Adult & Teen Visual Arts & Music
Photography 301.634.2274 glenechophotoworks.org
PHOTOGRAPHY
Photoworks is a unique learning center providing a personalized atmosphere for students to develop their visual photography talents. Small classes in both digital and film mediums and professional faculty lead each student through the technical and aesthetic approaches to photography.
Photoworks Studio
Internship
Photoworks Studio is located in the Arcade building on the first floor. The studio is equipped for analogue and digital photography. The studio provides b/w film development and printing with an enlarger for each student, two film developing rooms and a mat cutting area. The digital studio is equipped with six iMacs, scanners and a new Epson printer. Laptops are encouraged for the digital student. A comprehensive photography library is available to examine the masters of photography.
Photoworks provides internship opportunities for high school and college students during the academic year and summers. The program introduces the students to all facets of Photoworks operation – gallery sitting, all Park events, use of film and digital labs, event photography and creating monthly teen photo gatherings. Instructors encourage teens to join the summer youth program as teacher assistants.
Visit glenechophotoworks.org for details of exhibits, teacher credentials, online exhibits and weekend workshops plus the monthly Sunday Coffee & Critique dates.
Join with photographers from the metropolitan area for a 2 hour jam session led by a faculty member to view and discuss your photos over coffee and bagels. This is a “Prints “ONLY” photo session led by Karen Keating. The sessions are run every month except August. Currently. The monthly sessions sign-ups are through EventBrite for safe distancing! Refreshment donation welcome. Minimum age 15.
Coffee & Critique - FREE!
Photography Gallery The gallery space provides an opportunity for emerging and professional photographers to exhibit their work. Exhibitions highlight both professional and student work. Exhibit announcements with details can be found on Photoworks website. Exhibits are shown on Photoworks with opening night conversations led by the juror. Slowly exhibits are beginning to fill the Studio walls. Check the website for additional information.
Sundays, 10am – noon February 13, March 6, April 3 May 22, June 12, July 17
Photoworks requires all students and instructors who are teaching and attending classes in-person at Photoworks to be vaccinated for the health and safety of everyone. Students enrolled in classes at Photoworks must be vaccinated and show proof of vaccination. The Vax card can be the original hard copy, a photo on their phone or an app that shows proof of vaccination. Per Montgomery County mandates, masks are required indoors. We also ask that all instructors and students stay at least 6 feet away from others and wash or sanitize your hands often.
Professional Photo Services Photoworks faculty will provide professional services upon request such as one-on-one tutorials, art portfolio reviews for adults and high school students preparing portfolios for college applications.
Classes with the Zoom icon next to the title are taking place online.
84 Due to Covid-19, classes and activities at the Park are subject to change. Please check our website for updates at: glenechopark.org
