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SFW Online is where you engage with The Workshops when you can’t visit us in Santa Fe. Our streaming classes are taught by many of the same instructors who inspire you in Santa Fe. Through a curated experience on Zoom, we offer an inspiring and creative learning community. While not the same as visiting us in person, SFW Online is the next best immersive experience. Join us!

with Marcy Palmer

October 8 – 29, 2024
Open-up a world of creative possibilities by exploring the beautiful processes of applying silver and gold leaf to photo-based artworks.
Tuition
$525.00

with nicholas x bent

October 16 – November 20, 2024
break down your knowledge of icm and press the eject button on standard photographic practices.
Tuition
$625.00
Tuition
$625.00

with Kimberly Witham

October 19, 2024
Discover step-by-step techniques for building a still-life image, from conception and propping to lighting.
Tuition
$295.00
Tuition
$295.00

with Amy Harrity

October 22 – November 12, 2024
Explore methodologies and self-reflection to tap into the varied dimensions of the experience of mothers.
Tuition
$525.00
Tuition
$525.00

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 Lori Vrba and Tobia Makover

November 2 and 3, 2024
Re-imagine your creative life and career by exploring alternative exhibition venues, connections to your local and global community, and innovative business thinking for the art marketplace.
Tuition
$645.00
Tuition
$645.00

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
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
Tuition
$395.00

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 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 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 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 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 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 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.