Special Class Series
These special classes draw inspiration from the exhibition Route 36: Photographs by William Wylie, on view through May 12, 2013. Exhibition opens January 26, 2013!

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Photography & Lighting Simplified
Sundays: March 10, 17, 24; 1-3:30 pm
Joslyn Members: $45; General Public: $50
First session meets at Joslyn; all others meet at Hot Shops Art Center.
*Students need to bring a digital camera.

This class is closed.

Learn to use your digital point and shoot camera to its fullest potential and how to control simple lighting implements to enhance your photograph’s subject. Students will first meet at Joslyn for a visit to an exhibition of photographs by William Wylie and a brief overview of photography basics. All other sessions will meet at Hot Shops Art Center where students will manipulate lamps and reflectors while photographing a dressed model.

Instructor: Jim Ferguson & Rebekah Hughes


Photography: Advanced Lighting Techniques
Sundays: April 7, 14, 21, 28; 1-3:30 pm
Joslyn Members: $60; General Public: $75
First session meets at Joslyn; all others meet at Hot Shops Art Center.
*Students need to bring an advanced digital camera with external flash input.


This class is closed.

This class, designed for students with advanced cameras, will focus on light and shadow through the use of external flash components. Students will first meet at Joslyn for a tour of photographs by William Wylie and an introduction to photography and lighting concepts. All other classes will meet at Hot Shops Art Center to shoot a dressed model with the use of advanced lighting elements such as color gel filters, external flashes, and fog machines. 

Instructor: Jim Ferguson

Photography on the Road: Shooting the Old Lincoln Highway
Sunday: May 5; 10 am-5 pm
Joslyn Members: $50; General Public: $60
*Students need to bring a digital camera

This class is full.  Click here to be placed on the waiting list.

This special excursion will take you on the Old Lincoln Highway to capture the historic or interesting sights along the way. The day will start at Joslyn with a tour William Wylie’s photographs of Route 36 and a brief overview of photography techniques before we load the van and travel one of America’s most historic roadways. A sack lunch will be provided.

Instructor: Jim Ferguson