January 27-February 24: Alternative Photographic Processes Adult Studio Class

The Florence County Museum will also be offering a five-week photography studio starting January 27, 2015. The studio instructor will be Julie Mixon. Mixon received her M.F.A. in Photography from Eastern Carolina University in 2004. She currently lives in Florence, South Carolina where she teaches as Assistant Professor of Photography at Francis Marion University. To sign up for this studio, please visit the museum front desk during visiting hours.

Alternative Photographic Processes (Adult)

Tuesdays, 6:00 – 9:00 pm *Beginning January 27th, 2015

5 sessions, $190 (10 Students Maximum)

*Digital Camera required.

This course covers techniques to physically alter and manipulate a digital print. Emphasis is placed on transferring images to various surfaces such as printmaking paper, wood and canvas. Previous experience is beneficial, but not required. The required camera selections may as simple as a smart phone camera or as complex as a Digital Single Lens Reflex (DSLR) camera.

Photography Studio Schedule:

First Studio:                January 27th, 6:00pm – 9:00pm

Second Studio:           February 3rd, 6:00pm – 9:00pm

Third Studio:               February 10th, 6:00pm – 9:00pm

Fourth Studio:             February 17th, 6:00pm – 9:00pm

Final Studio:                February 24th, 6:00pm – 9:00pm

GENERAL INFORMATION

Location: Florence County Museum | 111 West Cheves Street | Florence, SC

Visiting Hours: Tuesday - Saturday: 10:00am - 5:00pm, Sunday: 2:00pm – 5:00pm"

January 20:Photography 101 with Aubree Ross

Photography 101 is a class that aims to teach how to use a camera, apply rules of composition to image taking, and enhancing a students skills as a photographer and artist. The class includes lessons in camera terminology, camera functions and parts, and applying a concept or idea to the work created. The class will include group critiques and discussions which will enhance a students artistic language, creative flow, self confidence when conversing with others, and knowledge in photography as an art form.
Five week course includes: The Camera, Composition, Landscape, & Portraiture Class Materials List: bring the following- Digital Camera, DSLR, having manual control settings Camera Manual Tripod Computer and adapter cord $125 per student includes three 5x7 prints & three 8x10 prints. Note: Additional prints will cost extra. 15 yr + Pre-registration required for classes. 
Visit www.blackcreekarts.org for online registration or call our office 843-332-6234. 
Printing You will hand in a selection of photographs a week before the weekly critique. The photographs will be taken to a printing company, where your work will be printed. The imagery will be brought back to the Art Center, where they will be viewed by the class.