day and night versions starting on May 7th which runs for four Wednesdays from 12-3p OR 6-9p. Class price is $225/202.50 members.  © 2007 Greg Cradick Looking for Level II Digital? Learn the next steps with instructor Greg Cradick in The Artists' Eye class. Continue your exploration of photography as a creative process. Work with your new skills to create beautiful images, then apply Adobe Photoshop retouching tools. Friendly in-class critiques by instructor and classmates guide your efforts to understand processes and create good photographs and how you can achieve this goal in your own work. An essential foundation class, this is the first step into composition, a perfect transition class for those working toward fine art in photography. This four week class starts May 8th and runs 6-9p for four Thursdays. Class price is $245/$220.50 members. Beginning Adobe Photoshop starts on May 6th and runs for four Tuesdays from 12-3p OR 6-9p. Each week learn new skills to keep your creative energy flowing! Techniques covered include prepping files for print/email, tonal adjustment, cloning tools, organizational skills and more. Class price is $245/220.50 members. Need to learn Photoshop in a day? How about Saturday May 17th from 10a - 4p? Same desciption as above just compacted into a day long version! Sign up now, class size is limited. Class price is $125. Prefer Darkroom instead?Refresh your skills or learn from scratch with instructor Jasmine Champion with Camera and Darkroom I starting May 8th and running for four Thursdays 6-9p. Discover the exposure and composing controls on your film camera and practice using them with shooting assignments each week. Starting the second week, you'll process your own film, make contact sheets and learn to print your own black and white images in the darkroom using enlargers and tray processing. Class price $245/220.50 members. ___________________________________ _ ______________________________________ Events & Gallery Craving warm tea and fancy, artsy conversation? Join us for tea and conversation every say at 4p Tues - Sun. Free and open to the public. Bring art, bring cookies, bring your kids. There's lots to learn over Orange Spice! __________________________________ ______________________  © Rineke Dijkstra NOT TO MISS! Book Club: Every Second Saturday : May 10th with Art Historian Deanne Pytlinski in the gallery 3-5pm FREE This month: Rineke Dijkstra: Portraits by Rineke Dijkstra Please RSVP by emailing us at info@workingwithartists.org ________________________________________________________ New Exhibit @ FLASH Sensual Botanica: A Floral Photography Exhibit - Teri O'Neill Juried by Teri O'Neill Opening reception Friday May 2nd 6-9pm (with additional Block 7 openings) The exhibit runs May 2nd through June 8th at FLASH. If you aren't receiving the calls for entry via a separate email - maybe you aren't on the list. Write to flash@workingwithartists.org with the word "subscribe."  © Teri O'Neill
________________________________________________________NOW! At every exhibit reception WWA will open "The Den" (Studio D) for informal portfolio critiques from peers, The Directors, perfect strangers and the occasional instructor. Free and open to all skill levels. Bring by up to 8 images (on your laptop, or in print) and join in the fun from 6 -9pm.
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