PHOTOGRAPHY
Photography classes at the Center introduce students to the basics of photography, both digital and developing in the darkroom. Multi-week classes and one or two day workshops are available for both beginner and advanced students. Offsite photography workshops at locations around the Valley are also a great way to gain outdoor/on location photography experience.
Note: Click the “Sign Up” button at the bottom of a class description to register through the Center’s Mindbody registration platform. A Mindbody account is required to register for classes at the Center. Questions about registration or financial aid? Call (602) 254-3100 or email frontdesk@phoenixcenterforthearts.org to speak to a Patron Services Associate.
Prior to arriving for in-person classes, students are required to digitally sign our Student Agreement.
Beginning Digital Photography
Date: January 13, 2025 6:00 pm - February 24, 2025 9:00 pm
Location: Phoenix Center For The Arts
Available Slots: 0/12
Registration ends 2 days prior to the first class.
Students or Guardians must bring ID to the first class.
Instructor: Kirby Soderberg
Description: Ready to capture the world with your camera? This beginner digital photography class is your starting point. We'll unravel the mysteries of your DSLR or mirrorless camera, exploring shutter speed, aperture, and ISO. You'll learn how to compose stunning images and harness the power of light. No prior experience is required, just bring your camera and an open mind. Let's transform your snapshots into breathtaking photographs.
Materials: Digital camera with manual (M) mode option.
Duration: 6 weeks
Days off: 1/20
Prerequisites: No experience required
Ages: 18+
Cost: $220
Arrival Time: Please arrive 15 minutes before the start of class.
Open Darkroom & Beginning Analog Photography
Date: January 14, 2025 6:00 pm - March 04, 2025 9:00 pm
Location: Phoenix Center For The Arts
Available Slots: 9/12
Students or Guardians must bring ID to the first class.
Instructor: Kirby Soderberg
Description: Reignite your passion for film photography! This intensive workshop will guide you through the entire black & white film process, from developing to printing. Whether you're a curious beginner or a returning enthusiast, you'll gain the knowledge and skills to create timeless, tangible images.
Immerse yourself in our darkroom and learn the art of hand-printing. You'll develop your film, master the intricacies of exposure, and produce stunning photographic prints. By the end of the workshop, you'll be equipped to continue your photographic journey with confidence.
Materials: Own film camera. Built in light meter is helpful. B&W film and B&W darkroom printing paper.
Duration: 8 weeks
Prerequisites: No Experience Required
Ages: 18+
Cost: $280
Arrival Time: Please arrive 15 minute
Advanced Digital Photography
Date: January 15, 2025 6:00 pm - February 19, 2025 9:00 pm
Location: Phoenix Center For The Arts
Available Slots: 3/12
Students or Guardians must bring ID to the first class.
Description: Want to push your digital photography further? This advanced course unlocks your creative potential. Master advanced techniques, tell powerful stories with your images, and transform your photos into captivating art. Enroll today and elevate your photography!
Materials: Own digital camera with manual (M) mode option.
Duration: 6 weeks
Prerequisites: Some knowledge of digital photography or completed beginning digital photography.
Ages: 18+
Cost: $220
Arrival Time: Please arrive 15 minutes before the start of class.
Getting a Grip on your Digital Camera (Thunderbird)
Date: January 15, 2025 6:00 pm - January 29, 2025 7:30 pm
Location: Thunderbird Arts Center
Available Slots: 8/10
Students or Guardians must bring ID to the first class.
Instructor: Bill Guy (He/Him)
Description: If your digital camera has been the bane of your creative expression or you just want to start taking better images, then this class is for you. Bill will help you understand both the creative settings of your camera and show you how to create better images. You are encouraged to bring a camera to class and Bill will help in getting your camera set up for getting the shots you want.
Materials: Camera or cell phone
Prerequisite: None
Duration: 3 weeks
Ages: 18+
Cost: $55
Please arrive 15 minutes before class begins
Portrait Photography
Date: January 18, 2025 9:00 am - 1:00 pm
Location: Phoenix Center For The Arts
Available Slots: 7/12
Students or Guardians must bring ID to the first class.
Instructor: Kirby Soderberg
Description: Elevate your portrait photography with this immersive workshop. Whether you're a beginner or an experienced photographer, you'll discover the power of light to shape and enhance your images. Learn the fundamentals of 3-point lighting and beyond, and experiment with various techniques to create captivating portraits.
This hands-on workshop features live models who will demonstrate dynamic posing techniques. By the end of the class, you'll be equipped to capture stunning portraits of your loved ones, turning ordinary moments into extraordinary memories.
Materials: Bring your own camera, digital or film and be ready to shoot!
Duration: 4 hours
Prerequisites: None required
Ages: 18+
Cost: $50
Arrival Time: Please arrive 15 minutes before the start of class to check in.
Adobe Lightroom and Photoshop for Photographers (Online)
Date: January 21, 2025 6:30 pm - February 11, 2025 8:30 pm
Location: Phoenix Center For The Arts
Available Slots: 5/9
Students or Guardians must bring ID to the first class.
Description: Mastering your digital photos? This course is for you, beginner or pro!
Adobe Lightroom will be your new best friend, as we explore its easy-to-use editing tools. Bill will guide you through everything from importing photos to creating stunning black and white images, all in Lightroom. You'll also learn how to organize your photos for a smooth workflow and create beautiful prints or even coffee table books from your work! Want an extra creative touch? Bill will show you when to use Photoshop to take your images to the next level. Sign up today!
Materials: Should have Lightroom and/or Photoshop but not required
Duration: 4 Weeks
Prerequisites: Some understanding of digital editing
Ages: 18+
Cost: $100
Please arrive 15 minutes before class begins.
Street Photography
Date: January 25, 2025 9:00 am - 1:00 pm
Location: Phoenix Center For The Arts
Available Slots: 7/12
Students or Guardians must bring ID to the first class.
Instructor: Kirby Soderberg
Description: Want to capture the urban energy of Phoenix? Join our street photography workshop! Explore the city's hidden corners and learn to tell visual stories on the go. Sign up and elevate your photography game!
Materials: Bring own camera, film or digital, and good walking shoes.
Duration: 4 hours
Prerequisites: No experience required
Ages: 18+
Cost: $50
Arrival Time: Please arrive 15 minutes before the start of class to check in.
Photo Organization - Simple and Done
Date: January 25, 2025 1:00 pm - February 01, 2025 2:30 pm
Location: Phoenix Center For The Arts
Available Slots: 10/12
Instructor: Celeste Soong-Tang
Description: Imagine your photos organized in one place, permanently and safely and being able to find any photo in a matter of seconds! This includes old slides and movies. We will talk about digitizing old media, cloud storage, and you will learn techniques you can use with any photo management system. Begin to enjoy your photos again and leave a legacy through photos and stories in a way that is simple, manageable, and stress free.
Materials: A notebook to take notes. Class summary will be mailed after class.
Duration: 2 weeks
Prerequisites: None
Ages: 22+
Cost: $50
Capturing the Human Form: Figure Photography
Date: February 01, 2025 9:00 am - 1:00 pm
Location: Phoenix Center For The Arts
Available Slots: 11/12
Students or Guardians must bring ID to the first class.
Instructor:Kirby Soderberg
Description: Whether you're a budding photographer or a seasoned pro, this workshop is your ticket to capturing stunning portraits. Delve into the art of shaping light and shadow as we explore the human form. Learn the fundamentals of 3-point lighting and experiment with various setups to create dynamic and captivating images.
By the end of this workshop, you'll have a portfolio of striking portraits and the skills to plan and execute your own photography shoots.
Materials: Bring your own camera and be ready to shoot!
Duration: 4 Hours
Prerequisites: No experience required
Ages: 18+
Cost: $50
Arrival Time: Please arrive 15 minutes before the start of class to check in.
Rediscovering Pinhole Photography
Date: February 08, 2025 9:00 am - 1:00 pm
Location: Phoenix Center For The Arts
Available Slots: 12/12
Students or Guardians must bring ID to the first class.
Instructor: Kirby Soderberg
Description: A hands-on workshop that explores the early pinhole method of photography prior to the addition of a lens. During this workshop, students will turn a paint can into a camera. They will make black & white negatives and prints with darkroom printing paper and chemistry.
Materials: All materials included
Duration: 4 hours
Prerequisites: No experience required
Ages: 18+
Cost: $50
Please arrive 15 minutes before class begins.
Getting a Grip on your Digital Camera (Thunderbird)
Date: February 25, 2025 6:00 pm - March 11, 2025 7:30 pm
Location: Thunderbird Arts Center
Available Slots: 9/10
Students or Guardians must bring ID to the first class.
Instructor: Bill Guy (He/Him)
Description: If your digital camera has been the bane of your creative expression or you just want to start taking better images, then this class is for you. Bill will help you understand both the creative settings of your camera and show you how to create better images. You are encouraged to bring a camera to class and Bill will help in getting your camera set up for getting the shots you want.
Materials: Camera or cell phone
Prerequisite: None
Duration: 3 weeks
Ages: 18+
Cost: $55
Please arrive 15 minutes before class begins
Portrait Photography
Date: March 01, 2025 9:00 am - 1:00 pm
Location: Phoenix Center For The Arts
Available Slots: 11/12
Students or Guardians must bring ID to the first class.
Instructor: Kirby Soderberg
Description: Elevate your portrait photography with this immersive workshop. Whether you're a beginner or an experienced photographer, you'll discover the power of light to shape and enhance your images. Learn the fundamentals of 3-point lighting and beyond, and experiment with various techniques to create captivating portraits.
This hands-on workshop features live models who will demonstrate dynamic posing techniques. By the end of the class, you'll be equipped to capture stunning portraits of your loved ones, turning ordinary moments into extraordinary memories.
Materials: Bring your own camera, digital or film and be ready to shoot!
Duration: 4 hours
Prerequisites: None required
Ages: 18+
Cost: $50
Arrival Time: Please arrive 15 minutes before the start of class to check in.
Beginning Digital Photography
Date: March 03, 2025 6:00 pm - April 14, 2025 9:00 pm
Location: Phoenix Center For The Arts
Available Slots: 10/12
Students or Guardians must bring ID to the first class.
Instructor: Kirby Soderberg
Description: Ready to capture the world with your camera? This beginner digital photography class is your starting point. We'll unravel the mysteries of your DSLR or mirrorless camera, exploring shutter speed, aperture, and ISO. You'll learn how to compose stunning images and harness the power of light. No prior experience is required, just bring your camera and an open mind. Let's transform your snapshots into breathtaking photographs.
Materials: Digital camera with manual (M) mode option.
Duration: 6 weeks
Days off: 3/10
Prerequisites: No experience required
Ages: 18+
Cost: $220
Arrival Time: Please arrive 15 minutes before the start of class.
Advanced Digital Photography
Date: March 05, 2025 6:00 pm - April 16, 2025 9:00 pm
Location: Phoenix Center For The Arts
Available Slots: 12/12
Students or Guardians must bring ID to the first class.
Instructor: Kirby Soderberg
Description: Want to push your digital photography further? This advanced course unlocks your creative potential. Master advanced techniques, tell powerful stories with your images, and transform your photos into captivating art. Enroll today and elevate your photography!
Materials: Own digital camera with manual (M) mode option.
Duration: 6 weeks
Days off: 3/12
Prerequisites: Some knowledge of digital photography or completed beginning digital photography.
Ages: 18+
Cost: $220
Arrival Time: Please arrive 15 minutes before the start of class.
Adobe Lightroom and Photoshop for Photographers (Online)
Date: March 05, 2025 6:30 pm - March 26, 2025 8:30 pm
Location: Phoenix Center For The Arts
Available Slots: 8/9
Students or Guardians must bring ID to the first class.
Description: Mastering your digital photos? This course is for you, beginner or pro!
Adobe Lightroom will be your new best friend, as we explore its easy-to-use editing tools. Bill will guide you through everything from importing photos to creating stunning black and white images, all in Lightroom. You'll also learn how to organize your photos for a smooth workflow and create beautiful prints or even coffee table books from your work! Want an extra creative touch? Bill will show you when to use Photoshop to take your images to the next level. Sign up today!
Materials: Should have Lightroom and/or Photoshop but not required
Duration: 4 Weeks
Prerequisites: Some understanding of digital editing
Ages: 18+
Cost: $100
Please arrive 15 minutes before class begins.
Street Photography
Date: March 08, 2025 9:00 am - 1:00 pm
Location: Phoenix Center For The Arts
Available Slots: 11/12
Students or Guardians must bring ID to the first class.
Instructor: Kirby Soderberg
Description: Want to capture the urban energy of Phoenix? Join our street photography workshop! Explore the city's hidden corners and learn to tell visual stories on the go. Sign up and elevate your photography game!
Materials: Bring own camera, film or digital, and good walking shoes.
Duration: 4 hours
Prerequisites: No experience required
Ages: 18+
Cost: $50
Arrival Time: Please arrive 15 minutes before the start of class to check in.
Capturing the Human Form: Figure Photography
Date: March 29, 2025 9:00 am - 1:00 pm
Location: Phoenix Center For The Arts
Available Slots: 12/12
Students or Guardians must bring ID to the first class.
Instructor:Kirby Soderberg
Description: Whether you're a budding photographer or a seasoned pro, this workshop is your ticket to capturing stunning portraits. Delve into the art of shaping light and shadow as we explore the human form. Learn the fundamentals of 3-point lighting and experiment with various setups to create dynamic and captivating images.
By the end of this workshop, you'll have a portfolio of striking portraits and the skills to plan and execute your own photography shoots.
Materials: Bring your own camera and be ready to shoot!
Duration: 4 Hours
Prerequisites: No experience required
Ages: 18+
Cost: $50
Arrival Time: Please arrive 15 minutes before the start of class to check in.
Rediscovering Pinhole Photography
Date: April 05, 2025 9:00 am - 1:00 pm
Location: Phoenix Center For The Arts
Available Slots: 12/12
Students or Guardians must bring ID to the first class.
Instructor: Kirby Soderberg
Description: A hands-on workshop that explores the early pinhole method of photography prior to the addition of a lens. During this workshop, students will turn a paint can into a camera. They will make black & white negatives and prints with darkroom printing paper and chemistry.
Materials: All materials included
Duration: 4 hours
Prerequisites: No experience required
Ages: 18+
Cost: $50
Please arrive 15 minutes before class begins.