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Online

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Through a facilitated experience in our Zoom classrooms, we offer a stimulating and creative learning environment. Our online writing and photography workshops offer a rich and rewarding immersive experience to advance your skills and inspire your creativity. Join us for SFW Online!

with Will Van Beckum

February 28 – April 4, 2026
This online workshop with photographer and educator Will Van Beckum, is designed for beginners and provides a well-rounded introduction to both the technical and creative foundations of digital photography.
Tuition
$595.00
Tuition
$595.00

with Molly Wizenberg

March 3 – 20, 2026
Tap into your memories, rebuild scenes from the past, and write vividly from within them.
Tuition
$645.00
Tuition
$645.00

with Carlan Tapp

March 7 – 25, 2026
Join Carlan Tapp to explore the creative visual possibilities of the monochromatic image, learn how to see in black and white as well as the technical aspects of transforming a color digital image into monochrome.
Tuition
$645.00
Tuition
$645.00

with Charles Sammann

March 7 – 28, 2026
Explore and experiment with the fundamentals of light, composition, and form to uncover the unexpected connections between objects and transform them into striking visual compositions.
Tuition
$495.00
Tuition
$495.00

with Austin Mann

March 10 – 19, 2026
Designed for professional photographers, this online workshop led by pro photographer Austin Mann, starts with how to set-up the iPhone camera so it behaves more like a traditional camera, how to plan intelligently, and how to use it side by side with larger systems in the field.

with Anne Eder

March 10 – 31, 2026
Join interdisciplinary artist and educator Anne Eder as she introduces you to the magic of Ziatype, a variation of palladium printing that lets you watch your image appear right before your eyes, requiring no developer.

with Pedro Correa

March 11 – 30, 2026
In this online workshop with Pedro Correa he shares with you a panoramic view of the different principles, techniques, implicit and explicit rules that are needed in order to create an impactful artistic project and open new dimensions to help you explore street photography like never before.

with Shelley Vandegrift

March 14, 2026
Shelley Vandegrift helps demystify the editing process for infrared photography, explaining the essential techniques that turn Lightroom and Camera Raw into an all-in-one solution for infrared work.
Tuition
$195.00
Tuition
$195.00

with Nevada Wier

March 17 and 19, 2026
Led by globe-trotting photographer Nevada Wier, this online webinar emphasizes expanding your creative vision in the realm of low-light photography and simple flash techniques to elevate your travel photography.
Tuition
$295.00
Tuition
$295.00

with Richard Martin

March 17 – 27, 2026
Join photographic artist Richard Martin in this four-session online workshop aimed at challenging the celebrated ideas of perfection and beauty, introducing new possibilities and providing both aesthetic exploration of individual creativity and technical experimentation.

with Frances Jakubek

March 24 – April 28, 2026
Work with Frances Jakubek, an image-maker, independent curator, and consultant for artists, to explore and translate your ideas into a cohesive exhibition proposal, producing both the images and supporting materials needed to bring your work into public view.
Tuition
$595.00
Tuition
$595.00

with Cotton Miller

April 1 – 22, 2026
This interactive online workshop guides participants through a step-by-step formula for creating digital negatives, then reviews strategies for optimizing your negatives for better results, and finally to open up the process for creative interpretation.
Tuition
$625.00
Tuition
$625.00

with Shelley Vandegrift

April 1 – 29, 2026
Shelley Vandegrift guides students through making precise selections, blending and layering images, enhancing mood through color and toning, and adding depth with textures and overlays using Adobe Photoshop.
Tuition
$595.00
Tuition
$595.00

with Tom Gaukel

April 2 – 13, 2026
Take advantage of the iPhone camera’s advanced technology with Tom Gaukel guiding participants through the camera’s physical controls, modes, 48 megapixel capture, ProRaw file format, file compression as well as editing tools using iPhone’s Photo app and Lightroom Mobile.

with Renee Lynn

April 2 – 23, 2026
Explore artistic inspiration in this online workshop with Renee Lynn that spans four weeks and focuses on the key factors that contribute to impactful image making; connecting with your inner artist, utilizing expressive techniques, creating color harmonies, building a solid compositional foundation, and exploring tools to nurture skills.

with Leanne Trivett S.

April 6 – 23, 2026
Join Leanne Trivett S. and discover how to give dramatic voice to your botanical images with the flower as the actor, you as the director, and the world as your stage in creating unique images that utilize different techniques to take your art to new heights.
Tuition
$615.00
Tuition
$615.00

with Marcy Palmer

April 7 – 28, 2026
Open-up a world of creative possibilities by exploring the beautiful processes of applying silver and gold leaf to photo-based artworks, which allows photographers to incorporate unusual materials with distinct properties into their images.
Tuition
$595.00
Tuition
$595.00

with Jean Miele

April 10 – May 8, 2026
In this workshop participants learn what to say (and not say) when presenting a portfolio, with a body of writing that forms a foundation for artist statements and other documents, plus an array of great responses to the question, “What do you photograph?”
Tuition
$645.00
Tuition
$645.00

with Manuela Thames

April 13 – 30, 2026
Join photographic artist Manuela Thames, in learning practical strategies for integrating writing into your creative process, a deeper understanding of how text and image can work together, and new tools for expanding and articulating your artistic expression.
Tuition
$595.00
Tuition
$595.00

with Lev L. Spiro

April 16 – May 21, 2026
Fine-art photographer and filmmaker Lev L. Spiro guides participants in photographing those fleeting thresholds—moments when light, atmosphere, and emotion align to reveal something deeper than representation.
Tuition
$595.00
Tuition
$595.00

with Kristi Odom

April 20 –May 7, 2026
Join Nikon Ambassador Kristi Odom as she guides students on using macro and telephoto techniques to photograph bugs, birds, and plants in ways that reflect a unique and personal visual voice.
Tuition
$615.00
Tuition
$615.00

with Heather Evans Smith

April 21 – May 12, 2026
With photographer Heather Evans Smith as your guide, learn new approaches to visual storytelling, understand of how memory can inform photographic work, and gain a stronger foundation for continuing to develop meaningful, personal narratives.
Tuition
$595.00
Tuition
$595.00

with Raul Touzon

April 27 – May 14, 2026
Join Raul Touzon as he presents on a wide variety of travel photography topics to those serious about visually conveying the story, sharing unique travel experiences, and improving their photography.
Tuition
$625.00
Tuition
$625.00

with Sonia Goydenko

May 2 – 23, 2026
Photographer Sonia Goydenko leads participants in a workshop that transforms self-portraiture into a tool for emotional exploration and personal empowerment to create images that reveal hidden parts of oneself and express complex emotions.
Tuition
$525.00
Tuition
$525.00

with Cotton Miller

May 4 – 14, 2026
This comprehensive online workshop is designed to equip photographers, photo editors, and creative professionals with both the newest features of Adobe Lightroom Classic and the practical techniques needed to integrate them into a refined and efficient workflow.
Tuition
$625.00
Tuition
$625.00

with Ryn Clarke

May 4 – 21, 2026
In this three-week workshop, Ryn shows participants how to create composites that give the illusion of a new reality using Photoshop and images created from their iPhone or digital camera.
Tuition
$615.00
Tuition
$615.00

with Manuela Thames

May 5 – 22, 2026
Led by fine-art photographer Manuela Thames, learn how to create compelling double exposures using both Adobe Photoshop and in-camera techniques and how these approaches can be applied across a range of genres.
Tuition
$595.00
Tuition
$595.00

with Gina Costa

May 14 – June 11, 2026
Explores the pursuit of how objects or certain subject matter are tied to memory and how the choice to photograph these, consciously or subconsciously, is essentially an exercise in the search for meaning.
Tuition
$595.00
Tuition
$595.00

with Kimberly Witham

May 16 – June 6, 2026
Working alongside photographer Kimberly Witham, explore new ways of seeing and creating through experimental still-life techniques, moving beyond traditional approaches to discover what’s possible when curiosity leads the process.
Tuition
$595.00
Tuition
$595.00

with Valda Bailey, Bill Armstrong, Céline Bodin & moderator Susan Burnstine

May 16, 2026
This new online symposium is devoted to blur as an intentional and expressive photographic language, bringing together three internationally recognized artists whose work engages blur in distinct ways to question perception, challenge conventions, and expand what a photograph can communicate.
Tuition
$245.00
Tuition
$245.00

with Tina Mullen

May 26 – June 5, 2026
Using birds and nature as a visual metaphor to combine observation with mindful attention as a strategy for enhancing attention, cultivating balance, and compassion, visual artist Tina Mullen blends photography, drawing, and writing.
Tuition
$525.00
Tuition
$525.00

with Sarah Hadley

June 2 – 23, 2026
Fine-art photographer and collage artist Sarah Hadley guides participants through innovative techniques to blend imagery, textures, and materials in fresh and unexpected ways in this online workshop.
Tuition
$625.00
Tuition
$625.00

with Tom Gaukel

June 2 – 12, 2026
Led by photographer Tom Gaukel, this new workshop covers the various ways to create panoramas by photographing overlapping sequential frames and then stitching them together on your computer.
Tuition
$595.00
Tuition
$595.00

with Ann Orman

June 4 – July 9, 2026
In this new online workshop with travel photographer Ann Orman, students are guided through the entire creative process of transforming travel photos into a polished book, from image selection to shaping a narrative and designing a print-ready layout.
Tuition
$595.00
Tuition
$595.00

with Leanne Trivett S.

June 4 – July 2, 2026
Join Leanne for a deep dive into the ephemeral world of flowers, combining camera techniques, color, abstraction, writing, and collage can bring a unique, contemporary twist to your imagery.
Tuition
$615.00
Tuition
$615.00

with Cali M. Banks

June 6 – 27, 2026
This new online process-based workshop led by artist and educator Cali M. Banks, invites you to slow down and explore the tactile, transformative possibilities of emulsion lifts and transfers using Polaroid film.
Tuition
$495.00
Tuition
$495.00

with Lindsay Silverman

June 8 – 18, 2026
Join Lindsay Silverman in this four-session online workshop as you learn how to optimize Nikon’s full-frame Z8 and Z9 mirrorless camera settings, program buttons and dials, as well as navigate the camera’s powerful features to harness full creative potential.
Tuition
$495.00
Tuition
$495.00

with Manuela Thames

June 9 – 26, 2026
Led by fine-art photographer Manuela Thames, move beyond basic double exposures and explore advanced techniques for combining three or more images into a single photograph.
Tuition
$595.00
Tuition
$595.00

with Julie Wang

June 10 – July 15, 2026
Fine-art photographer Julie Wang centers this new online workshop on mindful observation, using flowers, leaves, and small natural elements as subjects in exploring how photographs move beyond simple description and begin to carry feeling and presence.
Tuition
$595.00
Tuition
$595.00

with Nathan Bett

June 17 – 26, 2026
This tech-centric online workshop covers a wide range of topics including a thorough review of all the basic user settings and menus for stills and video; customizing the camera to suit your personal needs; and getting creative with picture styles, multiple exposures, HDR mode, and focus bracketing.
Tuition
$495.00
Tuition
$495.00

with Morgan Ford Willingham

June 24 – July 29, 2026
Join Morgan Ford Willingham as she guides students through the required setup necessary to create cyanotype prints on fabric, using several different surfaces to push the boundaries, generating alluring handmade alternative images.
Tuition
$595.00
Tuition
$595.00

with Rick Berk

July 21 – 31, 2026
Rick Berk demystifies the exposure settings and understand the autofocus modes for mastering manual focus techniques for Fujifilm X Series cameras allowing you to capture beautifully balanced and dynamically exposed images in any lighting condition.
Tuition
$495.00
Tuition
$495.00

with Rick Berk

August 3 – 13, 2026
In this online workshop, participants explore the creative tools and customization options of the Sony A7 series, including picture profiles, creative styles, and dynamic range optimization.
Tuition
$495.00
Tuition
$495.00