© Shelley Vandegrift

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 Thomas Werner

October 28 – November 13, 2024
Develop a pathway that defines the best choices for your career and puts you on track you reach your goals.
Tuition
$625.00
Tuition
$625.00

with Shelley Vandegrift

October 29 – November 8, 2024
Photoshop was designed not only for photographers but also for designers, web developers, and graphic artists. Learn software customization and how to tailor the Photoshop interface for an efficient workflow.
Tuition
$525.00

with Carlan Tapp

November 2 – 20, 2024
In this new online workshop with Carlan Tapp 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
$625.00

with Dan Burkholder

November 4 – 21, 2024
Step into the creative power of an iPhone as a vital photographic tool at your fingertips. It’s a camera, darkroom, and visual research laboratory that allows you to capture and process images in the field, all with unprecedented color, depth, and texture.
Tuition
$625.00

with Cotton Miller

November 4 – 14, 2024
Join Cotton Miller in unlocking the full potential of Adobe Lightroom Classic 13.3 as you discover how to leverage Lightroom’s enhanced masking capabilities to create precise masks for subjects, skies, backgrounds, and more.
Tuition
$595.00

with Tony Corbell

November 4 – 22, 2024
Join Tony Corbell and learn how to see light, control it, and create striking photographs using both natural and artificial light, developing a unique perspective and the knowledge to embrace pushing the limits.
Tuition
$595.00
Tuition
$595.00

with Leanne Trivett S.

November 5 – 22, 2024
Join Leanne Trivett S. for an online workshop bound to SPARK your imagination, inspire you to experiment, and ignite new ideas and imagery.
Tuition
$595.00
Tuition
$595.00

with Sonia Goydenko

November 9 and 16, 2024
In this two-week immersive online workshop, Sonia initially reviews the opportunities in the three arenas most photographers choose to get their work seen—competitions, festivals, and galleries.
Tuition
$395.00

with Lilit (Lilo) Danielyan

November 12 – December 10, 2024
Join Lilit (Lilo) Danielyan as she introduces participants of all skill levels to therapeutic photography. Participants engage in self-portraiture and reenactment photography, immersing oneself in personal narrative and enhancing our self-reflection and creativity.
Tuition
$595.00
Tuition
$595.00

with Shaina Fishman

November 12 – December 10, 2024
Join Shaina Fishman in this workshop tailored for beginner and hobbyist photographers aiming to improve their skills starting with a review of the basics of photography, including f-stop, shutter speed, ISO, and focal length, with a focus on photographing cats and dogs.
Tuition
$495.00
Tuition
$495.00

with Jari Poulin

November 12 – December 17, 2024
Join artist Jari Poulin for an online workshop for those excited to learn the language of Polaroid from a long-time lover of Polaroid’s delightful allure. Meeting once a week, classes are dedicated to igniting inspiration and learning the art of capturing images with Polaroid NOW+ or i2 cameras.
Tuition
$595.00

with Shelley Vandegrift

November 12 – 22, 2024
Expand the creative possibilities of Lightroom and Photoshop by becoming proficient using NIK and Luminar with Shelley as your guide.
Tuition
$495.00
Tuition
$495.00

with Kelly Webeck

November 16 and 23, 2024
This comprehensive online workshop focuses on one important part of the sketchbook-making process—binding its important pages together. Join Kelly as she introduces the basics of bookbinding, completing the workshop with a self-made softcover sketchbook.
Tuition
$195.00
Tuition
$195.00

with Lev L. Spiro

November 18 – December 9, 2024
Fine-art photographer and filmmaker Lev L. Spiro helps move your images beyond mere representation of the natural world to evoke deep emotional responses and tell compelling stories, creating meaning and connection with viewers.
Tuition
$595.00
Tuition
$595.00

with Lindsay Silverman

December 2 – 12, 2024
Achieve maximum results for your creative image-making with the Nikon Z8 and Z9.
Tuition
$495.00
Tuition
$495.00

with Paulette Tavormina

December 3 and 5, 2024
Join Paulette Tavormina over two evenings and four hours in early December for, “Seizing Beauty” as she reveals the unfolding of her artistic path as she follows her passion for fine-art photography in pursuit of an unexpected but never-the-less extraordinary career.
Tuition
$195.00
Tuition
$195.00

with Rick Berk

December 5 – 16, 2024
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
$450.00
Tuition
$450.00

with Rick Berk

December 6 – 17, 2024
Veteran photographer and tech guru Rick Berk guides you through correctly setting up the menus and understanding the focus and exposure systems of the Nikon Z5, Zf, Z6, and Z7 cameras as well as the creative tools and customization options.
Tuition
$450.00
Tuition
$450.00

with Nathan Bett

December 6 – 18, 2024
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
$450.00
Tuition
$450.00

with Victor Moriyama, Nichole Sobecki, Kiliii Yuyan, and moderator Carlan Tapp

December 7, 2024
Join us on Saturday, December 7, for a unique opportunity to hear directly from world-renowned photographers and photojournalists who have dedicated their careers to documenting the environmental, political, and spiritual upheavals of our time.
Tuition
$125.00
Tuition
$125.00

with Shelley Vandegrift

December 10 and 12, 2024
In the two-session webinar format offering, you learn how to transform everyday moments into stunning visual art using a variety of powerful apps available right at your fingertips to perfect your post-processing techniques or just experiment with creative effects.
Tuition
$195.00
Tuition
$195.00

with Carlan Tapp

January 4 – 22, 2025
Explore the spirit of black-and-white landscapes while building your aesthetic and technical skills.
Tuition
$625.00
Tuition
$625.00

with M. H. Rubin

January 6 – 23, 2025
Discover how the ideas from the Zen arts can help us make better pictures, measure our successes, and enjoy photography more.
Tuition
$625.00
Tuition
$625.00

with Thomas Alleman

January 6 – 23, 2025
Develop a photographer’s eye and with it an awareness of what the camera sees, or doesn’t, and how and what the photograph can reveal.
Tuition
$615.00
Tuition
$615.00

with Shelley Vandegrift

January 7 – January 17, 2025
Gain Shelley’s insights into the art of editing, discovering how it can amplify your vision and express emotions through simple techniques.
Tuition
$525.00
Tuition
$525.00

with Renee Lynn

January 7 – 28, 2025
This workshop focuses on the five key factors that contribute to impactful image making: creating an emotional connection with the subject, building a solid compositional foundation, utilizing expressive techniques, exploring tools to nurture skills, and discovering your inner artist.
Tuition
$575.00

with Diana Markosian

January 11 – February 1, 2025
Join Diana Markosian for this inspiring online workshop emphasizing the importance of personal projects in driving creative growth and exploring the deep connection between personal experiences and artistic output.
Tuition
$495.00
Tuition
$495.00

with Don Werthmann

January 11 – February 1, 2025
In this online workshop Don Werthmann reveals the evolution of a project idea that spans fifteen years including Lightroom workflows, self-imposed editing rules & rationales, and ideas for adapting a collection of images for different presentations, without forfeiting intentions.
Tuition
$495.00
Tuition
$495.00

with Cotton Miller

January 11 – February 1, 2025
This interactive online workshop meets for two hours on four consecutive Saturdays this winter, learning how to creating digital negatives and transforming your digital images into a format suitable for contact printing in the cyanotype process.
Tuition
$595.00
Tuition
$595.00

with Jean Miele

January 20 – February 6, 2025
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
$595.00
Tuition
$595.00

with Marco Serventi

January 21 – February 25, 2025
Over the course of six online sessions, Marco Serventi introduces participants to the core techniques of video production. Together you and Marco explore important technical aspects of filming, including in-camera settings, framing, camera movements, and capturing sound.
Tuition
$595.00
Tuition
$595.00

with Stephanie Johnson

January 22 – February 26, 2025
Join expert ICM instructor Stephanie Johnson in this six week online course exploring the possibilities of multiple exposure ICMs (using ICM for all exposures of the ME sequence) to create wonderfully abstract and artistic images.
Tuition
$595.00

with Drew Leventhal

January 25, 2025
Join Drew Leventhal in this three-hour interactive seminar exploring the nuanced connections between photography and language, exploring approaches you can use to find the best possible sequence for your images.
Tuition
$75.00
Tuition
$75.00

with Ryn Clarke

January 27 – February 13, 2025
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
$595.00
Tuition
$595.00

with Thomas Werner

February 1 and 8, 2025
Thomas Werner guides participants in this two-session online workshop in unraveling the complexities of social media as a photographer, addressing Meta and other social platforms’ algorithms, classifiers, and processes.
Tuition
$395.00
Tuition
$395.00

with Cotton Miller

February 5 – March 5, 2025
In this advanced workshop, Cotton Miller guides participants as they explore sophisticated web design techniques and tools to enhance the functionality and aesthetic of their site.
Tuition
$625.00
Tuition
$625.00

with Maggie Taylor

February 12 and 15, 2025
This workshop is for those who are new to Midjourney, as well as those who have already started to explore its quirky and amazing visual options. Maggie guides participants through her basic workflow and then launches into “the beyond”—covering this new and ever-changing technology as it feeds her creative work.
Tuition
$295.00
Tuition
$295.00

with Leanne Trivett S.

February 18 – March 7, 2025
Embrace your successes and failures as you connect more deeply to your artistic voice in this online workshop with Leanne Trivett S.
Tuition
$595.00
Tuition
$595.00

with Gina Rae La Cerva

February 19 – March 19, 2025
Join Gina Rae La Cerva as she covers the foundational aspects of good writing and the many overlaps between the craft of photography and the craft of writing.
Tuition
$595.00
Tuition
$595.00

with Laurie Klein

February 22 and 23, 2025
Jump into the child-like joy of hand coloring by learning the materials and techniques of coloring black-and-white prints with Laurie and guest presenter Shelley Vandegrift as your guides and creative co-conspirators.
Tuition
$495.00
Tuition
$495.00

with Will Van Beckum

February 22 – March 29, 2025
Join Will Van Beckum and learn all about your camera and lenses, the creative photographic principles, and image manipulation/workflow in Adobe Lightroom.
Tuition
$595.00
Tuition
$595.00

with Sofía Jaramillo

February 25 and 27, 2025
This online course is designed for photographers eager to expand their business and adopt industry best practices, equipping participants with the tools needed to secure exciting new opportunities in the commercial and editorial worlds.
Tuition
$295.00
Tuition
$295.00

with Kira Pollack

March 1, 2025
Join award-winning creative director, photo editor, and visual journalist Kira Pollack as she guides participants in learning how various storytelling disciplines were integrated to create compelling narratives that resonate across multiple platforms.
Tuition
$75.00
Tuition
$75.00

with Brendan Hall

March 4 – April 1, 2025
This course with documentary filmmaker and photographer Brendan Hall, balances artistic reflection with technical guidance, providing each participant with a personalized toolkit to deepen their understanding of their own creative purpose.
Tuition
$595.00
Tuition
$595.00

with Molly Wizenberg

October 29 – November 15, 2024
March 4 – 21, 2025
Tap into your memories, rebuild scenes from the past, and write vividly from within them.
Tuition
$625.00
Tuition
$625.00