Explore creative techniques in black and white photography. You’ll focus on how tone and the tonal scale shape your images. The class covers how light, shadow, and shades of grey work together to create strong visual impact. You’ll also work with form. Line, shape, texture, and depth all play a role in building structure and interest in your photos. This is a hands-on intermediate photography class, and a tripod is required. Includes two Sunday morning field trips with the instructor on January 11 and 25. Details provided in class. More information on the North Seattle College Continuing Education website.

This workshop will foster a deep appreciation for the ‘Beauty’ of imagery in monochrome. Learn how the tonal scale affects perception of a photograph. Our approach will be to minimize thinking & judging. Rather, we will discuss ways to more fully engage intuition & improvisation in the creation of engaging monochromatic work. See how simplicity, stillness, and wonder can help cultivate gratitude for compelling B&W photography. Field excursions with the instructor will be conducted in Coupeville and vicinity. These field sessions will provide an opportunity for classroom evaluation. As well, one-on-one time with Robert will be available to review material brought to the workshop (digital files and/or prints). More information on the Pacific Northwest Art School website.