Pinhole Photography Workshop Two 4-Hour Sessions Saturdays, May 9th & 16th, 2009 10:00 – 4:00 pm Instructor: Valerie Burke Tuition: Members - $120.00 Non Members - $160.00         Location: The Center for Fine Art Photography (in the Poudre River Arts Center) 400 North College Ave. Fort Collins, CO 80524

Course Description:

Participants will explore –

• Construction of pinhole cameras from boxes which participants bring; pre-made pinhole cameras which they may have, and available boxes in the class.
• Brief background on pinhole camera history
• Introduction to understanding of pinhole camera angle of view, focal length and its
  effect on exposure
• Pinhole making with needles and .002 Brass shim 
• Pinhole critique: size, roundness, sharpness, etc. 
• Exposure basics explained:  Light, Aperture (pinhole), recording surface, Time
• Around the Center shooting
• Collective critique of each session’s pinhole experiences.

Each Participant will need:
Ilford Multi-Grade RC surface 8x10 paper (Pearl, Matt, or Satin surface), a watch,
perseverance and a spirit of adventure.